Indigenous Business Development Manager

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About the Position:
We are seeking an Indigenous Relations Business Development Manager to strengthen our partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations across Alberta and Western Canada. This role will combine business development, relationship management, and strategic engagement to advance mutually beneficial opportunities. The successful candidate will help build trust, identify shared value initiatives, and support the company's commitment to reconciliation and inclusive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain meaningful, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, businesses, and leadership.

• Act as a trusted liaison between the company and Indigenous partners, ensuring open communication and mutual understanding.

• Business Development & Partnership Growth

• Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration, joint ventures, and procurement with Indigenous-owned businesses.

• Support the integration of Indigenous participation in major projects, supply chains, and local workforce initiatives.

• Strategic Guidance & Internal Advocacy

• Advise senior leadership on Indigenous relations strategies, policies, and cultural awareness.

• Work with internal teams to align business activities with reconciliation commitments, ESG initiatives, and regulatory frameworks.

• Community & Economic Development

• Collaborate with Indigenous partners on capacity-building, employment, and training initiatives.

• Promote sustainable development and environmental stewardship consistent with both community priorities and company goals

• Entrepreneurial mindset

• Develop and establish Univar Solutions' Indigenous Partnership Program

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in Indigenous relations, stakeholder engagement, or business development—ideally within energy, mining, natural resources, or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous history, culture, protocols, and current issues in Alberta and Western Canada.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and create business opportunities with Indigenous communities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
• Must demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to travel regularly within Alberta and occasionally across Canada.
• A university degree or diploma in Indigenous Studies, Business, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients
essential to the safety, health, and well-being of our daily lives
- from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than
9,500 employees
support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet

We offer a
Total Rewards package
that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefit offering to
support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Univar Solutions supports
sustainable solutions
for the world around us so that we can do our part to
help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.
Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.