Indigenous Community Liaison – Project Manager

Indigenous Community Liaison – Project Manager Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Position Type: Full-time (project-based) Wage/Salary Range: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, with flexibility based on project and community engagement requirements Hours Per Day: 8 hours per day Company Overview GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success for them and our business partners. We work across Canada and industries including mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we particularly emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future. Job Overview GrizzlyTrek is currently seeking one Indigenous Community Liaison – Project Manager to join our Valued Clients team supporting major infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area. This full-time, project-based position serves as a central coordination and leadership role, bridging Indigenous communities, Indigenous workers, and project partners. The focus of the role is hands‑on project coordination, community engagement, and workforce retention to ensure Indigenous participation is meaningful, supported, and sustainable. Responsibilities Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, training providers, and urban Indigenous groups in the GTA and surrounding region. Lead community outreach, information sharing, and engagement activities in alignment with local protocols and expectations. Identify opportunities for Indigenous‑owned business participation and support introductions to project partners where appropriate. Act as the primary point of contact for Indigenous workers placed through GrizzlyTrek, particularly during onboarding and the first 3–6 months of employment. Provide hands‑on support to workers related to site readiness, expectations, attendance, and day‑to‑day issue resolution. Monitor workforce indicators such as attendance, performance trends, and retention risks, coordinating proactive solutions with site leadership. Manage onboarding coordination including orientations, site access, documentation, and required training or certifications. Maintain clear project tracking records including active roles, start dates, schedules, issues, resolutions, and retention outcomes. Coordinate communication and candidate flow between GrizzlyTrek recruitment teams and project site teams. Support engagement with union representatives where required and help manage pathways into unionized or end‑client employment. Oversee smooth transitions for workers moving from GrizzlyTrek employment into long‑term project or union roles, following proper hiring and classification processes. Qualifications Lived experience and established relationships within Indigenous communities and/or urban Indigenous organizations, preferably within the GTA. Proven ability to manage projects, timelines, and multiple stakeholders simultaneously. Strong communication, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills. Experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial projects, workforce development, employment programs, or community economic development. Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, high‑accountability project environments. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally within the Greater Toronto Area. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Indigenous workforce participation, retention, or community benefit initiatives. Familiarity with unionized construction or infrastructure environments. Strong organizational, reporting, and tracking skills. Work Environment This role involves a combination of office‑based coordination, community engagement, and regular presence on active construction or infrastructure project sites within the GTA. The position requires local travel and close collaboration with project partners, workers, and community stakeholders. Benefits Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities. Compensation and overtime in accordance with project requirements and employment standards. Opportunities to lead meaningful projects that support Indigenous employment and long‑term career pathways. Comprehensive Benefits Package Life insurance: $100,000 for the employee AD&D insurance: Matching life insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage Dependent life insurance: $10,000 for spouse, $5,000 per child Extended health care: Drug, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing, and more Paramedical services: Annual coverage for services like chiro, physio, massage, and mental health Vision care: Glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams Dental care: 80% basic/comp services ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children Travel insurance: Up to $5,000,000 per incident for trips up to 90 days Call to Action Apply now to join GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. and take part in meaningful work that creates lasting impact. To enhance the job application process, we proudly offer innovative tools and support: Free AI Resume Enhancement Tool: Transform your current resume into a polished, professional document in moments. 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