Senior Indigenous Relations Specialist
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Your Capabilities and Credentials
- In-depth knowledge of the history and present-day context of Indigenous Peoples in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern Ontario and other jurisdictions in Canada, including governments and organizations.
- Experience with Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews.
- Demonstrated experience in Indigenous Relations program development, implementation and management, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative environment.
- Experience building partnerships and working with Indigenous businesses, community members, governments, and organizations.
- Must possess a high level of integrity and personal accountability.
- Must possess strong facilitative, negotiation, influencing, written communication and presentation skills.
- Must demonstrate good judgement, ability to deal with complex and sensitive issues, and communicate and collaborate effectively.
Education and Experience
- Successful candidates in this position may come from a variety of academic backgrounds.
- A 4-year university degree with 8 + years’ related experience with two more years in a professional consulting context OR a technical diploma/certification with extensive years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Candidates with less applicable experience may be considered at a different level.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time. Travel to Indigenous communities, to Stantec offices in the Prairies and Territories, and attendance at conferences and events will be required.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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