Advisor, Indigenous Relations & Business Development

Location: Calgary, AB

What We Offer

• Competitive Package: Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including flex benefits from the first day of employment, flex days, pension, employee share purchase plan, charitable donation matching, hybrid work environment, and more.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development across a diverse and evolving business.
• Collaborative Culture: A collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions help shape meaningful outcomes.

Why Work Here

At ATCO, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, inclusion, and meaningful work. You'll work alongside colleagues across multiple disciplines, contribute to initiatives that support communities across our operating areas, and have the opportunity to help shape how we serve our customers, partners, and communities.

About the Role

As the Advisor, Indigenous Relations & Business Development, you'll support meaningful, respectful, and strategic engagement with Indigenous communities across ATCO's operating areas. You'll play a key role in strengthening relationships, supporting project and regulatory engagement, and advancing economic development initiatives that align with Indigenous community priorities and ATCO's business objectives.

Working closely with community partners, leaders, and internal business units, you'll identify opportunities, support project development, and help advance ATCO's commitment to reconciliation and long-term relationship building.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities, leaders, organizations, and partners.
• Support engagement activities related to operational initiatives, infrastructure projects, permitting processes, and community investment opportunities.
• Coordinate community meetings, site visits, cultural awareness initiatives, and participation in community events.
• Identify and support opportunities for Indigenous partnerships, economic development initiatives, and procurement participation.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and other business units to support Indigenous participation in business and project opportunities.
• Support project planning activities by incorporating Indigenous perspectives and engagement considerations.
• Assist with consultation documentation and engagement reporting required for regulatory and permitting processes.
• Track engagement activities, commitments, and community feedback to support effective relationship management.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on Indigenous relations best practices, cultural awareness, and community priorities.
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, reports, and communications for leadership and project teams.
• Support ATCO's commitment to reconciliation through relationship-building, engagement initiatives, and partnership development.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Business, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, business development, stakeholder relations, or partnership management.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous histories, governance structures, rights, cultures, and community priorities.
• Experience working directly with Indigenous communities, preferably within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or related sectors is an asset
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a community-focused approach.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness, professionalism, and commitment to respectful engagement.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to Indigenous communities and operational sites as required.

About Us

At ATCO, we create prosperity and opportunity for generations to come. Through our businesses in housing, energy, and defence, we deliver innovative solutions and essential services that support communities, industries, and economies across Canada and around the world. 

From addressing housing needs and strengthening energy security to supporting critical infrastructure and operational services, our work helps create positive impacts where they matter most. At ATCO, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building a rewarding career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. 

We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, included, and supported. We believe our employees are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind the essential services we deliver every day. 

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our operations are located.