Indigenous Advisor, Manitoba

Indigenous Advisor, Manitoba (Part-time, Contractor, Remote-Must be based in Manitoba) 

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Job Description

Foresight Canada is seeking a strategic and community-minded Indigenous Advisor to lead the integration of Indigenous perspectives, rights, and leadership across the Manitoba Net Zero Innovation Network (MNZIN).

The Manitoba Net Zero Innovation Network (MNZIN) serves as the operational engine driving Manitoba’s ambitious Path to Net Zero strategy. Designed to deliver the 2026–2029 Action Plan, MNZIN accelerates decarbonization by assembling expert teams and funding high-impact projects across three key economic clusters: sustainable agri-food, clean transportation, and the built environment. Built on a proven, high-performance model that leverages public investment to catalyze significant private capital and job creation, the network also features a dedicated workforce stream to upskill local talent for the green economy. Fundamental to the program’s success is an understanding that a sustainable future is impossible without the meaningful participation and leadership of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.

The Indigenous Advisor will help ensure that engagement is not a checkbox exercise but a foundational pillar of the program. You will help guide the Foresight team to bridge the gap between provincial net-zero goals and the specific priorities of Indigenous rightsholders, ensuring that the transition to a green economy creates equitable wealth and opportunity for Indigenous communities across Manitoba.

The successful applicant will be a true community builder who is passionate about reducing Canada’s climate impact through technology adoption. This means that you are a great writer and communicator, a team player, an entrepreneurial self-starter, are comfortable working remotely, and have strong time and project management skills. 

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Strategic Relationship Management Support: Help facilitate introductions and relationship building between MNZIN and Indigenous governments, leadership, organizations, economic development corporations, and community rightsholders.

• Meaningful Engagement Framework Support: Support the design and implementation of a culturally appropriate engagement strategy that aligns with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the TRC Calls to Action.

• Project Advisory: Advise on MNZIN-funded projects in agri-food, transportation, and industrial sectors to ensure they respect Indigenous land rights and incorporate Traditional Knowledge where appropriate.

• Economic Opportunity Advisory: Identify opportunities for Indigenous-led businesses and SMEs to participate in MNZIN’s innovation clusters and access catalytic capital.

• Workforce Integration: Collaborate with the MNZIN Workforce Stream to ensure training and upskilling programs are accessible to Indigenous talent and tailored to community-specific needs.

• Internal Capacity Building: Provide ongoing cultural competency guidance to the MNZIN team to ensure all program operations are inclusive and respectful.

Experience:

• Community Expertise: Deep, lived experience and a professional network within Manitoba’s Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit).

• Strategic Communication: Ability to navigate complex political landscapes and facilitate high-level dialogue between government officials, industry leaders, and Indigenous Elders and knowledge keepers.

• Policy & Rights Literacy: Strong understanding of the duty to consult, Indigenous land rights, and the specific socio-economic landscape of Manitoba.

• Sector Familiarity: Prior experience in economic development, natural resources, or environmental sectors is highly valued.

Job Type: Part-Time Consulting Role (Remote – must be located in Manitoba). This is a 1-year contract with the expectation of renewal and extension to a 3-year term, with the potential to transition into a long- term consulting role.

Rate: $100–$150/hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with a maximum of 250 hours annually (up to 20 hours/month on average). This is a part-time, flexible engagement based on project needs.

About Foresight
​​Foresight Canada helps the world do more with less, sustainably. As Canada's largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, we de-risk and simplify public and private sector adoption of the world’s best clean technologies to improve productivity, profitability, and economic competitiveness, all while addressing urgent climate challenges. 

Since 2013, Foresight has supported 1,725 ventures, 104+ industry partners, and 433+ investor firms to deploy $2.45B+ in capital, achieve $622M+ in revenues, and create 10,000+ high-paying jobs. Our domestic and international engagement includes working in collaboration with 2,000+ rights holders and partners. 

Find out how we’re redefining acceleration at foresightcac.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn.

Foresight is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We tackle pressing environmental challenges and bring transformative technologies to market. All applications are personally reviewed by our team, no AI is used, and we welcome questions or requests for accommodation throughout the hiring process.