Indigenous Relations and Engagement Coordinator

You are a critical thinker who excels at building strategic partnerships across diverse groups of people. Your high standards of integrity and empathy, combined with a little humility and a dash of humor, enable you to navigate conflicts effectively. Born to lead, you thrive on challenges and have a deep passion for fostering relationships with Indigenous communities. Your success in designing and implementing Indigenous engagement initiatives has significantly strengthened connections with First Nations communities.

As the Indigenous Relations and Engagement Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in advancing the company’s relationships with First Nations communities as an industry partner for Indigenous peoples. This position requires an experienced Indigenous relations professional with strong connections within Indigenous communities and with Indigenous leaders. This individual will also support the design and implementation of Canfor’s Indigenous engagement initiatives, aiming to build and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities in and around our Northern Alberta divisions. The role covers Whitecourt, Fox Creek, Grande Prairie and Acheson/Edmonton areas, and the successful candidate may be based in either Whitecourt or Grande Prairie, with frequent travel required.

The life of the Indigenous Relations and Engagement Coordinator includes:

• Strategic Advice and Support: Provide operational and strategic advice to Woodlands staff, management, and executives, working closely with regional peers, senior management, and the Woodlands team to advance Canfor’s Indigenous Engagement Strategy.
• Operational Plan Facilitation: Collaborate with Canfor Woodlands staff to ensure a predictable and timely process for the approval of operational plans and permits, and support planning, permitting, harvesting, and silviculture activities.
• Relationship Development: Assist in developing mutually beneficial protocols, relationships, and forestry agreements with Indigenous groups, while building and advancing relationships with Indigenous communities, regional Indigenous leaders, and key Indigenous political, employment, and advocacy organizations.
• Consistency and Best Practices: Provide overarching support to ensure consistency across other regions in Canfor and facilitate the sharing of information and best practices in building relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Outreach and Partnerships: Support Indigenous outreach efforts in the region and initiate and capitalize on business and employment partnership opportunities.

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• 5–10 years of experience working with Indigenous Nations, with a strong understanding of the history, culture, and practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• A proven track record of leading change and implementing new strategies
• A strong commitment to safety, along with a team-oriented mindset and exceptional organizational skills

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Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

Moving from outside of Alberta? You may be eligible for a $5,000 bonus from the government of Alberta!

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