Senior Director, Indigenous Relations

The Opportunity:

Lead the way in shaping Indigenous Relations at WSP Canada. We are looking for a dynamic leader to champion Indigenous Relations strategy across Canada. This role is pivotal in fostering respectful, transparent, and culturally aligned relationships with Indigenous communities, vendors, and stakeholders. 

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

Relationship Building & Engagement

• Lead the advancement of WSP’s Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) commitments while actively supporting and progressing the organization’s reconciliation strategy.
• Cultivate meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and government bodies to identify shared risks, opportunities, and solutions.
• Strengthen internal collaboration to expand Indigenous supplier networks
• Promote cultural safety and awareness through internal education initiatives that deepen understanding of Indigenous histories and perspectives.

Procurement Strategy & Compliance

• Co-develop procurement strategies that embed Indigenous partnership principles and align with organizational guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to Indigenous procurement policies and maintain accurate reporting.
• Identify and engage Indigenous-owned businesses and technical service providers.

Commercial Alignment & Strategic Development

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, legal, risk and regional Indigenous relations teams to align commercial activities with project and corporate goals.
• Contribute to the evolution of Indigenous commercial strategies.
• Stay current on legislation, funding programs, and best practices relevant to Indigenous procurement and engagement.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Law, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience structuring legal and commercial agreements (MOUs, LPs, teaming agreements).
• Strong background in contract law, risk management, and negotiation.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, regulatory frameworks, and reconciliation action plans
• Deep understanding of the Indigenous business landscape and procurement models in Canada.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Bilingual in French is considered an asset.