Advisor, Indigenous Business Development

Cenovus Energy•Calgary, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advisor, Indigenous Business Development (IBD) supports the advancement of Cenovus' Indigenous economic participation objectives through coordinated procurement, reporting, supplier development, governance, and reporting integrity activities. This role works closely with Supply Chain Management (SCM), business units, project teams, and regional Community & Indigenous Affairs (CIA) Advisors to strengthen Indigenous participation across Cenovus' supply chain and support the identification, development, and advancement of Indigenous business opportunities.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in Canada
Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Indigenous Studies, Economics, Public Administration or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in energy or related industrial sectors (technical, operational, commercial, supply chain, or advisory)
Strong analytical, data management and reporting skills with excel and dashboard/reporting tools (Power BI, SAP, Ariba or similar)
Demonstrated understanding of oil and gas business functions and Indigenous business alignment opportunities
Proven experience in an advisory role within complex, cross-functional organizations requiring strong relationship management, communication, and facilitation skills
High degree of professional judgment and ability to manage sensitive external relationships are required.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of Indigenous Business Development initiatives by translating strategy into measurable actions, reporting processes, and business unit accountabilities.
Partner with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, and other teams to identify and advance procurement opportunities for Indigenous businesses.
Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Indigenous procurement dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting tools.
Analyze Indigenous procurement spend data, track performance against targets, and provide insights and recommendations to support business decisions and program growth.
Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on Indigenous procurement performance for leadership and key stakeholders.
Coordinate third-party assurance activities by maintaining audit-ready documentation, supporting information requests, and strengthening reporting controls and governance processes.
Support Indigenous supplier onboarding, enrollment, and verification activities, ensuring supplier information is accurate, current, and reflected in procurement systems.
Drive continuous improvement by enhancing data quality, reporting consistency, governance practices, and supplier participation across operating regions.