Coordinator, Indigenous Partnerships and Business Development
About The Position
Hydro One is seeking a Coordinator, Indigenous Partnerships and Business Development for a temporary 24-month term in Toronto. This role supports the Indigenous Relations (IR) team in various engagement activities, policy implementation, and relationship building with Indigenous communities. The position involves coordinating project engagement plans, regulatory materials, consultations, budgets, and assisting with payment processing and data compilation for reports. The coordinator will also support the organization of engagement activities and represent the company in dealings with Indigenous community leaders, elders, and representatives, contributing to the resolution of IR issues. Hydro One is the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers with a history spanning over 110 years. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer service, building safe communities, and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and inclusiveness. They have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes in 2026.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge of business administration or Indigenous or Environmental studies to support the work undertaken in the Indigenous Relations.
- Requires a good knowledge of English to prepare documentation and communication skills to effectively communicate to all levels of management and government officials, provincial authorities, government agencies and Indigenous community leaders.
- Requires experience with Indigenous communities, in the preparation of material for publication, documentation or other program activities.
- Requires an understanding of Indigenous issues, provincial and federal policies.
- Requires experience to be familiar with the organization, the responsibilities of the business units and the contacts in the areas to be serviced and work programs.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the IR team to support various engagement activities, including the coordination of project engagement plans, regulatory materials, consultations logs, budgets and other departmental deliverables.
- Assist with the implementation of policies, standardized processes, and approaches related to Indigenous Relations. Research and draft documentation in support of policy development and engagements.
- Assist the broader IR team with meeting minutes, consultation records, community profiles and other regulatory or reporting materials to ensure they are complete, updated and organized to advance the Indigenous Relations efforts.
- Monitor and report on the implementation of the IR strategy and project plans.
- Coordinate and support the IR team in reviewing invoices, processing payments, tracking budgets, and compiling data for reports required of the IR team.
- Contribute to the organization of engagement activities, both internal and external, such as public information centres, virtual meetings, cultural awareness activities, community events, etc., and support the participation of Hydro One in various external organizations related to IR.
- Support the building of relationships with Indigenous communities by representing the company in dealing with community leaders, elders and other representatives.
- Assist in the resolution of IR issues with respect to Hydro One projects, operations and policies though working with the larger IR team and relevant Hydro One LoBs and community representative.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
