Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator

West Fraser • Grande Prairie, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser is seeking an Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator for their Grande Prairie Woodland Team. This role will be the regional lead for consultation and engagement activities with local communities, specifically Indigenous communities. The position is based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with relocation assistance available. The coordinator will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive working relationships, managing the Government of Alberta consultation process, facilitating agreement negotiations, communicating forest management activities, developing engagement strategies (including economic, employment, and training initiatives), ensuring commitments are fulfilled, and coordinating community engagement activities and events.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a related role.
• Post-secondary education, preferably in forestry, natural resource management, Indigenous relations, or related fields.
• Be highly motivated and team-oriented individual with strong strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in community and/or Indigenous engagement or consultation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in the drafting of agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity and good understanding of Indigenous cultures and history within the region.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Indigenous consultation would be an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of forest management practices and government policies and guidelines related to indigenous consultation and engagement would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be the regional lead for consultation and engagement
• Coordinate, develop and maintain progressive and positive working relationships with communities.
• Administrative lead for the Government of Alberta consultation process with Indigenous communities.
• Facilitate and support the negotiation and implementation of agreements that contribute to effective and durable relationships with communities and Indigenous peoples.
• Engage in effective communication with Indigenous communities with respect to divisional forest management and stewardship activities.
• Develop and implement local community engagement strategies, including economic, employment, and training initiatives.
• Work effectively with Woods staff to ensure that commitments made are documented and fulfilled.
• Communicate regularly with corporate and divisional management to community engagement activities.
• Coordinate and participate in various community engagement activities and events.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree