Indigenous Relations Specialist

Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd • Edmonton, AB

3h

About The Position

The Indigenous Relations Specialist leads the development and delivery of meaningful engagement initiatives with Indigenous communities connected to Badger’s projects. The role strengthens long-term partnerships by ensuring respectful consultation, advancing opportunities in procurement and employment, supporting project teams with cultural insight, and ensuring commitments and regulatory expectations are met. This position plays a key role in integrating Indigenous perspectives, economic participation, and relationship-building into project planning, execution, and ongoing operations. Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States. We are committed to building strong, respectful relationships with the communities we serve. This includes recognizing the histories and rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and fostering partnerships, procurement, and hiring practices that reflect local priorities and create mutual value. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger. There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, Business, Political Science, Communications, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education, lived experience, and professional background will be considered.
• 3–10 years of experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, consultation, stakeholder relations, ESG, or related fields—preferably within the construction, transportation, infrastructure, civil works, utilities, or resource sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain respectful relationships.
• Excellent writing abilities with a proven track record of preparing engagement reports, briefing materials, proposals, or external communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Indigenous engagement strategy aligned with business goals and workplace experience principles.
• Act as primary contact for Indigenous communities, leaders, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Partner with HR to deliver Indigenous awareness and cultural competency programs.
• Ensure compliance with Indigenous commitments in agreements, regulatory filings, and ESG frameworks.
• Foster trust-based relationships through respect, reciprocity, and transparency.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and cost tracking for Indigenous engagement activities.

What This Job Offers

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