Manager, Indigenous Partnerships and Business Development

Hydro One Networks Inc • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$89,250 - CA$131,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will play a key role in advancing Hydro One’s major capital projects, and specifically engagements required to implement our new 50/50 equity model which will see First Nation’s communities becoming equal owners in all transmissions line projects over $100 million.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience working in Indigenous communities across Canada
• Knowledge of community engagement strategies, approaches and tactics
• Significant experience working on major and/or capital projects involving complex strategies, milestones and construction schedule as well as regulatory timelines
• University Degree or College Diploma with 5+ years of experience and a successful record of developing and delivering major and/capital projects
• Experience managing, mentoring, and motivating a team
• Excellent organization skills
• A demonstrated history of effective time management, coordination with stakeholders, managing (internal or external) expectations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven track record of working cross functionally to achieve project results and manage budgets
• Strong analytical, creative and strategic skills
• Solid negotiating, influencing and decision-making
• Strong team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work well with others

Nice To Haves

• Lived experiences working or living in an Indigenous community will also be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement specific Indigenous Relations (IR) project engagement strategies and project consultation plans.
• Define project requirements and implementation approaches to advance engagement results on each major and/or capital project.
• Work with Project Managers and teams as a trusted advisor to create customized plans to achieve targets while engaging Indigenous communities and strategically managing risk.
• Monitor, review and report issues/concerns to the project teams (including environment) and develop recommendations to address them.
• Contribute to the development and oversight of Indigenous Relations budgets for major capital projects.
• Work to proactively address issues and concerns raised by Indigenous communities in an effective and timely manner in support of advancement of Hydro One projects.
• Provide advice on Indigenous Relations opportunities and issues to Hydro One staff and prepare recommendations in support of project execution, as required.
• Organize and execute consultation activities, e.g., public information centers, community meetings and community events that support Hydro One projects.
• Work to ensure all project regulatory commitments/conditions are fulfilled and that Hydro One delivers on all other commitments made to Indigenous communities as part of project advancement.
• Work in collaboration with other lines of business to maximize Indigenous procurement on projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves.
• For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms).

What This Job Offers

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