# Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations

**Company:** [Pacific Energy Canada](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/g36qi5jdWaFFwLuup82a8r.md)
**Location:** Vancouver, Canada
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Indigenous Relations

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## Description

**Project:**

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tonnes per year of LNG. Woodfibre LNG Limited is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

**Position:**

Reporting to the **Director of Indigenous Relations**, the **Senior Manager of Indigenous Relations** is responsible for the day-to-day development, implementation and delivery of Woodfibre LNG’s Indigenous Relations program and Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) with the Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The Manager leads operational engagement and consultation activities and ensures effective coordination with First Nations and across internal teams to meet regulatory and agreement obligations.  

**Key Responsibilities:**

The successful applicant will:

-   Lead the day-to-day development and implementation of Woodfibre LNG’s Indigenous Relations program and manage the Indigenous Relations team.
-   Advance Indigenous cultural awareness within the company in partnership with First Nations an Woodfibre LNG’s Indigenous trainers, Indigenous Floatel Cultural Managers, Indigenous Workforce Development Manager and others;
-   Plan, coordinate, and execute Indigenous engagement and consultation activities, ensuring regulatory commitments are met and results are accurately recorded, monitored, and reported.
-   Build and maintain strong working relationships with Indigenous communities, representatives, government, and internal staff.
-   Work across the company to deliver on, monitor, track, and communicate progress on IBA commitments using outcome-based metrics and reporting tools.
-   Participate in IBA working groups and committees to advance provisions related to employment, education, training, procurement, and the environment.
-   Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and meeting packages for internal and external meetings.
-   Prepare regular reports for First Nations and internal leadership on IBA performance, including employment, training, and procurement metrics.
-   Work with First Nations, the Indigenous Relations team, and the Project Management Team to develop and implement actionable strategies to meet IBA commitments.
-   Support Indigenous workforce participation and contractor compliance with IBA and cultural awareness requirements.
-   Support the development and review of regulatory submissions related to Indigenous consultation and engagement.
-   Research, review, and recommend approaches to resolve issues and advance opportunities raised by Indigenous groups.
-   Provide clear, timely, and accurate responses to First Nations and stakeholders by gathering and coordinating information internally.
-   Plan, coordinate, and execute events, meetings, and workshops related to Indigenous engagement and consultation.

## Requirements

**Required Experience:**

-   Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous peoples and cultural protocols, as well as Indigenous relations experience with communities in British Columbia;
-   Indigenous lived experience or a post-secondary diploma or degree in a field such as Business, Social Science or Indigenous studies is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-   Five (5) or more years of experience working with Indigenous groups, including supporting consultations, negotiations and/or agreements.
-   Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with Indigenous governments and representatives;
-   Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting and speaking publicly;
-   Ability to manage conflicts and resolve issues through negotiation and consensus-building;
-   Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues;
-   Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

**Additional Requirements:**

-   Experience working with the Squamish Nation and/or other Coastal First Nations is an asset;
-   Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset;
-   Experience working on or with a major project environment is an asset;
-   Experience leading a team is an asset;
-   Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure;
-   Proficiency with standard computer software (e.g., MS Office);
-   A valid driver’s license and passport is required;
-   The position is based in Vancouver, BC, with required travel to Squamish and other areas.

**Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.**

**Woodfibre Management Ltd.** is an equal opportunity employer.

## Benefits

Salary range: CAD 125,000 - 150,000 /yr