Indigenous Relations Manager - Jobs in Surrey, BC

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Branch: GasAffiliation: Management & ExemptEmployment Status: Full-Time RegularWorkplace Flexibility: YesPosting End Date: Open until filledWe’re a Canadian-owned and BC-based energy company taking steps toward a lower-carbon energy future by providing renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to more than 1.2 million customers.We’re looking for new talent to join us as we transform BC’s energy future. Our diverse team of more than 2,600 employees is committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong and grow. Join us and let’s work together for a better BC. Position OverviewDo you strive to build relationships by being genuine, open and authentic Do you have superior listening skills with an ability to understand both sides of the coin Are you empathetic but also have the natural ability to negotiate and manage conflictIf so, we want to hear from you! Join us as the Indigenous Relations Manager and you’ll be part of the Communications and Indigenous Relations team supporting the Tilbury LNG Expansion Project.Together, the Indigenous Relations, Community Relations and Communications teams work to develop integrated strategies that are pivotal to the success of FortisBCs Major Projects.As our Indigenous Relations Manager, you’ll use your excellent interpersonal skills to build, maintain and strengthen our relationships with Indigenous communities. You’ll enact our Statement of Indigenous Principles to support the development and execution of FortisBC’s projects and initiatives. This work includes engagement through regulatory processes to listen, learn, and incorporate community knowledge, understanding and mitigating concerns, negotiating and developing agreements (between FortisBC and communities to seek out potential economic or community partnership opportunities. In this role, you will:Develop strategic engagement plans.Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement strategies to minimize impacts on Indigenous communities and their interests.Brief senior management on issues and provide recommendations.Establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous community leaders and communities-at-large.Negotiate consultation and economic agreements while developing, managing and maintaining budgets.Develop strategic engagement plans.Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement strategies to minimize impacts on Indigenous communities and their interests.Brief senior management on issues and provide recommendations.Establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous community leaders and communities-at-large.Negotiate consultation and economic agreements while developing, managing and maintaining budgets. In year 1, you will:Understand the goals of our projects and initiatives and become an integral part of the team by building open, honest and respectful relationshipsSet up our projects and initiatives for success by developing strategic plans, gathering input on project plans from Indigenous communities, and building mutually beneficial partnerships.Walk-the-talk through implementing existing environmental and economic agreements In year 2, you will:Continue to progress discussions/negotiations toward project approvalInspire changes to the project (where necessary and practical) based on feedback received from communitiesSolidify yourself as the trusted face of the projects, and a known, collaborative, creative, problem-solver between FortisBC and our Indigenous community partners. What it takes:Ability to manage issue related conflicts and issue resolution capacity (negotiation skills).Ability to meet firm deadlines with minimal supervision.Project management expertise and balancing competing priorities.Comfortable delivering presentations and navigating challenging conversations.Ability to assert interests with competing perspectives.Excellent interpersonal skills, with a panache for team-buildingAbility to develop and maintain productive working relationships representatives from levels of governmentDemonstrated Indigenous relations experience with communities in British ColumbiaDemonstrated ability to complete applications and obtaining permits through British Columbia regulatory agencies, (e.g. BC Utilities Commission, BC Environmental Assessment Office, BC Oil and Gas Commission)In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.Quick Apply

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