Indigenous Engagement Lead

Description Position at Dumas Now Hiring: Indigenous Engagement Lead Take on the challenges and rewards of a career that will take you far.   Dumas is currently looking for an Indigenous Engagement Lead who will be responsible for relationship building, detailed consultation, and economic negotiations with indigenous communities related to Dumas Contracting's major projects. This position is responsible for the ongoing alignment of Indigenous policies, programs, and communications across Dumas Contracting Ltd.  Responsibilities:   The position will lead the development and execution of Indigenous community engagement and consultation plans, focusing on collaboration and open dialogue. The position will play a key role in negotiations, supporting the project teams in obtaining mutually beneficial economic agreements (both short, and long-term) with Indigenous communities. Develop and maintain trusting, strategic relationships with Indigenous communities, government, staff, economic development corporations, businesses, and community members. Leading the development of strategic Indigenous engagement plans which outline the ways in which Dumas Contracting Ltd will support long-term relationship building with Indigenous communities affected by major projects. Leading the development and execution of Indigenous consultation plans to support project teams throughout Canada. Providing strategic advice, ongoing reporting, and/or presentations to senior management regarding Indigenous engagement, consultation & economic participation for Dumas Contracting Ltd’s major projects. Working collaboratively with internal and external parties to develop Indigenous participation/procurement plans for Dumas Contrating Ltd’s major projects. Support Dumas Contracting Ltd’s continuous improvement and development of policies and procedures related to Indigenous engagement. Maintain an awareness of national, regional and local Indigenous issues that could affect Company operations and growth opportunities. Develop and maintain an actively managed database of mining projects and develop IE & IR strategies to succeed in those targeted regions. Competencies, Skills & Knowledge:  Bachelor’s degree from a recognized program plus 5 to 10 years of demonstrated leadership in the field of Indigenous/community/public relations, business development, or project management. Knowledge of the business structure and strategy of a mine contractor. Demonstrated Indigenous relations experience with communities in Canada. Demonstrated ability to meet firm deadlines with minimal supervision; proven capacity to be a self-starter. Demonstrated project management skills with ability to manage key initiatives and budgets simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and execute work on time and on budget. Demonstrated ability to execute effective community engagement strategies. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills. Strong analytical and professional judgment skills. Demonstrated Indigenous peoples cultural and business awareness, with ability to collaborate effectively with community leaders to build lasting relationships. Proven leadership skills, both of projects and personnel. Experience with issues management and risk mitigation. Ability to manage issue related conflicts and issue resolution capacity (negotiation skills). Why Join Us?   Commitment to a healthy and safe working environment Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits Performance-based financial rewards Training and career development Global opportunities