Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations

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 - 180,000 /yr