Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations

Posting End Date: 28/09/2026

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Education Level: 4 years Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Indigenous Studies or Business Administration

Base Location: 1855 Energy Drive, Courtice, Ontario L1E 0E7

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 25%

Salary Range: $2,751.92 - $3,227.88

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Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indigenous Partnerships, this position is responsible for the development and execution of an Indigenous Engagement strategy in support of project objectives, ensures integration with projects, and delivers educational materials; OPG’s Indigenous Relations Policy and related governance. The Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations will support the Indigenous Partnerships team with development and execution of engagement strategies with Indigenous Nations and communities.

Key Accountabilities

• Advise project staff on Indigenous engagement requirements, best practices, and opportunities.
• Work with project staff to ensure complex information is communicated in clear and understandable terminology and recognizes the worldviews and interests of the Indigenous Nation and communities.
• Establish budgets, staffing, and schedules and participate in other planning as required to execute the project.
• Meet with government officials at the local, provincial and federal level, industry and Indigenous Nations and associations;
• Apply judgment, discretion and initiative in managing sensitive issues involving Indigenous communities and their citizens, including Aboriginal and treaty rights, and negotiating outcomes that strike the appropriate balance between the interests of OPG and the respective community;
• Establish and implement consultation plans necessary to influence and secure regulatory and government approvals;
• Develop educational materials to support ongoing internal learning at OPG to ensure organizational readiness to engage and partner with Indigenous Nations and communities;
• Negotiate agreements for capacity, traditional knowledge studies, accommodation and potential partnerships.

Qualifications

• 4 years Bachelors degree in Public Policy, Indigenous Studies or Business.
• Specific academic focus on Indigenous Studies is considered an asset
• Minimum 8 years of experience working with or for Indigenous communities
• Experience in the energy/utilities sector considered an asset
• Experience working in a cross-functional and dynamic team considered an asset
• Hands-on demonstrated expertise as a subject matter expert in advising stakeholders on Indigenous engagement requirements, best practices, and opportunities.
• Prior experience in establishing, building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous Nations and communities and leaders as well as Indigenous associations, Indigenous Provincial and Territorial Organizations (PTOs) and maintain with government officials at the local, provincial and federal level
• Past experience negotiating agreements for capacity, traditional knowledge studies, accommodation and potential partnerships between organizations and Indigenous communities
• Must possess a high level of integrity and personal accountability with a focus on engaging employees to perform at their best, while promoting the development of the team.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com.

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

Important Information

The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.

All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.