Senior Indigenous Relations Specialist
at Federated Cooperatives Limited
Alberta, Alberta, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 23 Apr, 2025 | Not Specified | 24 Jan, 2025 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Indigenous Relations Advisor on a temporary basis (term up to 13 months).
We are looking for a strategic thinker to join our External Relations team. The successful candidate will develop positive working relationships between Indigenous communities, Indigenous-led organizations, FCL and local Co-ops. If you are dedicated to supporting local communities and nurturing professional relationships, this may be your next opportunity.
This position is a remote opportunity and will be based in Alberta.
WHO YOU ARE:
You are looking for a career in Indigenous Relations and:
- Have 6-9 years of experience in business/economic development and relationship management.
- Have a bachelor’s degree in communications, business, Indigenous studies or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- Have a strong understanding of systemic issues faced by Indigenous communities, reconciliation, inclusion, equity, and Indigenous governance structures.
- Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities:
- Use experience with Indigenous communities and knowledge of local context and sensitivities to build meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships.
- Provide guidance and advice on best practices for relationship building to local Co-op leadership and FCL subject matter experts.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Indigenous leaders to contribute to identifying and supporting business to business relationships.
- Take initiative to identify opportunities by looking at the bigger picture and providing strategies to identify and engage in successful relationships.
- Work with the Manager, Indigenous Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, Home Office and Zone HR to identify knowledge gaps within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS).
- Approximate travel up to 50%.
Who you’ll work with:
You will partner with other functions within the Co-op & External Relations business unit, collaborate across the organization with various teams, and work closely with Indigenous communities and local Co-op leadership.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Human Resources/HR
HR / Administration / IR
HR
Graduate
Communications business indigenous studies or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
Proficient
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Alberta, Canada