Manager – Consultation & Engagement

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Manager for Consultation & Engagement leading Indigenous strategies for Mount Nansen Remediation Project. Building partnerships and managing community consultations in environmental remediation.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direction and lead Indigenous and community consultation and engagement activities to support MNRLP with operations, permitting and assessment initiatives.
  • Actively manage relationships with Indigenous groups/governments and communities with a focus on building trust and fostering transparent, two-way communication between MNRLP and LSCFN and other affected First Nations.
  • Foster and promote partnership opportunities to build capacity with Indigenous groups on employment and training programs related to the Mount Nansen Remediation Project.
  • Develop and implement consultation and engagement plans for Indigenous groups/governments, communities, and non-Indigenous governments ensuring alignment with Mount Nansen project objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Tracking and analyzing Indigenous and stakeholder feedback, coordinating responses, reports, summaries, and mitigation strategies ensuring that community values and traditional knowledge are integrated into project reports and regulatory submissions.
  • Creating, managing and delivering in person and virtual content for various communications and engagement initiatives, including newsletters, community presentations, website posts, reports, and summary documents.
  • Interface, engage and consult with various levels of government, Indigenous groups/governments, stakeholders and communities.
  • Represent Ensero and our clients in regulatory and community meetings, workshops and events and oversee the preparation of presentation materials.
  • Manage the development of comprehensive consultation and engagement records to comply with respective regulatory process(es) including Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) requirements and other project-specific obligations.
  • Collaborate with Indigenous groups to advance and incorporate traditional knowledge into regulatory submissions ensuring culturally appropriate engagement approaches and supporting community participation in project meetings, workshops and site visits.
  • Conduct senior reviews of deliverables and programs in area(s) of expertise.
  • Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and professional development opportunities for direct reports.
  • Build team capabilities (recruitment, development, retention, etc.) and manage staff performance including goal setting, defining responsibilities, and determining priorities.
  • Interface and communicate with other managers on scheduling and resource requirements.
  • All other related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 10+ years of previous experience in Indigenous and community engagement and consultation, with preference given to candidates with Yukon experience.
  • Experience in building relationships and engaging with Indigenous groups and all levels of Government.
  • Experience in leading or being part of a team that lead consultation and engagement for a major capital project.
  • Knowledge of and experience in Yukon’s and BC’s (and other jurisdictions) impact assessment and licensing regime for resource development projects.
  • Ability to work effectively with team members as well as lead multi-disciplinary projects
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work independently or as part of a team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.