Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Manager (12 months contract)

TheIndigenous Relationsand ReconciliationManagerwill focus on the developmentand implementation ofBellsReconciliation role willleadBellsprogress through theCanadian Councilfor Indigenous Business (CCIB)Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations(PAIR)certification including the design and implementation ofreconciliation initiatives across the organization. This role ensures measurable progress againstreconciliation commitments fosters meaningful community engagement and guides cross-functional teams to deliver culturally responsive strategies that align with organizational values.

• Develop and execute the corporate reconciliation strategy including governance reporting and coordination with the Indigenous Advisory Council
• Manage the PAIR Certification program and lead onreconciliationand Indigenous inclusion programspoliciesandinitiatives
• Develop and execute Indigenous engagement strategies aligned with organizational goals and reconciliation commitments.
• Cultivate andmaintainrespectful long-term relationships with Indigenous leaders communities and organizations.
• Coordinate engagement activities such as workshops consultations and community events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Design and deliver cultural awareness tools training programs and communications to foster understanding across the organization.
• Track and document engagement efforts preparing reports and analytics for leadership and stakeholders.
• Providecultural guidance on community protocols traditional knowledge integration and reconciliation best practices.
• Represent the organization at community events ensuring open and transparent dialogue.

• Bachelors orMastersdegree in Indigenous Studies Social Sciences Business or a related field.
• 510 years of progressive experience in Indigenous/community engagement reconciliation or related areas.
• Proven ability to build authentic relationshipswithFirst Nations Inuit andMétiscommunities.
• Strong communication cultural sensitivity facilitation and project coordination skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills across diverse contexts.
• Culturally informed decision-making and respect for Indigenous protocols.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Capability to design and deliver community-centered training and communications.

• Experience working with Indigenous Advisory Councils or formal governance structures.
• Background in implementingreconciliation action plans or Indigenous inclusion frameworks.
• Familiarity with sectors such as resource development infrastructure or nonprofit organizations.
• Project management training or certification.
• Lived experience as a member of a First Nations Inuit or Métis community ordemonstratedrelationships with Indigenous communities and governance structures will be considered a significant asset and weighed alongside formal qualifications