Senior Lead, Indigenous and Community Affairs (Temporary)
Sparwood, BC
Coal Division – Coal Operations /
Long Term Temp /
On-site
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.
EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.
Application Deadline: July 14, 2025
What we offer:
At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.
EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.
We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.
We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.
About the role:
Reporting to the Manager, Community & Indigenous Relations, the Senior Lead, Indigenous and Community Affairs will lead the implementation of Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) standards focused on Indigenous relations, and EVR’s external engagements. The successful candidate will play a key role in strategy development and the oversight of process improvement initiatives related to relationship-building, socio- economics, environment, and consultation throughout Indigenous governments and communities.
To be successful, we are looking for a strong communicator with exceptional organizational, project management and analytical skills with a proven ability to balance process improvement with relationship preservation.
Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!
Benefits:
- Extended Health Benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Vacation Allotment
In this role you will:
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Lead the development and execution of Indigenous community engagement strategy and implementation plans, particularly as per existing agreements
- Provide analysis of Indigenous agreement needs and lead the development of renewed implementation or negotiation mandates, as necessary, in collaboration with multi-disciplinary internal teams
- Represent EVR in a variety of settings with Indigenous governments and communities, including liaising with regional, provincial and federal agencies, as necessary
- Lead social risk assessments and mitigation plans to support regulatory applications and permitting needs with respect to Indigenous relations
- Supervise related implementation plans and participate in regulatory consultations with Indigenous governments and communities
- Develop and implement culturally- sensitive Indigenous community development programs and advise on opportunities for community investment in Indigenous communities
- Collaborate on Indigenous procurement, contracting, and employment initiatives
- Support senior management reporting, annual budget development and tracking, and inputting of engagement records into stakeholder information management systems
- Support the rollout of EVR’s Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training (ICAT) across all employee segments
- Liaise and mentor internal groups and site Indigenous relations practitioners across the company to communicate strategy, best practices and policy development with respect to working together with Indigenous Peoples
- Collaborate in the mentorship and development of a team of consultation and engagement professionals
Requirements:
- Minimum eight years of demonstrated expertise in Indigenous Relations, consultation, negotiations, health and safety, operations, or related experience
- Post-secondary education in Communications, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field (or a combination of equivalent work experience)
- Strong understanding of human rights, Indigenous culture, reconciliation and issues faced by Indigenous Peoples
- Strong understanding of best practices and trends in effective Indigenous engagement, consultation, and Participation Agreement negotiations and implementation, preferably in the resource extraction sector
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
- Demonstrated understanding of regulatory process, consultation and engagement requirements and context for mine development projects, including consultation adequacy
- Demonstrated negotiation and diplomacy skills
- Proven ability to supervise and mentor teams
- Previous experience in designing or facilitating Indigenous cultural awareness training considered a strong asset
$132,000 - $163,000 a year
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.
About EVR
EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.
