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Assistant Advisor, Indigenous Relations

Pickering, ON L1W 3J2

Employment Type: Contract Industry: Human Resources Job Number: 45856052 Pay Rate: $55-60 / hour

Job Description


Company Overview 
Office Location: Pickering, ON (100% onsite)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Language: English
 
 
Job Overview:
 
  • Assist with carrying out studies and research related to Indigenous programs. policies, and approaches that would support the Indigenous Relations program. Assist with reviewing and updating policies, standards and manuals.
  • Assist in the updating and tracking of the bi-annual Indigenous Relations program report; collaborate with stakeholders internal to the company to report on the Program. as required.
  • Assist with developing and coordinating seminars and workshops, within the company that educate staff on Indigenous Rights and create an awareness of the companies’ Indigenous Relations Programs.
  • Assist with benchmarking initiatives with internal staff and external organizations; assist with the organization of the results for the Director.
  • Assist with maintaining the Indigenous Relations websites (both intranet and internet), to ensure it provides information on the companies’ related Indigenous relations activities.
  • Assist with the planning, organizing and execution of internal and external Indigenous Relations events. including but not limited to: the companies’ National Indigenous Peoples Day and John Wesley Beaver awards celebrations.
  • Follow and provide updates on media announcements and government policy updates involving and/or effecting Indigenous communities, associations, and businesses.
  • Assist with preparing reports. presentations, and briefing notes. Assist with the development of training material/content.
 
Qualifications
 
EDUCATION
  • Requires knowledge of English, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Native Canadian studies, Finance and Law, as well as a strong understanding of Indigenous history, perspectives and protocols.
  • This knowledge is necessary to conduct research studies related to Indigenous programs, review and interpret historical information from source documents, and evaluate impacts of government policy changes on internal policies, standards and manuals.
  • Knowledge of communication theories and skills is required to assist with preparing reports and proposals. developing and coordinating seminars and related learning content, as well as communicating and maintaining relationships with all levels of management.
  • This level of knowledge is normally acquired by successful completion of a 4 year university degree in a related field such as Social Sciences.
 
EXPERIENCE
  • Requires related experience in the areas of Community Relations, Project Development, Environment, Water Management or Policy Development in order to assist with reports and proposals, research policies and programs and participate in benchmarking activities.
  • Requires related experience to conduct research studies on government policies and evaluate impacts to internal policies. standards and manuals.
  • Requires demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills in order to participate on interdisciplinary project teams, and to develop and present communications.
  • A period of over 2 years and up to and including 4 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

 
 **We thank all applicants for applying, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted directly**

Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

 Looking for more opportunities? Check out our website at jobs.spiritomega.com

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