Are you looking for a role that will make a difference? We are looking for an Indigenous Engagement Officer to work closely and collaboratively with Indigenous Relations managers, advisors and officers, as well as with other CNL departments, to support the delivery of the corporate-wide Indigenous Relations program. Do you have experience scheduling, creating communications content for, actively participating in, and recording the outcomes of engagement activities with Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations? In this role, you will be tracking the progress of CNL's commitments made to Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations, activities related to memoranda of understanding and relationship agreements, and coordinating the development of the Indigenous engagement sections of regulatory and other reports and engagement plans. Does this appeal to you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!
What you will be doing!
- Communicating with Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations to share relevant project information, updates and disclosures through email, phone, in-person meetings, and at events; respond to enquiries or escalate to Communications & Engagement manager.
- Scheduling and arranging engagement activities, facilitating logistics and creating agendas.
- Creating communications content as required and coordinating consolidating content required from other CNL departments.
- Recording meeting notes and actions in Indigenous meetings; tracking actions follow-up on progress with those assigned to complete the actions.
- Coordinating tracking, disposition and fulfillment of CNL commitments to Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations generated through engagement interactions, document review and formal interventions.
- Tracking activities related to memoranda of understanding, relationship agreements and other agreements as well as community-specific engagement and communications strategies.
- Ensuring all interactions with representatives of Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations and related pertinent information are documented and filed per CNL corporate record requirements and as required by regulatory licencing.
- Leading and/or contributing to the development of Indigenous engagement sections of regulatory and/or other project reports and plans.
- Coordinating the verification by Indigenous Nations, communities, and CNL organizations reporting on Indigenous engagement activities.
- Advising CNL colleagues on the importance of incorporating sufficient time for progress on Indigenous related commitments and related considerations into broader planning, scope and schedule for project activities.
- Working closely and collaboratively with other CNL personnel involved in Indigenous and public engagement to promote alignment of strategies and approaches across CNL and advance corporate efforts towards reconciliation.
- Providing AECL with timely notice of planned Indigenous engagements and updates on outcomes of engagement activities; escalate potential or realized issues or concerns to Communications & Engagement manager.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant area of study (e.g. Indigenous studies and/or communications and/or environmental sciences or related field)
- Experience
- Three to five years’ experience working in Indigenous relations and/ or communications or engagement.
- Experience working in Indigenous communities is an asset.
- Experience communicating in group forums with Indigenous Nations and organizations at the member/citizen and staff level is an asset.
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary team is an asset.
- Preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as having Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Highly organized with the ability to work under and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to connect and promote collaborative engagement with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organization representatives in a culturally appropriate way.
- Understanding of traditional use studies and their meaningful consideration and integration in projects and operations.
- Superior written and oral skills, including composition, grammar, terminology, writing style and approach in preparing effective, well-written, high-quality informative content and reports for a variety of technical and public audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with issues, conflicts or negotiations.
- Ability to communicate complex technical/scientific/environmental information to public audiences in clear, understandable language.
- Strong priority management and project management skills, with superior ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects with diverse requirements and deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- Knowledge of issues affecting Indigenous communities, Indigenous engagement best practices, and Canada’s history with Indigenous peoples.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
- Tuition support;
- and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on-site vs. working from home.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
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