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Ontario Power Generation Looking for Advisor, Indigenous Relations at Ontario Full Time

Advisor, Indigenous Relations

Location:

Thunder Bay, ON, CA, P7C 4V5

Req ID: 43249

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Native Canadian Studies, Finance, Law, Business, or other relevant discipline is required.

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: Yes- 25%

Deadline to Apply: July 4, 2023

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on — and off — the job.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Advisor, Indigenous Relations .

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations, this position is responsible toadvise and provide strategic direction in OPG’s relationships with the Indigenous community. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders within OPG to support the implementation of the Indigenous Relations program. We are seeking a candidate with excellent communication skills and a background in Community Relations, Project Development, Environment, Water Management, and Policy Development to identify needs and develop initiatives to support OPG’s IR programs and policy and interdisciplinary project teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Act as a liaison between various government departments and agencies, communities and aboriginal leaders to discuss programs affecting communities, and as necessary, develop diplomatic arguments and creative approaches to ensure outcomes that are supportive of OPG’s corporate objectives.

  • Develop and deliver seminars and workshops, within OPG that educate staff on Indigenous Rights and create an awareness of the Ontario Power Generation Indigenous Relations Programs.

  • Develop and recommend policies and programs for Indigenous Relations (IR) within Ontario Power Generation (OPG). This involves identification of needs, development of specific initiatives, and coordination of activities within the company.

  • monitor and evaluate effectiveness of developed policies and programs

  • Draft budgets, financial payment models and cost forecasts, for internal review that might support such things as past grievance negotiations, potential business opportunities and requested program support.

  • Identify, lead and participate in benchmarking initiatives with other external organizations. Present benchmarking results to the Director.

  • Implement the Indigenous Relations Program involving the identification of needs, development of specific initiatives and coordination of activities within Ontario Power Generation (OPG). Assist in the research, analysis and development of new relationship models and various initiatives related to strengthening Indigenous relations across the corporation. Work with internal operating groups and business functions to provide education, advice and guidance as it relates to outreach and consultation to foster positive business relationships with Indigenous communities:

  • Lead the implementation of agreements, internal programs, and provide advice and guidance on the duty to consult procedures.

  • Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders within OPG (Nuclear, Renewable Generation and New Business Ventures), to support the implementation of the Indigenous Relations program, support community relationships between OPG stakeholder groups and Indigenous communities, and provide advice and guidance when required.

  • Oversee internal and external Indigenous Relations events, including but not limited to; OPG’s National Indigenous Peoples Day and John Wesley Beaver awards celebrations.

  • Oversee the delivery of the Indigenous Relations Program. Provide input into the preparation of the annual program report for submission to the Board of Directors.

  • Represent the Indigenous Relations function on interdisciplinary OPG project teams requiring coordination of work effort and influencing internal stakeholders to arrive at a consensus on complex and controversial issues.

  • Support senior staff in past grievance negotiations with First Nations by conducting reviews of files and other sources of information (both internal and external) to better understand the grievances, recommending negotiating approaches and assisting in the drafting of Business Cases for Senior Management approval. Participate in negotiations, as required.

  • Other Duties as Required

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree inSocial Sciences, Environmental Science, Native Canadian Studies, Finance, Law, Business, or other relevant discipline is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.

  • Experience in Community Relations, Project Development, Environment, Water Management and Policy Development to identify needs and develop initiatives to support OPG’s IR programs and policy.

  • Experience with analyzing and assessing findings based on results, current trends and public opinion, with gaining some background in provincial, business, political, Indigenous and community activities, and gaining additional experience in communication skills to develop and present communications.

  • Ability to become familiar with the organization, the responsibilities of the divisions, the contacts in the areas to be serviced, the planning, developing and organizing of programs and to become familiar with policies and objectives.

  • Experience in consultation and guidance to divisional or project management in specialized areas, and controlling specific programs of a complicated nature.

  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

  • Excellent communication and collaboration/ teamwork skills across various stakeholders and business groups.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:

Safety – it’s our business

Integrity – always lead with integrity

Excellence – never satisfied with good enough

Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes

Innovation – creativity accelerates possibility

Here’s why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

  • Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide

  • Long-term career growth and development opportunities

  • Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

  • We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.

  • A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.

  • Opportunities to stretch and develop.

  • Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.

  • Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.

  • We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., July 4, 2023 . OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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