Director - Indigenous Relations

Company: BTY Group
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

BTY is an award-winning professional consultancy providing complete project solutions in real estate and infrastructure asset planning, development, operations, and transactions. With a portfolio of projects valued at over $100B, our experience spans across industries, sectors, and continents.
We stand by our commitment to creating and sustaining an environment that is meaningful as it is inspiring, by fostering alliance, collaboration, and purpose. People here have a voice to discuss ideas, a role to play within an inclusive team, and support for well-being and professional development. Work on high-impact engaging projects that support the health of the communities we engage with. Let's change the world together.
Our Senior Management team is looking for a Director for Indigenous Relations to join us in Vancouver as soon as possible.
What You Get To Do
--- Responsible to proactively build and maintain working relations and partnership initiatives with local Indigenous communities and businesses;--- Identify, research, and propose opportunities for strategic partnerships;--- Co-ordinate Indigenous procurement, training, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities for projects;
--- Assist with the development of internal & external communications and presentations to highlight Indigenous Relations' initiatives;--- Contribute to business cases for investment and partnership;
--- Ensures all operating policies, procedures and priorities are understood and consistently applied;--- Collaborate with and support the Regional Leads where appropriate;--- Coordinates and assists in recruiting training, coaching and empowering team members;--- Actively takes part in the organisation and lead team meetings;--- Commitment to the highest standard of quality in all aspects;--- Regular interaction with Regional Director to develop targeted marketing strategy to secure new mandates;
--- Conducts continuous business development opportunities;--- Networks regularly promoting the business, cross-selling and building new contacts and clients.
What You'll Bring
--- 10+ years of relevant experience;--- Degree in Indigenous Studies or comparable field;--- 5 years of management or leadership experience;--- Experience working with Indigenous communities in British Columbia;--- Political Savvy: Can maneuver through complex political situations effectively and tactfully while being sensitive to how people, organizations, and culture's function;--- Passion and commitment to work towards building longstanding relationships with communities that extend far beyond projects completion;--- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound judgment and initiative;--- Cross-cultural agility - awareness of/sensitivity to diverse Indigenous culture and history;
--- Hold a valid driver's license;
--- Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels.
*Detailed job description available upon request.
Why Consider our Team?
--- Work on meaningful projects that impacts communities globally;
--- Enjoy workplace flexibility with the freedom from a hybrid program;
--- Receive a competitive compensation package with health and dental benefits, above average vacation, RRSP matching, bonuses, sick days and more;
--- Advance your career with continuous learning and professional development opportunities;
--- Receive health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program; and
--- Get involved in team building and community support activities with a team who have been certified Best Place to Work for 4 years in a row by our employees and Great Place to Work -.
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