Director of Indigenous Relations

Director of Indigenous Relations

York1 Employees, whether they work at one of our project sites or at head office, play an important role in helping us achieve our mission. We provide exceptional services and innovative solutions through our infrastructure and environmental divisions to some of the largest commercial and residential projects across the GTA and Southern Ontario. We are driven by our responsibility to foster excellence and a safe work environment while maintaining productivity and an environmentally responsible workplace. Excellence in the management of our projects is a fundamental corporate responsibility and part of the York1 way of doing business.

The Director of Indigenous Relations is responsible for creating partnerships and building strong relationships with communities’ people and organizational strategies. This role will be responsible for growing local and youth initiatives to break down the barriers and create a strong future for indigenous partners.  

Key Functions & Duties:

• Lead the strategic initiatives and attend events and ceremonies as well as engage with new partners
• Establish relationships with Indigenous communities, First Nations, and Indigenous lead organizations
• Identify new sustainable initiatives with partners
• Identify funding opportunities that are aligned with York1’s sustainable strategic initiatives
• Support application process for new funding opportunism
• Complies with all company policies and applicable laws

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years experience in Management and Preference will be given to candidates with lived or work experience with Indigenous communities
• Knowledge of diverse Indigenous governance structures, traditions, and protocols
• Knowledge of Indigenous Protected Conservation Areas is an asset
• Experience in construction technical writing or in construction is required
• Strong attention to detail with ability to produce accurate and quality work under tight deadlines and minimal supervision
• Expert level in MS Office
• Well organized and able to work accurately and effectively under pressure
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills

Additional Information

Why work with York1?
Our employees play an important role in helping us achieve our mission of providing exceptional service and innovative solutions through our infrastructure and environmental services to some of the largest commercial and residential projects across the GTA and Southern Ontario. They are foundation to our success and represent our greatest strength. We focus on investing in our employees through career development programs, training and internal opportunities and advancement. Right here and right now, we are building a culture of success that you can be apart of!

Apply Now!
We would like to thank everyone who applies, however only those applicants who are most qualified will be contacted.