Indigenous Relations Manager

Branch: Gas Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Expected Hiring Range: $95,200.00 to $111,900.00 Annually

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Workplace Flexibility: Yes

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

You have a remarkable talent for building genuine connections and understanding the unique and evolving priorities and needs of Indigenous communities. You recognize that a strong reputation is essential for fostering and sustaining meaningful partnerships. With a commitment to building respectful, reciprocal relationships you consistently work to understand and consider varying perspectives while seeking to find common ground through transparent, respectful communication.

As an Indigenous Relations Manager, you will play a vital role in building and maintaining trusted relationships with Indigenous communities in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. You’ll work closely with these communities and organizations which serve Indigenous peoples in the region to support FortisBC’s projects and advance our business priorities in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative way.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about relationship-building, grounded in cultural awareness, and committed to advancing reconciliation and sustainability through meaningful engagement.

In this role, you will:

- Serve as a key point of contact between FortisBC, Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley First Nation communities and Indigenous Peoples.

- Lead and support engagement activities that foster open dialogue and mutual understanding.

- Promote opportunities and support integration of Indigenous participation in FortisBC’s business operations

- Ensure feedback is meaningfully integrated into project planning, execution, and FortisBC’s broader decarbonization initiatives.

- Collaborate cross-functionally to align community engagement with operational and strategic goals.

What it takes:

- A bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, political science, or other related discipline from a recognized program plus four (4) years of strategic consultation and engagement experience in Indigenous Relations.

- Proven project management skills with a strong ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing tasks.

- Skilled in delivering presentations, public speaking, and navigating challenging conversation with strong interpersonal and team-building abilities.

- Capable of asserting interests while managing competing perspectives with strong analytical and professional judgment skills.

- Proficient in supporting applications and obtaining permits through British Columbia regulatory agencies, such as the BC Utilities Commission, BC Environmental Assessment Office, and BC Energy Regulator.

- Indigenous and stakeholder relations experience with communities in British Columbia.

- Experience in conflict resolution, negotiation, and public participation training is considered an asset.

Additional Information

- This role requires the ability to travel throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley as required; including some evening and weekend work activities.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.

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