Indigenous Workforce Development Advisor

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you an experienced human resources professional that thrives in building relationships and developing Indigenous workforce? Do you have experience building and delivering Indigenous programs? We’re hiring an Indigenous Workforce Development Advisor to advance Indigenous Workforce Development at Suncor. This includes leadership, employee and student programming, succession plans, recruitment, and other tactics comprehensive of the employee lifecycle.

Minimum Requirements:

- A bachelor’s degree in human resources (HR) or related field

- 10 years of experience developing and delivering HR programs

- 5 years of experience building and managing project plans and working with Indigenous communities

- Strong understanding and/or lived experience of Indigenous culture, protocols, worldviews to support effective relationship building and delivery of solutions

- Ability to work with people data and build reports to demonstrate progress, areas for improvement or support

- Strong organization, communication, and presentation skills, and experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Responsibilities:

- Advance the design and implementation of the Indigenous Workforce Development in support of Suncor’s Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and Journey of Reconciliation

- Manage relationship with select Indigenous communities and develop collaborative goals in support of skills, employment and training (SET). Track and report data and results to internal governance, Council and senior executives

- Support Indigenous recruitment efforts. Identify if new solutions are required to support objectives, and support and/or lead delivery of these solutions

- Identify and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support delivery as required

- Provide input to support and inform Journey of Reconciliation, HR programming and employee inclusion networks

- Support other diversity and inclusion priorities as identified

Location and other Key Details:

- You will work out of Calgary or Fort McMurray, Alberta

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- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs

- This position requires travel to various Indigenous Communities for meetings and events on a regular basis, including weekends

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

- Competitive compensation: We offer competitive compensation, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

- Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family that support your mental, physical, and financial well-being

- Generous time-off: Enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

- Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.