Lead, Community Liaison

Application Deadline:

10 October 2025

Department:

Engagement

Location:

Saskatoon

Description

Reporting to the Engagement Manager, the Community Liaison Lead is a key member of the NexGen Engagement Team, with a focus on developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and communities local to the proposed Rook I Project. This role will also be responsible for leading the planning and coordination of NexGen-led community events, sponsorships, and initiatives. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management abilities, detail-oriented, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

LOCATION

This role will be based in Buffalo Narrows or Saskatoon with regular travel within the LPA, to the Rook I Site, and to NexGen’s Saskatoon office.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

- Represent NexGen in the Local Priority Area (LPA) communities to develop and maintain respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous representatives and community members.

- Be available to LPA community members to meet by phone, email, or in-person for any inquiries related to NexGen or the Project, including about employment, training, business opportunities, and other LPA commitments.

- Organize and facilitate meetings or events in LPA communities.

- Attend community events on behalf of NexGen.

- Lead NexGen-sponsored initiatives in the LPA including but not limited to the Breakfast Programs, minor sports sponsorships, and other NexGen-led initiatives.

- Participate in the development, organization, and presentation of Project-related materials to Indigenous Nations and communities, community members, and schools

- Compile and develop reporting information following engagement and community events.

- Assist with communicating employment and procurement opportunities to LPA communities.

- Assist, as required, with both written and oral translations between English and Dene.

- Coordinate receipt of invoices from local businesses to support timely, accurate, and organized financial reporting.

- Frequent travel between NexGen’s offices in La Loche and Saskatoon, the Rook I site, and the LPA communities.

- Support engagement with Indigenous and local governments regarding the Rook I Project.

- Collaborate closely with NexGen’s Engagement Team, and in particular, with NexGen’s Project Liaison Manager in La Loche, Saskatchewan.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

- Have a recognized diploma or degree in administration, communications, human resources, or another related discipline, or a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in a similar role.

- Experience in Indigenous relations, stakeholder engagement, communications, event coordination, environmental management, natural resources, or project development is considered an asset.

- Are fluent in both Dene and English, written and oral. Fluency in Cree and/or Michif is considered an asset.

- Strong computer and word processing skills and experience with related software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and detail-oriented.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate in a dynamic work environment.

- Proven ability to work collaboratively to ensure respectful practices and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.

- Knowledge of the history and present-day context of Indigenous governments, organizations, and peoples in Canada.

- Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous guidance such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an asset.

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates based in Buffalo Narrows.

Core Competencies Communication

- Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.

- Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

- Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.

- Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

- Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.

- Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.

- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

- Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.

- Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

- Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.

- Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.

- Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

- Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.