Advisor, Indigenous & Stakeholder Engagement

Advisor, Indigenous & Stakeholder Engagement, ISEIM

The Opportunity 

We are looking for an Advisor to join our team within the Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement and Information Management (ISEIM) team in Ontario and Peace River, Alberta. This Advisor will work collaboratively to provide support for our clients to help them meet their project objectives. The ideal candidate is highly efficient and productive, has strong writing and communication skills, and has effective  time management skills. This individual typically has a minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement or related experience in resource development. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis upon working well within multi-disciplinary teams. This is a hybrid role with expected travel for client service delivery work. 

Why WSP? 

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging 
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. 
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done. 
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer. 
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. 
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things. 
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey. 

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. 

#WeAreWSP 
 

A day in the life:

• Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement: Consult with the public, private businesses, government agencies and Indigenous groups to support projects with appropriate consideration given to their opinions and viewpoints.
• Logistical and Organizational Administrative Support: Client support including capturing meeting notes, preparing meeting agendas, community research and profiles, mailout coordination and more. 
• Communications: Write and edit communication materials and engagement strategies for projects in a variety of sectors including transportation, mining and energy resources. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to review and edit documents for accuracy, grammar and consistency in often tight timelines are essential for this role.
• In Field Travel: Support clients in the field with individuals, communities, Indigenous groups and local governments and organizations. 
• Event Management: Oversee and facilitate stakeholder meetings, public events, community liaison committees, community pop-up events and virtual meeting.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that the highest standards of quality and compliance are maintained in all aspects of our operations, including project delivery and client interactions.

What you'll bring to WSP 

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement or related experience in resource development.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a constantly changing environment.  
• A self-starter attitude with the confidence to embrace and execute new projects and opportunities.  
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit for different clientele. 
• Acute event management capabilities from concept development to implementation on the ground.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully move into problem-solving mode when challenges or concerns arise.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships.

Experience in the resource development sector would be considered an asset.