Indigenous Engagement Officer - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Hydro

Manitoba Hydro

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Indigenous Engagement Officer

Winnipeg, Manitoba

_ Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers_

_ Great Benefits_

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Definedbenefit pension plan.
Nineday work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

- and community.

Flextime and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely two days per week), depending on nature

of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment and customer service.

This position will work closely with T&D Environment and Engagement staff and other project staff to develop and implement
engagement and communication processes with Indigenous communities and groups, and will provide expert support to the
development of various regulatory submissions for major projects, including preparing and reviewing environmental impact
assessments. The Indigenous Engagement Officer will bring a Corporate Indigenous Relations perspective to project teams and will
provide functional support on various initiatives within the Division such as strategies to enhance engagement and Indigenous
relationship management and the coordination of Indigenous engagement processes.

_Responsibilities:
_

Prepare, review and update Indigenous engagement and communication plans as well as communication materials and

technical reports for submission to regulatory agencies to meet regulatory and external Indigenous engagement requirements

Prepare portions of environmental assessment reports for submission to regulatory agencies, including undertaking valued

component selection, valued component effects assessments and determining relevant mitigation measures to reduce
impacts with consideration of these factors as seen through an Indigenous lens.

Lead and/or collaborate with and provide expert advice to other Divisions and Business Units in the design and

implementation of engagement/communication initiatives with Indigenous communities and groups.

Provide advice and assist in and/or lead activities related to engagement events, environmental assessments, and the

regulatory approvals for various major projects as it pertains to Indigenous communities and groups.

Develop and distribute engagement and communication materials to Indigenous communities and groups for major project

engagement processes.

Liaise with Indigenous communities and groups through major project engagement processes.
Maintain/track engagement and communication information in digital databases.
Conduct research related to best practices in impact assessment and building creative and innovative mechanisms to help

- build deeper collaboration, consensus, and find new ways of working together with Indigenous communities.

Prepare, review and edit briefing materials, reports, correspondence and other materials for internal and external audiences.
Participate in internal and external multidisciplinary project teams.

_ Qualifications:
_

A fouryear degree from a university of recognized standing in related discipline including Environmental Studies, Social

Sciences, Resource Management, Natural Sciences or related specialty with five years of directly related experience.
OR

A twoyear diploma in Natural Resources Management or
Communications or related discipline from an institute of recognized standing with a minimum of seven years of directly

related experience.

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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Experience with implementing an Indigenous engagement plan as part of an environmental assessment process for major

projects such as transmission or other linear developments.

Experience with Indigenous engagement and communication processes, including making presentations, facilitating events,

and responding to inquiries.

Experience in authoring section of an environmental assessment related to biophysical, socioeconomic or engagement topics.
Knowledge of environmental regulatory processes, particularly those associated with the Manitoba Environment Act, and

- other regulatory requirements for project development as they pertain to Indigenous engagement.

Ability to solve problems and make decisions as part of a project team working with budgetary and schedule constraints.
Experience working with Indigenous peoples, particularly in Manitoba, is an asset.
Possess experience building collaborative and joint processes aimed at mutually beneficial outcomes.
Selfmotivated, task oriented individual capable of meeting deadlines, multitasking, and managing shifting priorities while

- working with a minimum o