Community Engagement Coordinator - Blue Ridge, Canada - West Fraser Mills

Description

West Fraser's divisions across Alberta are looking for several highly motivated and team-oriented individuals to strengthen our relationships with First Nations and Métis Settlements and communities.

Our six Woodlands teams in Alberta are responsible for leading safe, cost effective and environmentally sound forestry operations supporting 14 facilities in 11 communities across the province.

West Fraser is committed to building relationships with Indigenous communities as set out in our Indigenous Peoples Policy.


The current opportunity is:

Community Engagement Coordinator (Central Alberta)

As Community Engagement Coordinator (Central Alberta), you will have a regional focus of building and maintain strong, long-term relationships with local First Nation and Métis communities in Central Alberta.

The position will be based out of Hinton Wood Products or Blue Ridge Lumber.

You will use your exceptional communication and collaboration skills to facilitate and support ongoing communication between West Fraser and Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, develop and maintain progressive and positive working relationships with Indigenous Nations and communities
• Facilitate and support the negotiation and implementation of agreements that contribute to effective and durable relationships with communities and Indigenous peoples
• Engage in effective communication with Indigenous communities with respect to forest management and stewardship activities
• Work with the Alberta Indigenous Relations Lead to develop and implement local community engagement strategies, including employment and training initiatives
• Communicate regularly with corporate and divisional management with respect to community engagement activities
• Familiarity and good understanding of Indigenous cultures and history
• Knowledge and understanding of forest management practices, government policies and guidelines related to Indigenous consultation and engagement would be an asset
• Proven experience gained with building Indigenous relationships
• Postsecondary education, preferably in forestry, natural resource management, Indigenous relations or related fields
• This role will require significant travel and occasional weekend or evening work

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company.

We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall.

We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of.

We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

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**_ Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products._