Northland Power Inc.

Northland Power Inc.

Head of Indigenous Relations

Careers: Toronto, ON, Canada · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$106k-$133kDetected 31 days ago
NegotiationExcelProcurementLeadershipRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Serve as the primary senior point of contact between Northland Power and Indigenous leadership, including Chiefs, Councils, and designated representatives, including participation on the Board of Directors with all First Nations partnerships
  • Act as a company-wide subject matter expert on Indigenous-related legislation, government policy, regulatory frameworks, and emerging best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead a company-wide Indigenous strategy that complements and strengthens Northland Power's corporate business strategy.
  • Build, maintain, and steward long-term, trust-based relationships with Indigenous Nations, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, across all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Cultivate and actively manage critical, high-level relationships with Indigenous leaders to ensure community interests, priorities, and concerns are meaningfully understood and addressed.
  • Coordinate closely with development, construction, and operations teams to design, execute, and manage region-specific Indigenous and Community Affairs programs across jurisdictions.
  • Manage Northland Power's participation in industry associations, stakeholder forums, and working groups related to Indigenous and community relations.
  • Partner with internal teams to source, contract, and manage external resources across multiple jurisdictions.
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Requirements

  • Frequent travel across Canada is required to support project development, operations, and relationship-building.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, History, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience leading Indigenous engagement, consultation, and negotiations, with a demonstrated record of building trusted relationships.
  • 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, and/or large-scale project development.
  • Apply a deep working knowledge of Indigenous histories, territories, governance structures, and inter-Nation relationships to inform engagement, risk management, and partnership strategies.
  • Working knowledge of Indigenous financing mechanisms, including loan guarantee programs and related funding structures.

Compensation

  • $106,400.00 - $133,000.00
  • Develop and manage annual budgets related to Indigenous and Community Affairs activities.
  • You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

Benefits

  • Wellbeing first - Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.

Company info

  • At Northland, we're enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.
  • Since our inception, we've been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.
  • We're a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we're uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We've expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.
  • We're a different kind of independent power producer.
  • As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we're uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate.
  • We've expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • The Indigenous Relations Advisor is responsible for advancing and maintaining respectful, constructive, and outcomes-focused relationships with Indigenous Nations and organizations in support of Northland Power's development, construction, and operations activities.
  • This role provides strategic advice and hands-on leadership related to Indigenous partnerships, engagement, Duty to Consult, negotiations, and economic participation, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, corporate objectives, and Indigenous priorities.
  • Role Overview
  • Indigenous Engagement & Relationship

Equal opportunity

  • Advise senior leaders and project teams on consultation strategies, risks, mitigation measures, accommodation approaches, and regulatory positioning.
  • Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment.
  • If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.
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