Summary Are you passionate about fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities? GFL Environmental Services is seeking an Indigenous Advisor to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Senior Indigenous Advisor, you will lead engagement initiatives with Indigenous Communities and their Economic Development arms and be accountable for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in Western Canada. You will be part of our externally facing team focused on building and maintaining strong relationships with Indigenous communities while delivering on GFL Environmental Services business objectives. You will work collaboratively across different business units and all leadership levels within the company. Effective Indigenous participation and engagement is a key component of GFL Environmental Service's approach to Indigenous Engagement. This is a critical role in supporting our Indigenous Engagement strategies and initiatives and will travel to remote locations throughout Western Canada. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Lead and manage relationships with Indigenous groups, fostering economic development and social programs. Lead the implementation of Indigenous Participation Plans and contribute to the development and refinement of project execution plans in alignment with the Company’s Indigenous Policy and Strategy. Support the team and wider business by managing issues, resolving problems, and ensuring that priorities are met and escalations are handled quickly and effectively. Provide strategic support and guidance to the team and other internal groups to ensure the needs, interests, and priorities of Indigenous communities are understood and considered in GFL Environmental Services projects and operations. Represent the company in both Indigenous communities and public settings in a professional and skillful manner. Collaborate with team members and business units to prioritize and manage business objectives, opportunities, and risks. Ensure consistent, timely communication and engagement internally and externally while driving deliverables and team performance. Participate in negotiations and senior-level discussions with Indigenous communities. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Valid Driver’s License. Must be able to travel within Western Canada as required by the business. 3-5 years of experience in Indigenous Relations is preferred. Experience in the Environmental Services Industry is considered an asset. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Direct experience and in-depth knowledge of Indigenous Relations issues, concerns and approaches to create opportunities for mutual benefit Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively present to a variety of audiences. High energy, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a dynamic and diverse team environment. Flexible and able to adapt to a fluid travel schedule. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong respectful relationships with a variety of groups, from the grassroots to senior levels, both internally and externally. Ability to be a team player and work independently to achieve project-driven deliverables in a continuously evolving context. Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.
