SENIOR ADVISOR, INDIGENOUS RELATIONS
Core
Strengthen BDC's relationships with Indigenous rights-holders, communities, and partners to advance economic reconciliation and support Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Role type
Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations (Strategic IC)
Builds
Trusted partnerships and initiatives aligned with BDC's Reconciliation Strategy
Domain
Indigenous relations, economic development, public sector
Deliverable
client delivery | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Indigenous relations engagement, community partnership development, program and project management, cultural protocol knowledge, strategic advising, stakeholder facilitation, research and benchmarking
Preferred skills
UNDRIP and TRC Calls to Action expertise, Indigenous entrepreneur program development, bilingualism (English/French), Indigenous language knowledge
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Build and sustain trusted relationships with Indigenous rights-holders and partners across Canada; translate community insights into actionable recommendations for BDC teams; lead and coordinate reconciliation initiatives from planning to execution; represent BDC at community, industry, and government forums; support implementation of the Reconciliation Strategy through research and reporting; serve as a subject matter expert on Indigenous engagement and cultural protocols.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope