At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Indigenous engagement for major transportation projects and build trusted relationships.
- Company: AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, professional development, and hybrid work culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to engineering a better future for our planet.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by integrating Indigenous perspectives into infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of Indigenous engagement experience and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 113600 - 156200 $ per year.
Atkins Réalis is seeking a Senior Indigenous Engagement Specialist to support major transportation infrastructure projects across Ontario, with a primary focus on Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and Hydro One programs. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will lead Indigenous engagement and relationship management activities throughout project planning, environmental assessment, design, and construction. You will build trusted relationships with Indigenous Nations and organizations, provide strategic guidance to clients and project teams, and help ensure Indigenous interests, rights, knowledge, and perspectives are appropriately considered in project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with First Nations, Indigenous organizations, and businesses.
- Lead Indigenous engagement and consultation programs across project lifecycles.
- Develop engagement strategies, facilitate meetings, and manage commitments.
- Integrate Indigenous perspectives into project planning and decision‑making.
- Advise on consultation requirements, policies, and best practices.
- Manage engagement scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Prepare engagement plans, reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Identify and manage engagement‑related risks and opportunities.
- Support client relationships, business growth, and proposal development.
- Mentor staff and contribute to practice improvement.
About you
- 10+ years of Indigenous engagement, relations, EA, or related experience.
- Strong experience working with Indigenous communities in Canada.
- Infrastructure, transportation, environmental, or resource project experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and provide strategic client advice.
- Excellent relationship‑building, facilitation, communication, and project management skills.
- Experience with Ontario transportation projects and EA processes.
- Knowledge of Indigenous Knowledge integration, rights, treaties, UNDRIP, and reconciliation.
- Established relationships with Ontario First Nations and Indigenous organizations.
Rewards & Benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at Atkins Réalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
Values
We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Privacy & Accommodation
Atkins Réalis cares about your privacy. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Senior Indigenous Engagement Specialist employer: AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Senior Project Manager role in Toronto's vibrant airport infrastructure sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that values mentorship and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in project management.
