Description
The Manager, Engagement reports to the Director, Community and leads the planning, coordination, delivery, and documentation of Nex Gen’s Indigenous and community engagement activities. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to the Engagement team and supports respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, and other external stakeholders.
The role advises the Director, Community and VP, Community on engagement risks, emerging issues, capacity requirements, and opportunities; integrates Indigenous and community commitments into Rook I Project planning; and supports regulatory engagement, agreement implementation, community initiatives, and Nex Gen’s environmental, social, and governance objectives.
Application Deadline
16 October 2026
Department
Engagement
Location
Saskatoon
Schedule
20 months, full time. Attendance at community meetings, events, and engagement activities may occasionally be required outside regular business hours.
Environment
Work is performed in the Saskatoon office, community, meeting, event, and project-site environments. The role requires regular interaction with Indigenous Nations and communities and periodic presence at the Rook I site.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Engagement Management
Lead and execute Nex Gen's Indigenous, community, public, and regulatory engagement strategy.
Translate engagement commitments and objectives into actionable plans and team priorities.
Represent the organization at community, stakeholder, and regulatory engagement events.
Lead or support internal and external committees, ensuring commitments and action items are delivered.
Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, engagement trends, and best practices.




Indigenous & Community Relations
Build and maintain respectful, transparent, and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Nations, community leaders, and stakeholders.
Guide and support team members responsible for community and Indigenous relations.
Manage complex stakeholder issues and address community concerns effectively.
Oversee community information sessions and engagement activities across northern Saskatchewan.
Promote meaningful Indigenous engagement practices throughout the organization.
Engagement Planning & Program Delivery
Oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and documentation of engagement activities and events.
Manage engagement materials, presentations, meeting records, and event logistics.
Ensure commitments, decisions, discussions, and follow-up actions are accurately documented and tracked.
Monitor timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder commitments to ensure completion.
Regulatory & Project Support
Lead regulatory engagement activities supporting environmental assessment, permitting, and project development.
Serve as Nex Gen's Regulatory Lead on environmental and stakeholder committees.
Ensure Indigenous and community commitments are integrated across project teams and workstreams.
Support regulatory submissions, approvals, engagement reporting, and ESG disclosures.




Monitor regulatory developments and proactively address potential risks or delays.
Agreements & Community Commitments
Support implementation and management of Impact Benefit Agreements, Mutual Benefit Agreements, and other community commitments.
Track agreement obligations, monitor progress, and coordinate follow-up actions.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with agreements and community commitments.
Oversee community investment programs, sponsorships, and related initiatives.
Risk Management & Strategic Advisory
Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on engagement risks, stakeholder concerns, and emerging issues.
Assess relationship, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.
Develop mitigation strategies and support informed decision-making and contingency planning.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop members of the Engagement team.
Establish priorities, assign work, monitor performance, and ensure high‑quality deliverables.
Conduct performance reviews and support employee development planning.
Assess team capacity and recommend additional resources when needed.
Budget & Reporting
Develop and manage annual engagement budgets.
Prepare forecasts and monitor expenditures against budget targets.
Identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
Health, Safety, Environment & Community (HSEC)
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSEC standards.
Ensure engagement activities, travel, meetings, and community events are conducted safely.
Support the integration of community, environmental, and safety considerations into organizational decision-making.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required
Post-secondary education in Indigeno

📌 Manager, engagement (Saskatoon)
🏢 NexGen Energy
📍 Saskatoon