Lead Indigenous engagement and conservation strategy with the Wilder Institute in Calgary, using intercultural competency and relationship-building expertise. This permanent full-time position offers hybrid flexibility.
As Principal Advisor, you will shape reconciliation efforts with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis rights holders. You will provide strategic advice, operational guidance, and policy support across conservation activities. The work strengthens inclusive conservation and lasting team-oriented relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop trusted partnerships with Indigenous governments, communities, and organizations
- Lead Indigenous Engagement strategy development and implementation
- Advise on Indigenous-led conservation and reconciliation initiatives
- Align practices with TRC Calls to Action and UNDRIP
- Track engagement outcomes and prepare internal and external reports
Requirements:
- Lived experience as an Indigenous person is required
- Five to ten years of related experience
- Understanding of Indigenous governance, protocols, and traditional ecological knowledge
- Experience with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples
- Strong facilitation, communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Bring Indigenous relations, conservation, and reconciliation expertise to advance inclusive conservation at the Wilder Institute.