Jacobs is currently looking to hire an Indigenous Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team in any of our canadian offices.

Our Jacobs Indigenous Relations team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business, and we are expanding our team to support our Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Programs.

In this position, you will be part of a dynamic team, supporting projects across Canada.

Your role involves developing and advancing Indigenous procurement strategies that increase meaningful participation by Indigenous businesses and communities.

The successful candidate will be a relationship-focused leader with experience working alongside Indigenous communities, workforce development organizations, industry partners, and project teams.

The position requires the ability to build partnerships, develop workforce initiatives, support supplier inclusion, and track performance outcomes in a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:
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Develop procurement strategies: Create and implement Indigenous participation plans aligned with corporate and project objectives.
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Balance project risks: Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to weigh commercial value against participation goals.
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Build community relationships: Maintain respectful, effective partnerships with Indigenous businesses and economic organizations.
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Serve as primary contact: Guide Indigenous enterprises through qualifications, bidding processes, and award decisions.
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Host engagement events: Facilitate workshops, meetings,



and information sessions to raise opportunity awareness.
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Lead sourcing activities: Manage prequalification's, RFPs, bidder clarifications, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
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Oversee contract lifecycle: Direct amendments, change orders, and final contract close-out activities.
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Strengthen business readiness: Help Indigenous suppliers understand procurement practices and project requirements.
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Support economic development: Drive long-term capacity building to expand community access to project opportunities.
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Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Indigenous Studies, Socioeconomic Development, Project Management or related field.
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5+ years of experience in Social procurement and/or Indigenous relations
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Strong understanding of Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, and Indigenous economic participation.
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Experience or knowledge of Indigenous cultural values.
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Demonstrated technical writing skills and high attention to detail to provide high-quality deliverables.
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Time management skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects and meet project deadlines.
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High level of initiative and problem solving and adaptability.
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Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
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Robust understanding and consideration for safety.
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Willingness to work flexible hours
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
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Experience seeing major projects from planning through construction.
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Experience engaging with Indigenous groups and collaborating with representatives and community members
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Proven ability to collaborate with Indigenous groups to identify opportunities for Indigenous partnerships
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Financial literacy and understanding of managing budgets and schedules.
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The ability to inspire, mentor, motivate, and build respect among colleagues, fostering a cohesive work environment.
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📌 Indigenous Procurement Specialist (Kitchener)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Kitchener