01 Nov
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Indigenous professionals
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Calgary
01 Nov
Indigenous professionals
Calgary
Lead Indigenous engagement and conservation strategy at Wilder Institute headquarters in Calgary, with hybrid work available up to two days weekly. As Principal Advisor, you will strengthen relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis rights holders. You will integrate Indigenous knowledge systems with conservation priorities and support reconciliation efforts. The work includes strategic advice, operational guidance, and intercultural competency development.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop trusted partnerships with Indigenous governments, communities, and organizations
- Lead Indigenous Engagement strategy development with internal parties
- Design engagement frameworks respecting rights, treaties, protocols, and worldviews
- Advise teams on Indigenous-led conservation and reconciliation initiatives
- Track engagement and conservation outcomes and prepare reports
Requirements:
- Lived experience as an Indigenous person is required
- Five to ten years’ related Indigenous relations, conservation, or policy experience
- Understanding of governance, cultural protocols, and traditional ecological knowledge
- Experience with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples
- Project management, facilitation, communication, and Microsoft Suite expertise Bring Indigenous relations expertise, strategic guidance, and conservation knowledge to advance inclusive conservation at Wilder Institute.
📌 Principal Indigenous Engagement Advisor (Calgary)
🏢 Indigenous professionals
📍 Calgary