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
🏢 Wilder Institute
📍 Calgary