Job Description
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Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Relations, the Senior Lead is responsible for maximizing the participation of Indigenous communities and businesses in Pomerleau construction projects located in Quebec, and for identifying business opportunities for Pomerleau, its affiliated companies, and its Indigenous Joint Ventures. In close collaboration with other departments (Pre-Construction, Operations, Business Development, Government Relations, Pomerleau Capital), the successful candidate will contribute to the implementation and monitoring of our Indigenous Relations (IR) strategy that aligns with the corporate strategy, areas and markets of interest for the different Business Units, as well as the needs and capacity of First Nation and Inuit communities.

What you will do

Pomerleau’s projects, support the implementation and monitoring of our Indigenous Relations strategy to develop lasting and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and businesses, and contribute to their participation on construction projects located in Quebec.

Provide strategic advice to leadership on maintaining relationships with Indigenous people, communities, and organizations.

Identify, track, and monitor issues, concerns and needs identified by Indigenous communities, clients and partners and determine how Pomerleau can help them build mutually beneficial relationships and capacity building programs.

In collaboration with the Business Development team, help identify potential business opportunities with Indigenous communities and organizations.

Support Qualifications & Proposals,



and Preconstruction teams in RFQ/RFPs/bids that have Indigenous participation requirements - draft and review IR proposal narratives, attend meetings

Support Project Teams to ensure that the commitment to Indigenous communities is met and documented appropriately - develop, review and implement project specific Indigenous Engagement and Participation Plans and related reporting.

Determine clear and realistic objectives and develop performance indicators to measure the expected progress and success.

Organize local/regional cultural awareness training for project teams and sub-contractors

Support HR in recruiting, on-boarding, and retention of Indigenous employees and student interns

Participate and represent Pomerleau at various Indigenous community and regional business networking events and career fairs.

Identify and propose potential opportunities for donations (monetary and in-kind), sponsorships and volunteer work (organizations, community events, etc.)

Support the organization of local events for office staff, support to Communications department (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, National Indigenous Peoples Day, etc.)

This role could be for you if you have

Education or training relevant to the role and responsibilities.

At least eight (8) years of experience in a similar role.

Knowledge of the construction industry,



an asset.

Strong knowledge of the Indigenous landscape in Quebec.

Knowledge of Indigenous history, cultures, and forms of governance.

In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt rapidly to changing priorities;

Very versatile, able to take initiatives and aptitude for working in a multidisciplinary team in the field of construction.

Strong organizational skills, autonomous.

Cooperative approach and solid leadership skills.

Curious, creative, and flexible.

A deep commitment to building respectful and sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities.

Availability and willingness to travel across the province on a regular basis, and occasionally elsewhere in Canada.

Benefits

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.

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📌 Senior Lead - Indigenous Relations - Quebec (Quebec City)
🏢 Pomerleau
📍 Quebec City