Senior Director, Atlantic Region and Indigenous Partnerships Build Canada Homes Permanent Full-Time Halifax, NS, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1103

Salary Range: $160,764.00 To $190,907.25 Annually

Department: Partnerships

Employment status

Full-Time, permanent

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Senior Director, Atlantic Region and Indigenous Partnerships role provides strategic leadership and enterprise oversight for the development and advancement of Indigenous housing partnerships, community economic development initiatives, and Indigenous-focused housing programs and projects across Build Canada Homes and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Corporation” or “BCH”). The role drives the strategic direction and implementation of Indigenous engagement approaches, Indigenous partnership frameworks, community development initiatives, and housing opportunities that reflect Indigenous priorities while creating pathways for sustainable housing delivery, local economic participation, and long-term community benefits.

Collaborating across BCH, the role cultivates and maintains senior-level relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, government partners, housing organizations, development partners, financial institutions, and sector organizations to advance housing opportunities and Indigenous partnership initiatives. The position provides oversight and accountability for Indigenous partnership performance, program outcomes, risks, commitments, and funding activities, while coordinating reporting, maintaining alignment with established policies and agreements, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and delivering measurable organizational and community outcomes.

KEY FUNCTIONS TheAtlantic Region and Indigenous Partnershipsmay oversee, lead or participate in any of the key functions listed

INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Leads the development, stewardship and strategic management of relationships with Indigenous communities, governments, housing providers, development organizations, and sector partners.

Negotiates, establishes and oversees Indigenous partnership frameworks, collaboration agreements, and community-based initiatives aligned with BCH’s strategic priorities, corporate objectives, and reconciliation commitments.

Provides senior‑management leadership for Indigenous partnership opportunities, housing initiatives, and development activities that advance Indigenous‑led housing outcomes.

Supports Indigenous stakeholder engagement activities, relationship plans, and Indigenous partnership performance measures.

Allocates resources, oversees partnership performance, tracks commitments, and identifies opportunities to strengthen Indigenous partnership outcomes,



organizational effectiveness and community impact.

Provides strategic advice to senior leadership on emerging partnership opportunities, risks, and priorities affecting Indigenous housing and community economic development outcomes.

INDIGENOUS HOUSING PROGRAMS, PROJECTS & COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Leads the strategic development and oversight of Indigenous‑focused housing programs, community development initiatives, and economic participation opportunities within assigned portfolios.

Oversees program planning, implementation activities, funding initiatives, capacity‑building efforts, and Indigenous partnership‑based project delivery, , ensuring alignment with BCH's strategic priorities and Indigenous housing objectives.

Leads the identification, evaluation and advancement of housing opportunities, Indigenous partnership proposals, and community initiatives to support informed recommendations and decision‑making.

Monitors program performance, financial utilization, delivery milestones, and outcomes against approved objectives, ensuring effective stewardship of resources and achievement of measurable results.

Develops reports, briefing materials, analyses, and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors to support program delivery and continuous improvement.

INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Establishes enterprise‑wide, culturally grounded engagement strategies that reflect Indigenous priorities, protocols, and community contexts.

Leads complex engagement and consultation activities, gathers stakeholder feedback, and translates engagement outcomes into actionable recommendations.

Oversees risks, compliance obligations, Indigenous partnership commitments, and program requirements ensuring effective governance, accountability, and alignment with BCH objectives.

Maintains performance indicators, reporting frameworks, and documentation supporting transparency and accountability.

Identifies process improvements, lessons learned, and opportunities to strengthen Indigenous engagement, partnership management, and community development practices.

Ensures the implementation of performance measurement and accountability frameworks to evaluate outcomes, monitor progress, and drive organizational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE





Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Social Sciences, Economic Development, or a related field.

Minimum ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in Indigenous engagement, Indigenous relations, community development, housing programs, partnership management, economic development, or related fields.

Significant experience leading large‑scale programs, portfolios, strategic initiatives, and multidisciplinary teams within complex organizational environments.

Experience building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and stakeholders.

Experience developing and implementing community engagement strategies, Indigenous partnership frameworks, and collaborative initiatives.

Knowledge of Indigenous housing issues, Indigenous governance structures, community development practices, and reconciliation principles.

Experience preparing reports, analyses, briefing materials, presentations, and recommendations for leadership.

Experience managing budgets, funding programs, resource allocation, performance measurement frameworks and organizational risks.

Knowledge of housing development, affordable housing programs, funding arrangements, or community infrastructure initiatives is considered an asset.

Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills.

Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.

Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Personal days, Employee Family Assistance Program, Fitness Allowance, Pension and Incentive.

- The recruitment range provided reflects the expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Build Canada Homes (BCH) is an equal chance employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier‑free workplace. BCH is committed to complying with all applicable federal, provincial, and territorial accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment processes for candidates who require them.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please inform us as soon as possible, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and support your full participation in a fair and equitable recruitment experience.

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