Trusted relationships with Indigenous Nations are central to this Houle specialist role, based at the company's Burnaby head office.

Reporting to the Director, Business Development, you will support partnership development and market opportunities within industrial and infrastructure sectors. The position emphasizes Indigenous engagement practices, economic development initiatives, and cooperative participation planning. You will work with consultants, partners, communities, economic development corporations, and Indigenous-owned businesses to identify opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain meaningful relationships with Nations, communities, and economic corporations

Identify partnership trends and opportunities supporting business growth

Collaborate on Indigenous participation, procurement, and employment strategies





Support agreement negotiation and collaborative partnership development

Strengthen partnerships through forums, conferences, and networking

Requirements

Three or more years in partnership development or related work

Education in Indigenous Studies, communications, or community development preferred

Understanding of Indigenous partnership models and economic development

Demonstrated success building trusted, respectful community relationships

Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Bring respectful Indigenous relationship-building and partnership development experience to Houle's community-focused business growth efforts.

📌 Indigenous Partnerships Development Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Houle Electric
📍 Winnipeg