Job Description Summary
The Manager of Indigenous and Community Engagement is responsible for enhancing, championing, and executing Indigenous Relations on behalf of GE Vernova Canada. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a national Indigenous Relations strategy that would reflect GEV Canada's commitment to reconciliation and long-term partnerships with Indigenous communities, internal stakeholders, and external partners. Reporting to the Canadian Country Leader of GE Vernova Hitachi, the Manager, Indigenous and Community Engagement will champion Indigenous perspectives and strategy development, ensuring integration within GEV Canadian business units.
Job Description
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Essential Responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with internal and external partners to lead all Indigenous engagement initiatives and opportunities for GEV in Canada, including, but not limited to talent and retention, training, development and education, community engagement and business development.
- Work collaboratively with the GE Vernova businesses to lead the development and execution of an Indigenous engagement strategy.
- Develop and oversee the execution of Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
- Support other key organizational initiatives, including development of relevant policies and practices.
- Document all Canadian community engagement activities and initiatives as required by GEV business leaders across business units.
- In collaboration with GEV Global DEI team, design and deliver internal Indigenous awareness training and education programs for all employees.
- Work collaboratively with GEV businesses and community leaders to identify shared goals and support transparent and open communication channels.
- Develop and implement effective communication strategies to promote GE Vernova Canada's commitment to Indigenous relations.
- Represent GE Vernova Canada at relevant industry events, conferences, and community gatherings, maintaining positive relations.
- Establish and maintain project schedules as required.
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Required Qualifications:
- Post Graduate degree in Indigenous Studies, business, social sciences, or a similar field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Indigenous relations, reconciliation, environment, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the following areas:
- Working with Indigenous groups to provide employment and training opportunities
- Proven skills in establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative working relationships with Indigenous groups within Canada
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Indigenous and First Nation history, culture, and forms of governance.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Valid G Driver's license.
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time within Canada.
- Flexibility to work weekends to support Indigenous community events.
Desired Characteristics:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy's List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.
Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes