Advisor, Indigenous Relations

This position is required to be on-site.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Relations, the Advisor, Indigenous Relations is responsible for facilitating the execution of the Nutrien Indigenous Relations Strategy through meaningful collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Lead the development and function of the Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) supporting recruitment, placements, and professional development supporting successful outcomes.
• Support the development and ongoing management of relationships between Nutrien and organizations advancing economic reconciliation. This includes aligning relationships with Nutrien’s core value of Inclusion and our priority of positive impacts in the communities where we operate.
• Support opportunities for Indigenous people to have meaningful careers in our offices and operations with the goal to become representative across all job categories.
• Lead the engagement of Indigenous community organizations for investment and programming to close the education and workforce gaps Indigenous people face.
• Support Operating Segment and Corporate Functional teams to achieve Indigenous Strategy goals across our entire value chain.
• Develop communication materials and tools to communicate our commitment and drive culture change internally and externally for Indigenous inclusion across our value chain.
• Engage and support Talent and Organizational Development to build capacity in our processes and competency in our people for meaningful impact, internally and externally, and increased Indigenous inclusion.
• Travel as needed (at times internationally), travel at times may exceed ~25%.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in business-related field, social sciences, or community development and governance & 2 years of related experience, OR a combination of formal education through a recognized post-secondary institution & 7 years of directly related experience in the following areas:
• Community development.
• Indigenous Relations.
• Experience advancing reconciliation.
• Comprehensive understanding of Canada’s history and the resulting challenges facing Indigenous communities and people.
• Experience as a change agent to eliminate the challenges and barriers faced by Indigenous communities and people.
• Experience developing relationships with community and Indigenous-led organizations to have a positive impact improving the quality of life of Indigenous people, families, and communities.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team, as a facilitator and individually.
• Strong ability to build and evolve relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve conflict and achieve mutually agreeable solutions.
• Experience in attracting Indigenous talent into careers would be considered an asset but is not required.
• Experience in communication activities to increase community and industry commitment to act on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and make a positive impact in Indigenous communities would be considered an asset but is not required.
• Experience measuring and analyzing outcomes and impacts of strategy tactics would be considered an asset but is not required.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.