Advisor, Indigenous Relations

Keyera Career Opportunity Why Keyera? It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities. When you work with us, you'll enjoy: Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses Paid vacation and eight flex days each year Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more. Role/Location Specific Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time. Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications. Job Type: Permanent THE POSITION As a critical member of Keyera’s External Affairs team, the Advisor, Indigenous Relations will advance business priorities and strengthen our external relationships and reputation by providing a considerable amount of expertise in Indigenous Relations. Based in Calgary and reporting to the Team Lead of Indigenous Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for building authentic and long-term relationships and partnerships, managing engagement with several Nations and communities, and supporting formal project consultations while advancing broad business priorities.

Build, maintain, and deepen respectful long-term relationships with First Nations, Métis settlements, and Indigenous communities and leaders across Keyera’s operating regions. Act as subject matter expert and key internal contact for Indigenous Relations matters related to regulatorily required Indigenous Consultation on new projects and existing operations, general Indigenous engagement activities, supply chain management activities, Keyera’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and more. Collaborate with peers and leaders from projects, operations, supply chain management, regulatory, land, and other colleagues and teams from across Keyera to advance Indigenous Relations objectives. Facilitate and conduct regulatorily required provincial and federal Consultation with Indigenous groups on multiple projects simultaneously. Manage records of Consultation. Collaborate with project teams to adhere to regulatory timelines and project budgets. Work directly with members of Chief and Council, Consultation departments, Economic Development departments, and other community functions. Liaise with Indigenous community business leaders and collaborate with Keyera Supply Chain Management to maximize Indigenous inclusion within Keyera’s contracting and procurement activities on capital and expense projects. Support the objectives of Keyera’s Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Attend and participate in community events and initiatives, as required. Coordinate and host internal and external meetings, events, and open houses. Facilitate internal cultural awareness initiatives and events. QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of 5 years of direct and/or related experience in Indigenous relations, community relations, and/or regulatory. A University Degree, College Diploma, or Professional Certification in a relevant