Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Land Use Lead who understands protocols and considerations when working with Indigenous Nations, peoples, and their knowledge and traditional use. The successful candidate will contribute to Ausenco’s business in a leadership role, through the design, delivery, and reporting of Indigenous engagement, knowledge and use. Our ideal candidate has excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills and will lead Ausenco's Indigenous Knowledge and Use service offering. This will involve leading the team through design, delivery, and reporting of Indigenous Knowledge and Use-related socio-cultural projects and related community, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement activities and deliverables, and being a key point of contact for our clients. 

The role may be based from any of our Canadian offices. and you may be required to travel for short periods of time. If you’re the right person for the job, we are open to discussing possible remote working arrangements.

About the role

• Lead Indigenous and socio-cultural related research programs, including baseline reports, effects assessments, cumulative effects assessment and other similar types of deliverables.
• Act as a Technical Lead for work related to Indigenous Knowledge and traditional use on interdisciplinary projects.
• Work with, lead, and mentor a team of specialists contributing to the development of cross-cultural, technical work.
• Establish criteria for  well researched and written deliverables, in accordance with environmental assessment standards, best practices, preferences and/or protocols identified by respective Indigenous Nations, and/or provincial, territorial and/or federal regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage teams to organize and deliver socio-cultural research programs and related community engagement initiatives.

About you

• Degree in social sciences, geography, environmental assessment, , natural resource management, or related field of study.
• 10+ years experience in Indigenous engagement, particularly as part of  environmental assessments under federal, provincial and/or territorial project review processes (e.g., the  BC Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO), the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA, now the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)), the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) and/or the former National Energy Board (NEB).
• Demonstrated socio-cultural experience, working with or for Indigenous Nations.
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Indigenous Knowledge and Use best practices, UNDRIP, FPIC and other related enhancements in related policy and/or regulatory advancements. Experienced facilitating meeting and/or engagement activities with diverse audiences.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent research, analysis and technical writing skills.
• Knowledgeable of participatory action research methods and approaches.
• Ability to review and contribute to high  quality products that stand up to public scrutiny.
• Experience working with Indigenous Nations in BC, the Yukon, and/or communities across Canada.
• Willing to travel, as required.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $120K - 145K

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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