Indigenous Employment Coordinator Full Time Permanent

WHAT’s THE JOB?

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Employment, the Indigenous Employment Coordinator, is responsible for supporting the operations team by promoting employment opportunities and advancement to Indigenous peoples who live in the communities in which we operate. This position is responsible for supporting both internal and external stakeholders through employment planning, engagement, and execution. Working with project operations teams, this position will be responsible for executing recruitment and career development programs. This position will support the advancement of opportunities for business growth by sustaining effective relationships externally. This role will require some travel to various locations throughout the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut.

The Indigenous Employment Coordinator, has the following responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders to define, plan and report recruitment activities.
• Document engagement schedule.
• Identify and foster employment contacts and develop relationships that support connecting employment opportunities with applicants.
• Develop process and resources to streamline the communication of employment opportunities.
• Conduct initial applicant screening, interview and onboard new Indigenous candidates.
• Support new hire candidates with guidance to their first schedule rotation.
• Manage course and program documents (make updates, version control, standardize)
• Administer (register/pay for external courses)
• Coordinate placements, dates, locations, rotations, mentor assignments, trainee assignments
• Coordinate meetings and follow up with mentors (weekly/biweekly etc)
• Ensure feedback documents are completed by the manager and filed.
• Ensure Program reporting is executed to present to internal and external stakeholders
• Create communication releases for snap comms, bids, partners and client  (photo writeups)
• Social media – writeups/recruitment postings
• Other related duties incidental to the work described herein

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Post‐secondary education with a preference to Business, Indigenous Studies, Hospitality, Social Work or related field an asset.
• Minimum years of relevant experience in operations, recruitment , Community Relations or similar role.
• Awareness of the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada and experience working directly with an Indigenous workforce.
• Bilingual in both French and English is an asset
• Experience attending community activities and familiarity with cultural customs and practices of the various indigenous groups in Canada is required.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe software.
• Possession of general business acumen and experience in the natural resource development, land development or service sectors is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and recent driver’s abstract will be required prior to position commencement.

• WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an industry that’s more important than ever!
• Generous Benefits package and RRSP matching.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program and Support
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!

• WORKING CONDITIONS

• 60% Office Based, 40% Field/Travel Based with a flexible work schedule, potentially requiring work on evenings and weekends

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care