Summit Search Group has proudly partnered with Recycle BC and Multi-Material Stewardship Western (MMSW) on the search for an Indigenous Relations Representative. They are not-for-profit Extended Producer Responsibility organizations for residential waste packaging and paper recycling in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

Recycle BCensures packaging and paper product is collected from households and recycling depots, sorted and recycled responsibly. Recycle BC provides recycling services either directly to communities or by working in partnership with collectors like local governments, First Nations, private companies, and other not-for-profit organizations. MMSW was established to help obligated businesses meet their requirements under the Saskatchewan Recycling Regulation, helping to share the cost to Saskatchewan municipalities of providing recycling of household waste packaging and paper to residents.

Position Overview:

The Indigenous Relations Representative at MMSW, Saskatchewan will play a critical role in establishing, planning, developing and implementing the Program Plan through meaningful engagement with First Nation and Mtis communities and organizations throughout Saskatchewan. This is an exciting opportunity to exercise leadership, influence change at the community level and work with a passionate team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Relationship Building: Identify and liaise with First Nation and Mtis communities and external partners to explore collaboration opportunities, gather key information, and build strong relationships.

Program Engagement: Develop and share engagement materials, coordinate in-person meetings, and manage communication to introduce program plans, recycling benefits, and the transition to a full EPR model.

Strategy Development: Contribute to the creation and evaluation of a province-wide Indigenous engagement strategy, focusing on community needs, readiness, and best practices to enhance program success.

Program Support: Assist in designing and implementing projects that align with program objectives, including community training, education, and events to promote the collection of packaging and paper.

Operational Management: Develop procedures and templates to standardize operations, support priority projects, and ensure effective program implementation and continuous improvement.

Collaboration: Work closely with the Manager of Indigenous and Community Engagement and other team members to assess key metrics, address operational concerns, and enhance program efficiency.

Reconciliation Efforts: Support corporate reconciliation commitments and participate in the Indigenous Relations working group, ensuring that organizational values are consistently demonstrated.

Qualifications And Experience:

• Post-secondary education related to environmental studies, sustainability, supply chain, operations, related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 - 7 years work experience in Indigenous relations / engagement.
• Strong demonstrated experience in planning, developing and implementing large scale Indigenous engagement strategies, plans and initiatives
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with Indigenous communities and representatives.
• As an innovative person, you have deep and broad experience in Indigenous relations that complements your passion for environmental stewardship
• Ability to act as a change agent and play a key role in advancing reconciliation and environmental stewardship
• Provide subject matter expertise to MMSW leads, First Nation and Mtis communities and organizations and associated external partners
• Excellent computer and software skills (Microsoft Suite, SAP)
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively create and implement project plans.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible work schedule requiring occasional extended working hours to meet deadlines during peak periods;
• Ability to work in an environment that is open to the elements and may be dirty and surrounded with heavy machinery and processing equipment;
• Requires travel within the province to meet with First Nation and Mtis communities and organizations as well as operational partners (i.e. receiving facilities, depots, transfer stations and transporters)
• Valid SK drivers license and a suitable vehicle is required.(in some cases, a rental vehicle can be utilized).

MMSW offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and advancement within their organization.

If you are a Passionate Indigenous Relations Representative, looking for an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this position.

For more information on this opportunity and our client, please reach out to Jessica Willis, at Summit Search Group at[email protected]

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