Senior Indigenous Engagement Specialist

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Indigenous Engagement Specialist to support major transportation infrastructure projects across Ontario, with a primary focus on Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and Hydro One programs.

Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will lead Indigenous engagement and relationship management activities throughout project planning, environmental assessment, design, and construction. You will build trusted relationships with Indigenous Nations and organizations, provide strategic guidance to clients and project teams, and help ensure Indigenous interests, rights, knowledge, and perspectives are appropriately considered in project delivery.

• Build and maintain relationships with First Nations, Indigenous organizations, and businesses.
• Lead Indigenous engagement and consultation programs across project lifecycles.
• Develop engagement strategies, facilitate meetings, and manage commitments.
• Integrate Indigenous perspectives into project planning and decision‑making.
• Advise on consultation requirements, policies, and best practices.
• Manage engagement scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Prepare engagement plans, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Identify and manage engagement‑related risks and opportunities.
• Support client relationships, business growth, and proposal development.
• Mentor staff and contribute to practice improvement.

• 10+ years of Indigenous engagement, relations, EA, or related experience.
• Strong experience working with Indigenous communities in Canada.
• Infrastructure, transportation, environmental, or resource project experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and provide strategic client advice.
• Excellent relationship‑building, facilitation, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with Ontario transportation projects and EA processes.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Knowledge integration, rights, treaties, UNDRIP, and reconciliation.
• Established relationships with Ontario First Nations and Indigenous organizations.

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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