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Job Summary
The Coordinator, Indigenous Relations is responsible for overseeing sponsorships, donations, and event participation. The role sources opportunities and coordinates participation or attendance to ensure sponsored events are leveraged. Furthermore, the incumbent tracks the donation and sponsorship budget. Furthermore, the position is accountable for the ongoing gathering of information (documents, reports, etc.) to document the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) journey to facilitate annual and recertification reporting as well as drafting the submission. The position works in collaboration with the CN Hub to ensure the Indigenous Relations web page is maintained and the information shared with key stakeholders is accurate. The Indigenous Relations team has a database and the incumbent ensures documents are properly uploaded and the data base is well maintained.
Main Responsibilities
Understand, implement, and live CN's Indigenous vision and strategy
Search for key events aligned with the Indigenous vision to ensure their coordination, attendance and logistic (e.g., promotional items, booth material)
Review requests and provide recommendations on strategic sponsorships
Ensure approved sponsorships are leveraged and CN is appropriately recognized
Track the sponsorship and donation budget and distribution of cheques
Liaise with Regional Managers, Indigenous Relations to establish strategic locations and partnerships
Work with the Hub to ensure the Indigenous Relations web page and Intranet site, including the Events Calendar are up to date
Gather event pictures and information to be posted and ensure with the HUB they are kept up to date
Ensure adequate visibility of and communication about CN's sponsorships, news, and events
Handle the Indigenous Relations database on SharePoint to ensure documents are properly uploaded on an ongoing basis and the data base is up to date
Act as a trusted advisor to CN's Indigenous Relations team
Participate and be proactive in the realization of the Indigenous Relations team's objectives
Organize the logistics of team meetings (e.g., invitations, agenda, reservation)
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires minimal travel (up to 10%) within Canada.
Requirements
Experience
Indigenous Relations
Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent College Diploma
Competencies
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Communicates with impact
Solves problems to create value
Demonstrates active listening
Seeks and values all perspectives
Collaborates with others and shares information
Applies critical thinking
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Word, Excel, Visio)
Knowledge of project management and administrative best practices
Knowledge of Indigenous culture and matters
Knowledge of railway terminology
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at .
As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.