Indigenous Support and Liaison Advisor

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

As a Indigenous Support and Liaison Advisor, your will act as a liaison between Indigenous communities and project teams in order to integrate environmental issues into railway projects, while respecting Indigenous knowledge and cultural protocols. 

Missions/Main Duties

• Serve as a liaison between Indigenous communities and project teams, integrating environmental considerations into railway projects and ensuring culturally appropriate engagement.
• Facilitate consultations, workshops, and transparent communication regarding environmental impacts, respecting Indigenous protocols and perspectives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of environmental impact mitigation plans tailored to Indigenous contexts.
• Inform and train engineering teams on incorporating Indigenous traditional knowledge and fostering respectful engagement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare clear reports and recommendations, accurately reflecting the views and expectations of Indigenous communities.

Profile/Skills

Education : University degree (Bachelor’s) in Environment, Social Sciences, Indigenous Relations, Project Management, or a relevant field.

Years of experience : 5 to 10 years experience in a similar role.

Technical competencies :

• Understanding of environmental and regulatory issues in the railway sector in Quebec.
• Experience organizing public or community consultations.
• Proficiency with office and document management software.
• Basic knowledge of Indigenous law and community engagement policies.
• Knowledge of an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal and soft skills :              

• Excellent intercultural communication skills.
• Strong empathy and active listening ability.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve problems collaboratively.
• High ethical standards, diplomacy, and respect for confidentiality.
• Aptitude for building and maintaining trust-based relationships with stakeholders.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.