Indigenous Relations Business Development Specialist

Build Indigenous partnerships and business growth at Houle from the Burnaby head office, supporting industrial and infrastructure opportunities. Strong relationship-building and communication skills matter.As Houle’s Indigenous Relations and Business Development Specialist, you will report to the Director, Business Development. You will advance market opportunities by fostering Indigenous partnerships, supporting business development initiatives, and creating shared value. The work includes stakeholder engagement, partnership development, project coordination, and Indigenous participation initiatives.Key Responsibilities:
Build relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, corporations, and businessesIdentify partnership opportunities and trends supporting business growthDevelop engagement strategies with Indigenous consultants and partnersTrack Indigenous participation commitments across projects and pursuitsRepresent Houle at forums, conferences, events, and networking opportunitiesRequirements:
Degree or diploma in business, marketing, construction, Indigenous studies, or related disciplineThree or more years in development, engagement, partnerships, or coordinationKnowledge of Indigenous engagement practices and economic development initiativesStrong communication, organization, relationship-building, and collaboration skillsExperience negotiating agreements and developing collaborative partnershipsBring Indigenous engagement knowledge and business development experience to expand trusted partnerships across Houle’s industrial and infrastructure markets.
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