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CN Manager, Indigenous Relations in Montreal, Canada
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Job Summary
This bilingual Manager, Indigenous Relationsis responsible forproactively engaging with Indigenous Communities, on their assigned territory, to build mutually respectful relationships. The role gathers information from and for the Senior Managers, Engagement, Indigenous Relationsin order toprioritize the communities to engage with and to help the Senior Manager todevelop strategicapproaches, and various national programs. The positionfacilitatesOperations and projects andworks towards the implementation of thetheCNIndigenous Reconciliation Action Plan(IRAP), the CN Indigenous Visions and the Indigenous Relations Policy for its designated territory or any national initiative assigned to the position.
Main Responsibilities
Understand, implement,and liveCN’sIRAP,vision andIndigenous Relations Policyand approach matters in an enlightened and respectful fashion.
Ensure community concerns are heard by CN and appropriately respondedto ensure that no conflicts arise.
Implement national programs developed by the Senior Managers
Plan provincial engagement on the designated territory aligned with the global strategy
Engage with Indigenous communities on the designated territory to proactively develop andmaintainmutually respectful relationships andidentifybusiness opportunities or candidates to help implement CN’s IRAPalong with CN’svisionand Indigenous Relations Policy
Organize site visits with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help Indigenous leaders and communities understand what the company stands for and potential projects.
Build a strong internal and external network to ensure awareness of issues and prevent them from becoming sources of conflict or to resolve them quickly.
Assistin the negotiation of agreementsthat protectCN and respect Indigenous Communities.
Acts as a trusted advisor to Front Line Supervisors (FLS) and the diversity council on all Indigenous related matters
Understand and apply methods of alternative dispute resolution in dealings between the organization,Indigenouscommunitiesand Governments.
Understand the legal framework related to crown consultation for project development in general and how to best position CNregardingpotential delegation of the procedural aspects of such consultation within the designated territoryand document required consultation processes.
Understand the overall business plan and the role that Indigenous Relations plays in supporting the strategy and initiatives
Understand the culture, history, nuances, rituals, organizational structures,symbolismand social complexities of Indigenous communities
Understand the physical placement of CN’s right-of-way network by being familiar with facilities, subdivisions, track profiles and timetables
Communicate in both English and French.
Working Conditions
The role hasusuallystandard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday toFriday, butmayrequiredsome workoutside of the usual schedule. The incumbentis required towork in various communities and must employ exceptional focus in stressful situations.The positionmay be exposed torequiresto maintaina high levelof diplomacy, understanding, and knowledge of Indigenous governance and communities. The role requires frequent travel (up to 70%), mostly within the designated territory,invery remote locations, unconventional travel, and accommodations.
Requirements
Experience
Indigenous Relations
- Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Indigenous Studies, or another related field or extensive experience in Indigenous Engagement and Relations
Competencies
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Applies critical thinking
Solves problems to create value
Demonstrates active listening
Creates a sense of belonging and inclusion
Promotes diversity and equity
Seeksand values all perspectives
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of CN Operations and Network, the designated territory, and Indigenous communities
Knowledge of CN railway, structure,marketingand other systems
Fluently bilingual in both written and verbal (English, French)
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.