Hydro One

Hydro One is currently accepting applications for several positions, including Sr Advisor Aboriginal Relations:

Job Title: Sr Advisor Aboriginal Relations

General Accountabilities:

• Reporting to the Senior Manager, First Nations & Métis Relations the successful candidate will support in the implementation of HONI’s First Nations & Métis Relations policy.
• Responsibilities include the following:
• Contact with management and staff of other departments and divisions, separately and when engaged on multi-disciplinary project planning teams to discuss matters pertaining to First Nations & Métis Relations.
• Contact with representatives of First Nations & Métis community leaders, government departments and agencies and with federal, provincial, and municipal leaders, to discuss projects/programs affecting communities.
• Contact with consultants and specialists while participating in contract negotiations for their services and when dealing with contract administration matters.
• Requires visits to First Nations and/or Métis communities to discuss projects/programs, monitor project progress, assess field staff performance and attend meetings.
• Assisting in identifying existing and future risks to Hydro One’s ability to deliver reliable, low cost energy and helps develops strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Supporting the establishment of influential strategic internal and external relationships.
• Consult with other utilities and ministries with regards to matters relating to First Nations & Métis Relations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria:

• Requires experience in project management and negotiations, including developing and implementation of consultation plans.
• A background in business planning and reporting with well-developed analytical skills.
• A comprehensive understanding of the goals and aspirations of First Nations & Métis people in Ontario and how they relate to the energy industry.
• A period of over 4 years and up to and including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
• The ability to work in a busy environment with competing priorities and limited direction.
• Requires planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and checking work, and monitoring the quality and quantity.
• A university degree in indigenous studies, social sciences, public or business administration, public policy or equivalent.

If you share our passion for safety, our customer service focus, and are ready to play a lead role in building a bright future, we would love to hear from you!

Hydro One is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer.  We thank all candidates for applying.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: Tuesday, February 3, 2015

To apply: www.HydroOne.com/Careers or https://jobs.hydroone.com/job/Toronto-Sr-Advsr-Aboriginal-Relations-ON/243184900/

Candidates must apply online and prior to the deadline in order to be considered.

Please visit www.HydroOne.com/Careers to view all other available positions.