City : Edmonton, AB

Category : Full time Business Development

Industry : Construction

Employer : Ledcor Group

Job Summary:

At Ledcor, we build great projects and strong partnerships. Guided by our “Forward Together” philosophy, we're focused on delivering success and supporting your career growth.

We are proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, one of the 100 Most Inspiring Workplaces, and for having one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures—highlighting our commitment to creating a rewarding work environment.

We are seeking a Manager, Indigenous Relations who will lead and oversee the daily operations of Ledcor’s Indigenous Affairs business development team. This role focuses on building and fostering relationships with Indigenous communities across Canada in alignment with Ledcor’s corporate priorities. The Manager will ensure the team’s efforts support short-term operational goals while enhancing Ledcor's reputation in Indigenous engagement and sustainability.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP matching, and growth opportunities.

This position can be based in any of our major offices: Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, or potentially Toronto.

Join Ledcor and build your future!

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with key Indigenous communities essential to Ledcor's initiatives.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic partnerships aligned with Ledcor’s long-term business goals.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and business units to integrate Indigenous engagement strategies into broader business plans.
• Provide direction in delivering value-added services to support business development, including data-driven insights and analysis.
• Enhance the accessibility and availability of Indigenous engagement resources and support services across all Ledcor businesses.
• Develop and maintain processes to streamline service delivery and improve the impact of the Indigenous Affairs team.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in Indigenous relations and sustainability; share insights with internal leaders.
• Monitor competitor and industry activities to refine Ledcor’s Indigenous engagement strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
• Represent Ledcor in external forums, industry associations, and community events, promoting the company’s commitment to sustainability and Indigenous engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities, clients, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the management of external relationships to support Ledcor’s business objectives and enhance its reputation.
• Ensure effective implementation of services that meet internal stakeholder needs, aligning resources with Ledcor’s operational priorities.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and teams to optimize Indigenous Affairs service delivery and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in business development, specializing in partnership building and Indigenous relations.
• Commercial and financial expertise is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures and practices.
• Excellent communication and professional writing skills.
• High proficiency in computer skills, including data analysis tools.
• Ability to travel 25-50% of the time for business development and project engagements.
• Office-based role with occasional travel for community and industry events.
• Proven managerial skills, as you will lead a team of 2 staff members.

Additional Information:

Company Description

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes. 

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.