AltaGas
ALAIndigenousSCMEngagementSpecialist
“ALA - Indigenous SCM Engagement Specialist at AltaGas. Skills: Indigenous SCM Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Indigenous Relations, Relationship Building, Cross-functional Coordination, Vendor/Stakeholder Management, Resource Planning, Continuous Improvement. building and maintaining sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities. create opportunities for Indigenous contractors and suppliers”
What You'll Achieve.
create opportunities for Indigenous contractors and suppliers; maximize Indigenous participation in the Company’s projects and operations; Support Indigenous employment targets
Industry & Context.
Office-based with frequent travel (approximately 50%) to Indigenous communities and project sites., Travel may include long driving hours and visits outside standard business hours., Occasional visits to operating regions requiring PPE.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Native Studies, Supply Chain Management, Social Science, Business, or Communications., Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Indigenous Relations., background in Indigenous community engagement and business development., Thorough understanding of SCM processes and Indigenous matters related to resource development or energy infrastructure., Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills., High cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders., Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice to Have
Experience in the oil and gas industry or resource-based businesses., Professional certification in SCM (e. g. , PMAC, ISM)., Experience with public speaking and leading challenging discussions., Familiarity with internal tools such as ISNetworld, SIMS/Praxis.
What You'll Do.
building and maintaining sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities
create opportunities for Indigenous contractors and suppliers
provide Indigenous communities and businesses with information on economic opportunities
collaborate with internal teams and key contractors to maximize Indigenous participation in projects and operations
Develop and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with strategic Indigenous communities
Act as a liaison between Indigenous businesses
and internal SCM teams to facilitate subcontracting opportunities
Participate in the development of Contract Development Plans (CDPs) and recommend Indigenous businesses for inclusion in RFPs
Ensure Socio-Economic Requirements of Contractors (SERC) are incorporated into RFPs and support Indigenous inclusion objectives
Lead negotiations on Contractors’ Socio-Economic Plans (SEP) and provide evaluations and recommendations
Review and approve subcontract awards during the Work Execution phase
Maintain databases of Indigenous businesses
and pre-qualification status
Support Indigenous businesses in meeting pre-qualification requirements and improving internal processes
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements related to SCM and Indigenous engagement
Contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting and Indigenous spend tracking
Provide guidance to Indigenous communities on Joint Ventures (JV) and Limited Partnerships (LP) with pre-approved contractors
Support Indigenous employment targets by working closely with Indigenous businesses and subcontractors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with internal teams and key contractors; collaboration with Public Affairs and Indigenous Relations teams; Act as a liaison between Indigenous businesses, contractors, and internal SCM teams
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.; public speaking; leading challenging discussions
Process & Methodology
development of Contract Development Plans (CDPs)
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