Energy Associate

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and activities between SON and proponents.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of community engagement processes related to the Project
• Assist with preparation of communication that supports the free, prior, and informed consent of the SON Communities.
• Ensure that all meetings and processes are documented.
• Follow-up on any outstanding action items derived from the Nuclear Advisory Committee
• Assist with initiatives to ensure SON’s Aboriginal and treaty rights, interests and concerns are addressed through duty to consult process
• Work productively with SONEO team members, SON Joint Council members and committees, proponents, government and non-government agencies, legal and other key individuals
• Attend community engagement sessions as a representative of the SON EO that support Energy projects 
• Attend workshops, conferences and other professional development opportunities to build on ecological, technical and legislative knowledge
• Adhere to all SON policies & procedures, including Health & Safety guidelines
• Demonstrate good judgment
• Respect the confidentiality of SON, the community and employee information
• Deal professionally & courteously with all internal & external contacts
• Seek guidance / direction as necessary in the performance of duties
• Act as an ambassador for SON at all times
• General administrative duties
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year related work experience.

OR

• Minimum 3 years work experience in a related field.

AND

• Comprehensive computer skills including MS Office, Web, social media platforms
• Relevant knowledge and recent experience working with First Nations culture and Traditions
• Experience working with or within First Nations governments, or Municipal/Provincial/Federal governments.
• In-depth understanding of SON Territory, rights, interests, and culture.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including excellent
• presentations skills
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills
• Able to work efficiently with competing priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accounting & budgeting principles
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for work
• Willingness to provide the results of a Criminal Background Check
• Willingness to take all reasonable and necessary precautions to ensure personal         health & safety and that of fellow workers
• Understanding of Duty to Consult processes is considered an asset
• Post Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or Environmental Management or related field is an asset

Core Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Continuous Learning
• Detail Oriented
• Team Player
• Strong organizational skills
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Networking & Relationship Building
• Organizational and Environmental Awareness
• Planning and Organizing
• Stewardship of Resources