Energy Associate - Bruce Power

**Priority given to Saugeen Ojibway Nation Members

The Energy Associate for Bruce Power (BP) will be the principal coordinator for engagement between the SON Environment Office and Leadership, and BP. The Energy Associate BP will work with the Energy Manager and other Environment Office staff to coordinate meetings, develop work plans, manage budgets, and complete or coordinate reviews and analysis of technical documents, review and analysis of relevant policy and regulatory documents, and other items related to BP’s ongoing operation with the SON Traditional Territory. The scope of this file covers a number of items, including TEEBO (Training, Education, Employment, Business Opportunities), Medical Isotopes, Community Engagement, and Environmental & Regulatory matters.

Supervisor: Energy Manager

Accountable to: Executive Administrative Officer / Joint Chiefs and Councils of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation

Term of Employment: Full-time - Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday | Some weekends and evenings may be required).

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate meetings and activities between SON and Bruce Power.
• Prepare written reports and updates for SON’s Nuclear Advisory Committee, SON Joint Council, and SON Communities.
• Coordinate and implement community engagement processes related to the Project and to support the free, prior, and informed consent of the SON Communities.
• Ensure that all meetings and processes are documented.
• 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
• Provide/coordinate strategic and technical expertise (environmental and/or economic / business)
• 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.
• 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
• Post Secondary Diploma/Degree in related field is an asset
• In-depth understanding of SON Territory, rights, interests and culture
• Strong understanding of Duty to Consult processes
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Able to create and deliver engaging presentations
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills
• Able to work efficiently with competing priorities
• Demonstrate good judgement
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting and budgeting principles
• Political awareness and discretion
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel
• Strong analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to provide leadership / mentorship in a team environment
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Adapt easily to challenges and shifting priorities
• Able to meet deadlines an efficient manner

Core Competencies:

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