Director, Indigenous Community Engagement at Build Canada Homes

Duties
The Director, Indigenous Community Engagement will lead Build Canada Homes’ (BCH) engagement with Indigenous communities in alignment with BCH’s mandate, while supporting a coordinated and culturally grounded approach. They will design and implement engagement strategies that reflect Indigenous priorities, protocols, and community contexts, ensuring relationships are built on trust, respect, and long-term partnership. Serving as a trusted liaison, they will facilitate dialogue, ensure respectful communication, align stakeholders, and advocate for Indigenous perspectives across partnerships. They will foster strategic relationships with Indigenous communities, industry, and financial institutions to strengthen and support Indigenous proposals.In addition, the Director will ensure and promote culturally safe practices across all engagement activities. Working horizontally within BCH, they will provide practical guidance to teams and inform the design of housing programs that reflect Indigenous realities. They will coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder engagement activities, translate community input into clear, actionable insights, and monitor policies impacting Indigenous housing. The Director will advise BCH’s senior leadership on Indigenous housing needs, cultural considerations, and emerging policy implications to support informed, community-centred decision-making.▶ Who we are looking for
BCH is seeking a seasoned professional with deep experience engaging multisector stakeholders within complex public policy, housing, or infrastructure environments, and demonstrated experience working directly with Indigenous communities and leaders. They will have a practical understanding of Indigenous housing issues and community contexts, and communicate with empathy, cultural awareness, and respect for Indigenous protocols. Adept at navigating sensitive issues, facilitating dialogue, and synthesizing diverse perspectives, the ideal candidate will be organized, collaborative, and skilled in engagement strategy, relationship management, and multi-stakeholder coordination. Demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and excellent communication skills, they will manage diverse teams and engagement portfolios while advancing housing initiatives informed by Indigenous voices and community-led priorities.

Work environment
Build Canada Homes (BCH) is a new federal agency dedicated to building affordable housing at scale. BCH will leverage public lands, offer flexible financial incentives, attract private capital, facilitate large portfolio projects, and support modern manufacturers to build the homes that Canadians need.BCH offers a dynamic environment for forward-thinking professionals who thrive on challenge and are driven to make a difference. This is a unique opportunity to join an emerging federal organization. As BCH launches, you can contribute your skills and help shape its evolution while taking pride in supporting the advancement of a key government priority.

Intent of the process
This process will be used to staff one (1) position on a permanent or temporary basis, with a linguistic profile of bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, and Secret security clearance.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.Only applications submitted online via the jobs.gc.ca site will be accepted. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply" at the bottom of the page. Should you require accommodations, you are encouraged to contact us early in the process, in order for appropriate arrangements to be made.
As part of this process, you will be required to respond to screening questions that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined for this position. Please provide clear and detailed explanations, supported by concrete examples, detailing how your prior work experience aligns with each criterion. Applicants who possess experience relevant to the asset qualifications are encouraged to also address these in their responses by providing clear, specific examples and comprehensive explanations. Your answers will allow us to assess your application. Applicants that do not clearly demonstrate how they meet each essential criteria will be eliminated from further consideration.
Please include contact information for three (3) references. These references must be able to speak to your experience and suitability for this role. They must have worked closely with you within the last two (2) years. We ask that applicants include at least one (1) current or former manager and one (1) current or former subordinate. The remaining reference may include clients or colleagues who can attest to your professional capabilities. These references may be contacted at any time during this process.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be selected for the position.Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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Secret security clearance

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The willingness and ability to travel when required and on short notice.

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EDUCATIONED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCEEX1: Significant* experience in leading stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors, including various levels of government, non-profit organizations, industry, or Indigenous communities.EX2: Significant* experience in establishing and maintaining trusted, long-term relationships with Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, or First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.EX3: Experience in designing and implementing culturally aware engagement strategies, including with Indigenous communities.EX4: Significant* experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior executives pertaining to housing or Indigenous contexts.EX5: Experience in managing human resources, including multidisciplinary teams.*Significant experience refers to a depth and breadth of professional experience gained through a range of related activities acquired over a minimum of three (3) years.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESKLC1: Create Vision and StrategyKLC2: Mobilize PeopleKLC3: Uphold Integrity and RespectKLC4: Collaborate with Partners and StakeholdersKLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide ChangeKLC6: Achieve Results

ABILITIESA1: Ability to manage multiple or complex** engagement activities across diverse stakeholders while upholding culturally sensitive practices.**Complex is defined as involving at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multidimensional considerations, sensitivity, tolerance for risk, engagement and influence across numerous partners and stakeholders, precedent-setting implications, and substantial impact.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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EDUCATION (ASSET)EDA1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, or Community Development.

EXPERIENCE (ASSET)EXA1: Experience representing an organization at Indigenous housing, policy, or partnership forums.EXA2: Experience in developing policy related to Indigenous economic development, housing, or infrastructure.EXA3: Experience in designing or delivering training and awareness initiatives on Indigenous history, rights, and reconciliation principles.

ABILITIES (ASSET)AA1: Ability to engage in verbal and written communication in an Indigenous language.AA2: Ability to communicate and engage with empathy, cultural safety, and respect for Indigenous protocols.

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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