Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations to work out of our Mill Site, St. Albert location near Athabasca, Alberta or our office in St.Albert, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and building understanding within the organization about Indigenous Peoples and their history; encouraging inclusivity of the many Indigenous Peoples who reside on the various Alberta Treaty lands. This position provides expert advice on consultation and engagement, leading initiatives that support Al Pac’s operations and business objectives.  For us, it's not just about coming to work and doing a job - as soon as you walk through the door, your career has purpose.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification (FSC-C022642).

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strong, proactive, collaborative relationships with rural, First Nations, and Métis communities. - -
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Indigenous communities within and surrounding the Al-Pac Forest Management Area.
• Develop and implement consultation strategies and approaches that support effective, respectful, and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.
• Lead consultation engagements, activities, risk assessments and projects, including planning, coordination, implementation, documentation, and follow-up.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of Métis and First Nations consultation requirements, including applicable provincial regulatory processes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, history, culture, and governance of the Métis Nation of Alberta, including the distinct nature of Métis Settlements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of, or demonstrate a willingness to develop knowledge in, relevant certification frameworks, including Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB).
• Promote strong communication and teamwork within the Indigenous Relations (IR) team.
• Deliver consistent updates to internal audiences across Al-Pac, ensuring awareness and understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ needs and perspectives, consultation requirements, and emerging issues.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on consultation and engagement matters, providing guidance that considers operational requirements, business objectives, relationships, risks, and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare and maintain Records of Consultation (ROC) for engagement with a variety of communities.
• Establish relationships with and comply with Government of Alberta consultation policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring all work aligns with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and deliver timely reports, analysis, recommendations and updates to Senior Management.
• Monitor budget considerations and report on variances as required.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate the effectiveness and outcomes of consultation strategies and activities.
• Establish and maintain processes and practices to support quality reporting, assessment, oversight, consistency, and continuous improvement of consultation activities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Communications, International Relations, Environmental/Science, Regulatory, Stakeholder/Community Relations, or relevant field.
• Minimum of 7–12 years of progressive experience in a related professional role, with demonstrated expertise in community and stakeholder engagement, communications, and relationship management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with First Nations and Métis communities.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing consultation or engagement strategies and leading consultation activities or projects.
• Experience providing strategic advice, assessing risks, and developing recommendations in support of business or operational objectives.
• Experience coordinating external resources, consultants, or service providers is considered an asset.
• Experience or familiarity with forestry operations is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Cree language considered an asset.
• Successful candidates must complete pre-employment testing with satisfactory results as a part of the standard recruitment proccess, inclusive of criminal record checks, background, employment and referance verification.  

Other

• Comfort travelling across Northern Alberta (Al-Pac FMA)
• Most hold a Valid Class 5 Drivers' License and clean drivers abstract
• Knowledge of First Nation(s) and Metis communities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate to diverse audiences
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and the public with professionalism
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage activities efficiently to meet business objectives
• Strong facilitation skills.

What We Offer 

You may wonder what makes us unique. Why would you want to work with Al-Pac? You will experience firsthand that our team-based culture values safety, open communication, productivity and quality, as well as a variety of other great perks including:

• A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%. 
• Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance.
• Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday)
• Hybrid Work Arrangement Program, depending on eligibility.
• Four week’s annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.
• Relocation Assistance Program
• Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance. 

Applications for this role will close on November 16, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: November 16, 2026
REQUISITION: 545
POSITION TYPE: Permanent

LOCATION: Mill Site (Athabasca, Alberta) or St. Albert, Alberta