About the role
Our Social Work:
We foster relationships with and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, organizations, communities and businesses. Through our deep expertise in negotiation, economic development, engagement, advocacy, program design and social impact, we help clients create and navigate transformational change in their communities. Our strengths make us a sought after and trusted partner with all parties working to support major natural resource and Infrastructure projects.
Role Summary:
Under the direction of the Vice President, Governance and Policy, the Senior Director, Governance and Policy will take on the critical position of project manager on important client accounts. As project managers, the Directors will be coordinating their teams’ efforts into effective strategies and overseeing multiple client accounts. They proactively contribute ideas to projects and are willing to assist with after-hours crisis work. Our Directors fully understand the client’s business model, goals, opportunities and definition of success. They cultivate relationships with relevant reporters, participate in new business development and develop ChangeMakers talent through mentoring, training and setting a positive example. They will have strong leadership skills both internally and externally.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic advice and counsel to the strategy design for smaller projects
- Lead the development of engagement strategies for large complex projects
- lead team of project area leads to deliver client objectives
- identifies and mitigates risks, challenges, issues
- delivers complex and escalated facilitation |coach and mentor engagement team members
- Able to design, facilitate and develop a C +E strategy and program for a large project or organizational strategic plan development
- Able to strategically assess potential risks and opportunities associated with projects, changing external (political, social and economic) environment and develop recommendations to mitigate risk and/or harness opportunities for the benefit of the client
- Able to adapt PE approach and tactics in response to unforeseen circumstances, including in real time
- Provides quality assurance for written project and biz dev materials
- Demonstrates impeccable editing skills and ability to oversee writing projects of Interns, Account Coordinators, Associate Consultants, Consultants and Senior Consultants.
- Translates client or senior feedback into direction for Consultants and Senior Consultants to execute
- Produces quality written work in a short amount of time with few errors.
- Serves as the last line of editing and revision before a deliverable is sent to the client.
- Advises on coding frameworks
- Provides oversight and direction on research and analysis to be conducted
- Manages the full program or project and all the resources and parameters involved
- Manages internal implementation of project effectively from launch through execution.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field, such as Political Science, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies, Sociology, Economics, Law or a related field
- 10+ years of professional experience in a Governance and Policy or related role
- 5+ years of project management or management experience
- Experience working with Indigenous communities or an in-depth knowledge of Indigenous governance and community development through learned experience (3 years preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge and interest in Indigenous issues in BC and Canada, including Indigenous governance and community development
- Demonstrated knowledge of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Nice to have:
Experience as a consultant, or within a consulting practice, would be considered an asset
We are ChangeMakers
ChangeMakers is a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy, creative, marketing, communications, and Indigenous engagement, our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.
An equitable employer
ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation.
At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.
About the role
Our Social Work:
We foster relationships with and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, organizations, communities and businesses. Through our deep expertise in negotiation, economic development, engagement, advocacy, program design and social impact, we help clients create and navigate transformational change in their communities. Our strengths make us a sought after and trusted partner with all parties working to support major natural resource and Infrastructure projects.
Role Summary:
Under the direction of the Vice President, Governance and Policy, the Senior Director, Governance and Policy will take on the critical position of project manager on important client accounts. As project managers, the Directors will be coordinating their teams’ efforts into effective strategies and overseeing multiple client accounts. They proactively contribute ideas to projects and are willing to assist with after-hours crisis work. Our Directors fully understand the client’s business model, goals, opportunities and definition of success. They cultivate relationships with relevant reporters, participate in new business development and develop ChangeMakers talent through mentoring, training and setting a positive example. They will have strong leadership skills both internally and externally.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic advice and counsel to the strategy design for smaller projects
- Lead the development of engagement strategies for large complex projects
- lead team of project area leads to deliver client objectives
- identifies and mitigates risks, challenges, issues
- delivers complex and escalated facilitation |coach and mentor engagement team members
- Able to design, facilitate and develop a C +E strategy and program for a large project or organizational strategic plan development
- Able to strategically assess potential risks and opportunities associated with projects, changing external (political, social and economic) environment and develop recommendations to mitigate risk and/or harness opportunities for the benefit of the client
- Able to adapt PE approach and tactics in response to unforeseen circumstances, including in real time
- Provides quality assurance for written project and biz dev materials
- Demonstrates impeccable editing skills and ability to oversee writing projects of Interns, Account Coordinators, Associate Consultants, Consultants and Senior Consultants.
- Translates client or senior feedback into direction for Consultants and Senior Consultants to execute
- Produces quality written work in a short amount of time with few errors.
- Serves as the last line of editing and revision before a deliverable is sent to the client.
- Advises on coding frameworks
- Provides oversight and direction on research and analysis to be conducted
- Manages the full program or project and all the resources and parameters involved
- Manages internal implementation of project effectively from launch through execution.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field, such as Political Science, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies, Sociology, Economics, Law or a related field
- 10+ years of professional experience in a Governance and Policy or related role
- 5+ years of project management or management experience
- Experience working with Indigenous communities or an in-depth knowledge of Indigenous governance and community development through learned experience (3 years preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge and interest in Indigenous issues in BC and Canada, including Indigenous governance and community development
- Demonstrated knowledge of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Nice to have:
Experience as a consultant, or within a consulting practice, would be considered an asset
We are ChangeMakers
ChangeMakers is a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy, creative, marketing, communications, and Indigenous engagement, our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.
An equitable employer
ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation.
At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.