Application Deadline: 10 October 2025

Department: Engagement

Location: Saskatoon

Description Reporting to the Engagement Manager, the Community Liaison Lead is a key member of the NexGen Engagement Team, with a focus on developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and communities local to the proposed Rook I Project. This role will also be responsible for leading the planning and coordination of NexGen-led community events, sponsorships, and initiatives. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management abilities, detail-oriented, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

LOCATION

This role will be based in Buffalo Narrows or Saskatoon with regular travel within the LPA, to the Rook I Site, and to NexGen’s Saskatoon office.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Represent NexGen in the Local Priority Area (LPA) communities to develop and maintain respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous representatives and community members.
• Be available to LPA community members to meet by phone, email, or in-person for any inquiries related to NexGen or the Project, including about employment, training, business opportunities, and other LPA commitments.
• Organize and facilitate meetings or events in LPA communities.
• Attend community events on behalf of NexGen.
• Lead NexGen-sponsored initiatives in the LPA including but not limited to the Breakfast Programs, minor sports sponsorships, and other NexGen-led initiatives.
• Participate in the development, organization, and presentation of Project-related materials to Indigenous Nations and communities, community members, and schools
• Compile and develop reporting information following engagement and community events.
• Assist with communicating employment and procurement opportunities to LPA communities.
• Assist, as required, with both written and oral translations between English and Dene.
• Coordinate receipt of invoices from local businesses to support timely, accurate, and organized financial reporting.
• Frequent travel between NexGen’s offices in La Loche and Saskatoon, the Rook I site, and the LPA communities.
• Support engagement with Indigenous and local governments regarding the Rook I Project.
• Collaborate closely with NexGen’s Engagement Team, and in particular, with NexGen’s Project Liaison Manager in La Loche, Saskatchewan.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have a recognized diploma or degree in administration, communications, human resources, or another related discipline, or a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Indigenous relations, stakeholder engagement, communications, event coordination, environmental management, natural resources, or project development is considered an asset.
• Are fluent in both Dene and English, written and oral. Fluency in Cree and/or Michif is considered an asset.
• Strong computer and word processing skills and experience with related software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate in a dynamic work environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively to ensure respectful practices and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of the history and present-day context of Indigenous governments, organizations, and peoples in Canada.
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous guidance such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates based in Buffalo Narrows.

Core Competencies Communication

• Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
• Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

• Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
• Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

• Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
• Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

• Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
• Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
• Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.