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Director, Development and Indigenous Relations
@ Phelps Group
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Phelps Group is hiring a Director, Development and Indigenous Relations to lead strategies, partnerships and projects at the intersection of Indigenous relations, reconciliation, community development and investment. The role builds relationships with Indigenous communities, governments and partners, advances development opportunities and provides research and advisory guidance. Salary range is $120,336 to $150,420, and applications close October 26, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with Indigenous communities, governments and partners
- Lead strategies combining reconciliation, community benefit and investment
- Assess readiness of priority development opportunities
- Engage public, private and community stakeholders
- Provide research and strategic advice to internal teams
Requirements summary:
- At least 7 years in economic, partnership or community development
- Experience with Indigenous communities, lands or organizations
- Relevant post-secondary degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communication, facilitation and research skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Public administration, Indigenous governance, Economic development, Planning |
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Phelps Group
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
About our client
Our client is a national organization dedicated to advancing sustainable economic growth and community prosperity across Canada. Through research, strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and collaboration with governments, Indigenous communities, industry leaders, and stakeholders, the organization helps create opportunities that strengthen communities, support long-term development, and generate meaningful economic and social benefits.
About the role
The Director, Development and Indigenous Relations plays a leadership role in advancing initiatives at the intersection of Indigenous relations, reconciliation, community development, economic growth, and strategic investment. The role leads and contributes to the development of strategies, partnerships, and projects involving Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, and businesses. Working collaboratively with Indigenous partners, public sector stakeholders, industry representatives, investors, and internal teams, the Director helps identify and advance opportunities that align with Indigenous priorities, support sustainable development, foster meaningful partnerships, and deliver long-term benefits for communities.
Key Accountabilities
Indigenous Relations & Partnership Development
- Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, and partners to support meaningful engagement and shared objectives.
- Design and advise on engagement approaches that respect Indigenous protocols, community priorities, local decision-making processes, and inclusive participation.
- Facilitate collaboration among Indigenous, public sector, private sector, and community partners, helping navigate complex issues, build consensus, and advance shared opportunities.
Strategy & Opportunity Development
- Lead and contribute to strategies that bring together Indigenous relations, reconciliation, community benefit, economic development, and investment opportunities.
- Identify and advance strategic development and investment opportunities involving Indigenous communities, organizations, governments, and Indigenous-led entities, ensuring initiatives align with community priorities, local context, and long-term value creation.
- Assess and strengthen the readiness of priority opportunities, including governance considerations, partnership models, community alignment, enabling conditions, and implementation pathways.
Investment & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead or support engagement with public, private, and community-sector stakeholders, helping communicate opportunities in a manner that reflects cultural, economic, and community development priorities.
- Contribute to the development of business cases, briefing materials, presentations, and other strategic documents that effectively communicate opportunity potential, readiness, risks, community benefits, and partnership considerations.
Advisory, Research & Insights
- Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance to internal teams on Indigenous relations, reconciliation, economic development, investment opportunities, and partnership opportunities.
- Conduct research and provide analysis on Indigenous economic development, investment trends, community development opportunities, stakeholder priorities, and emerging issues.
Qualifications
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, governments, and partners, with a strong understanding of Indigenous relations and reconciliation.
- At least 7 years of experience in investment opportunities, economic development, partnership development, major project development, or community-led development, including work involving Indigenous lands, communities, governments, organizations, or Indigenous-led entities.
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline, such as business, public administration, Indigenous governance, economic development, planning, community development, or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
- Proven ability to build partnerships, advance strategic opportunities, and support investment and development projects.
- Strong communication, facilitation, research, and advisory skills, coupled with sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
To apply for this key role, submit your application to Phelps by clicking: LINK
Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026
Salary Range: $120,336 to $150,420
AI will not be used in the candidate screening process.
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