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AiM Land & Environmental Services has an opportunity for a Indigenous Relations Field Representative to join our team. As our team continues to grow, we’re looking to hire detail-oriented people who are strong in problem-solving, informed decision making, and value continuous learning and professional growth.
AiM Land & Environmental Services is an expanding progressive surface land and environmental consulting firm with an interest in oil and gas, forestry, mining, energy, and agricultural industries, as well as municipal authorities throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Canada’s north. We employ a team of 250 staff members located in our Calgary, Fairview, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, Hamilton, Vancouver, and Terrace offices, and we offer interdisciplinary expertise to develop land & environmental solutions for our clients throughout Canada. We know great things happen when smart people with equal amounts of talent and determination come together to create what could not be done alone. Help us do great things!
Why AiM?
In addition to providing a supportive, inclusive, and goal-oriented work environment, AiM offers:
- Independent Contractor Engagements
- For Employees:
- A competitive wage, vacation, wellness days and benefits package including an HSA
- A bonus program/RRSP Matching program for employee incentive programs
- Hybrid working environment opportunities, and
- A fast-paced environment with a wide variety of projects; at AiM, no two days are the same!
Position Summary
AiM Land Services is seeking an Indigenous Field Representative / Indigenous Relations Field Liaison to support Indigenous engagement and consultation activities throughout construction, environmental field programs, and regulatory projects across Alberta and Western Canada.
This role will serve as a key liaison between Indigenous communities, Project teams, environmental specialists, and construction personnel by facilitating communication, supporting Indigenous participation in field activities, documenting concerns, and ensuring commitments are effectively communicated and implemented in the field.
The successful candidate will enjoy working outdoors, travelling to project sites, and building respectful relationships with Indigenous communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate site visits, field tours, and Project meetings with Indigenous communities.
- Act as the primary field liaison between Indigenous community representatives and Project personnel.
- Support Indigenous Monitors during environmental, archaeological, construction, and regulatory field programs.
- Communicate Indigenous concerns, observations, and recommendations to the Project team in a timely and professional manner.
- Prepare daily field reports documenting activities, discussions, observations, commitments, and follow-up actions.
- Track commitments, action items, and community feedback throughout field programs.
- Review Project maps, GIS data, and spatial information to coordinate field logistics and site visit planning.
- Navigate Project areas using maps, GPS, GIS applications, and aerial imagery.
- Coordinate daily field logistics, including meeting locations, travel routes, access permissions, and safety requirements.
- Participate in environmental, Traditional Land Use (TLU), and Indigenous Knowledge field programs as required.
- Support the implementation of Indigenous monitoring programs during construction.
- Assist with documenting culturally significant observations and communicating findings to the appropriate Project personnel.
- Maintain positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities, clients, regulators, and contractors.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with Project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and team safety by closely following company safety policies, standards, and procedures
- Assist with other responsibilities as needed to contribute to the overall success of the team
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working directly with Indigenous communities, Nations, or organizations.
- Knowledge of Indigenous consultation and engagement processes is considered an asset.
- Experience supporting field programs, environmental projects, construction, or resource development projects.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while representing AiM professionally in the field.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience preparing field notes, daily reports, and tracking commitments.
- Ability to interpret maps, aerial imagery, GPS, and GIS/spatial information.
- Experience navigating remote and backcountry terrain.
- Comfortable operating or riding in ATVs, UTVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, or other off-road vehicles.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract.
- Willingness to travel throughout Alberta and occasionally work extended hours or rotational field schedules.
- First Aid, ATV/UTV, defensive driving, and wilderness safety training are considered assets.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Work Location: On the road
