Business Development and Indigenous Partnerships Lead

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $70,000-95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Spectrum Resource GroupThe Position: Business Development and Indigenous Partnerships LeadType: PermanentReports To: Director of Operations- Forestry and UtilityAbout Us:Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides services in vegetation management, forest management, integrative vegetation management, and reforestation. We provide this expertise to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.Why Wright Canada Holdings:
  • Pay: annual salary of $ 70,000 to $95,000, based on education and experience.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, with evening and weekend work as required.
  • Location: a work-from-home position that requires travel approximately 50% of the time.
  • Benefits: comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
  • Travel: is paid, and accommodation provided while on the road.
  • Transportation: a company vehicle is provided for this position.
  • Employee Ownership: We are 100% employee owned. Units are bought on your behalf, based on the company’s safety and financial performance, at no cost to you.
Please note: This is one position posted across four regions. We welcome applicants from any of the listed locations.Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through partnerships, joint ventures, and contracts.
  • Support bid and proposal development.
  • Build Indigenous participation plans and engagement strategies.
  • Track and report on market trends, partnership activity, and competitive insights.
  • Work with operations and leadership teams to align opportunities with company capacity and goals.
  • Act as a bridge between Indigenous communities and internal teams to support culturally informed decision-making.
  • Help educate staff and leadership on best practices for Indigenous engagement.
  • Represent the company at industry and community events to strengthen our visibility and relationships.
  • Other duties as required.
Experience and Knowledge Expectations:
  • Experience in business development, stakeholder relations, community engagement, sales and marketing or related fields.
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations would be considered an asset.
  • Experience in Natural Resources and Or Utilities Sector would be considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of local Treaty and Indigenous territories, and knowledge of Indigenous history, governance, and current issues.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Work from home with the ability to travel to communities and project sites as needed. It is anticipated that 50% of your work is away from home office.
  • Current and unrestricted Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract with less than 6 demerits
  • Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Join Our Team:SRG is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.

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