The Indigenous SCM Engagement Specialist is responsible for building and maintaining sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities of strategic importance to AltaGas. This role exists to create opportunities for Indigenous contractors and suppliers, provide Indigenous communities and businesses with information on economic opportunities, and collaborate with internal teams and key contractors to maximize Indigenous participation in the Company’s projects and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Engagement & Relationship Building
Develop and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with strategic Indigenous communities in collaboration with Public Affairs and Indigenous Relations teams.
Act as a liaison between Indigenous businesses, contractors, and internal SCM teams to facilitate subcontracting opportunities.
Supply Chain Integration
Participate in the development of Contract Development Plans (CDPs) and recommend Indigenous businesses for inclusion in RFPs.
Ensure Socio-Economic Requirements of Contractors (SERC) are incorporated into RFPs and support Indigenous inclusion objectives.
Lead negotiations on Contractors’ Socio-Economic Plans (SEP) and provide evaluations and recommendations.
Operational Support
Review and approve subcontract awards during the Work Execution phase.
Maintain databases of Indigenous businesses, engagement outcomes, and pre-qualification status.
Support Indigenous businesses in meeting pre-qualification requirements and improving internal processes.
Reporting & Compliance
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements related to SCM and Indigenous engagement.
Contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting and Indigenous spend tracking.
Advisory & Capacity Building
Provide guidance to Indigenous communities on Joint Ventures (JV) and Limited Partnerships (LP) with pre-approved contractors.
Support Indigenous employment targets by working closely with Indigenous businesses and subcontractors.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Native Studies, Supply Chain Management, Social Science, Business, or Communications.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Indigenous Relations.
Strong background in Indigenous community engagement and business development.
Thorough understanding of SCM processes and Indigenous matters related to resource development or energy infrastructure.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
High cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
Experience in the oil and gas industry or resource-based businesses.
Professional certification in SCM (e.g., PMAC, ISM).
Experience with public speaking and leading challenging discussions.
Familiarity with internal tools such as ISNetworld, SIMS/Praxis.
Working Conditions
Office-based with frequent travel (approximately 50%) to Indigenous communities and project sites.
Travel may include long driving hours and visits outside standard business hours.
Occasional visits to operating regions requiring PPE.
Why work at AltaGas?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.
We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.
To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL
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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Native Studies, Supply Chain Management, Social Science, Business, or Communications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Indigenous Relations
- Strong background in Indigenous community engagement and business development
- Thorough understanding of SCM processes and Indigenous matters related to resource development or energy infrastructure
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
- High cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in the oil and gas industry or resource-based businesses
- Professional certification in SCM (e.g., PMAC, ISM)
- Experience with public speaking and leading challenging discussions
- Familiarity with internal tools such as ISNetworld, SIMS/Praxis
What We Do
We are a leading North American infrastructure company connecting customers and markets to affordable and reliable sources of energy. Every day, we leverage the strength of our people and our assets to connect our customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers, to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, to markets around the world. With a strong portfolio of assets in some of the fastest growing energy markets, including a prominent position in the Montney basin and Utilities in key U.S. jurisdictions, we are developing an integrated footprint capable of delivering sustained value to shareholders and customers for many years to come.
