Introduction

A major mining project in Northwestern British Columbia is advancing through key regulatory stages toward construction readiness. Our client is seeking a Manager, Community & Indigenous Relations to lead Canadian‑based engagement efforts with Indigenous Nations, communities, regulators, and regional stakeholders.

What are you going to do 

A major mining project in Northwestern British Columbia is advancing through key regulatory stages toward construction readiness. Our client is seeking a Manager, Community & Indigenous Relations to lead Canadian‑based engagement efforts with Indigenous Nations, communities, regulators, and regional stakeholders.

This role is based in Smithers, BC, a key government and mineral exploration hub in Northern British Columbia. The position is highly visible, externally facing, and field‑oriented, playing a critical role in building trust, supporting regulatory approvals, and aligning communities with long‑term project development goals.

This role will require in and out travel within Northern, BC to indigenous communities.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 8-10 years of progressive experience in Community Relations, Indigenous Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, or a related discipline within the Canadian mining or natural resources sector.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting project advancement through Canadian regulatory processes, ideally into late‑stage development or construction.
  • Proven experience engaging with Indigenous communities in British Columbia; Northern BC experience is strongly preferred.
  • Background in geology, mineral exploration, environmental science, or field‑based operational roles is a strong asset.
  • Solid understanding of the Canadian mining and regulatory landscape.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams (technical, regulatory, environmental, executive).
  • Comfortable working independently, traveling frequently, and operating in regional and remote environments.
  • Strong communication, relationship‑building, negotiation, and issue‑resolution skills.
  • Smithers, BC‑based with a hybrid work arrangement (approximately 3 days in office / 2 days remote).
  • Regular travel throughout Northern British Columbia, including remote communities.
  • Candidates currently based in Northern BC are preferred; relocation support is available.

What we offer 

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Closing: 01 July 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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