About Paper Excellence:
Paper Excellence is a leading pulp and paper producer, headquartered in Canada, with operations in North America and Europe. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Paper Excellence is focused on delivering high-quality products while minimizing its environmental impact. The company is dedicated to supporting the communities where it operates and building long-term relationships with rights holders. For more background, please see Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples | Paper Excellence
Job Summary:
Paper Excellence is seeking an Indigenous Relations Intern/Co-op to join its team. The successful candidate will work remotely (20 hours per week) and will play a role in supporting the company's Indigenous Relations, government relations, forestry, public affairs, and corporate affairs efforts. This position will offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and growing industry, and to work with a team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and tracking of Indigenous Relations strategies, including monitoring of policy implementation, MOU commitments, and regulatory changes;
- Assist in the preparation of memos, briefing notes, presentations, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
- Conduct research and analysis on emerging issues, trends, and best practices in the areas of Indigenous relations, forestry, and corporate affairs.
- Support the implementation of Indigenous engagement plans, and possibly participate in local meetings and events.
- Support the development of a Cultural Awareness training program at corporate and mill level.
- Assist with the development and administration of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including sustainability reporting and community engagement activities.
o This includes tracking engagement around the certification of our Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program
- Monitor news and media coverage related to the pulp and paper industry and Indigenous organizations and provide regular updates on relevant stories and trends.
- Contribute to the development of communication materials, such as press releases, talking points, and social media content, to support the company's corporate affairs and Indigenous Relations objectives.
- Conduct benchmarking and best practices research to identify opportunities for the company to improve its Indigenous relations and corporate affairs efforts.
- Provide support for internal and external communications, including drafting and editing content for the company's website, social media channels, and other platforms such as PE People.
- Assist with the organization and execution of company-sponsored events, such as open houses and mill tours, to showcase the company's operations and products.
- Take meeting notes and minutes and prepare summaries for internal and external use.
- Provide support to the Indigenous Relations team in other areas as needed.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (preferably 3rd year or 4th year students), such as Indigenous Relations, political science, public policy, forestry, business, or communications.
- Strong interest in Indigenous Relations, government relations, public affairs, and corporate affairs.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Potential ability to travel to local events and meetings
Strong preference given to candidates identifying as Indigenous, including First Nations, Metis, or Inuit. We are striving to build a diverse team that has lived experience with Indigenous communities. It will greatly assist us with screening if you refer in your application to your Indigenous identity. Recognizing the impacts of colonization on Indigenous people, it is your choice whether to volunteer information. We will hold your application in strictest confidence, sharing it only with the hiring panel.
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Port Alberni, BC
Full Time