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	Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory and Stakeholder Affairs and in conjunction with the Procurement Department, the Senior Community Business Contracts Advisor will develop and oversee the implementation of economic engagement strategies and internal processes to support commitments to be made to key stakeholders relating to local and regional aboriginal contracting.&nbsp; This will involve strategic planning and execution of best practices regarding local aboriginal contracting approaches.&nbsp; This will ensure Brion&rsquo;s&nbsp; DOC strategies are set respecting local and regional aboriginal contracting and our key stakeholders are engaged in our projects.&nbsp; This role is required to make responsible decisions on all matters including the establishment of policies and procedures to the overall DOC policy and financial controls.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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	Please note that this ia 14 Month Maternity Leave Contract with the potential to become full time.</p>
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	<strong>Responsibilities<br />
	1. Develop contracting strategies while supporting the local and regional Aboriginal community:</strong><br />
	a. Develop and implement local and regional aboriginal contracting strategies and internal processes to support commitments made, and to be made, to First Nations, M&eacute;tis and both local and regional aboriginal businesses relating to contracting and capacity building:<br />
	b. Develop and assist in the maintenance of the DOC Local and Regional Aboriginal Contractor list;<br />
	c. Develop and implement local and regional aboriginal definitions per asset/project based on consultation guidelines for prioritization of local and regional aboriginal contractors based on geographical location;<br />
	d. Develop and maintain relationships with local and regional aboriginal leaders and contractors;<br />
	e. Ensure local and regional aboriginal contractor business and employment opportunities are identified by DOC throughout exploration, contracting/procurement, projects and operation phases of DOC assets;&nbsp;<br />
	f. Implement reporting system to track local and regional aboriginal contracting spend for all DOC assets/projects;<br />
	g. Arrange and participate in open houses respecting DOC local and regional aboriginal contracting.</p>
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	<strong>2. Work with cross functional teams to ensure all community needs are met:</strong><br />
	a. Work within Procurement department and with Drilling, Projects and Operations to develop asset/project Local Opportunity Matrix&rsquo;s to set the contracting approach<br />
	b. Work with Drilling, Projects and Operations to scale down large bid packages/scopes of work to ensure local and regional aboriginal contractor involvement in smaller work scopes they have capacity for and are available for;<br />
	c. Work with Operations to develop contracting synergies between exploration, execution and operations in addition to identifying employment opportunities for local First Nations and M&eacute;tis from the local and regional areas;<br />
	d. Implement key interfaces with all DOC Drilling, Projects, Operations and HSSE to ensure consistency and internal alignment of DOC&rsquo;s corporate strategy for local and regional aboriginal contracting;<br />
	e. Implement key interface with EPC contractors, general contractors and DOC to ensure monitoring of progress against EPC contractor&rsquo;s and general contractor&rsquo;s local involvement plan and local contracting target (if set);</p>
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	<strong>3. Provide input into the procurement and personnel processes:</strong><br />
	a. Develop and maintain Local Aboriginal Content section for DOC RFPs and other required Procurement documentation;<br />
	b. Work with Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association to assist local and regional aboriginal contractors through DOC prequalification and bidding process;<br />
	c. Assist in ensuring staff use common and consistent systems, approaches and programs;</p>
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	<strong>Qualifications</strong><br />
	&bull; University degree in a related field in business or commerce supplemented by a minimum of 5 years related experience with demonstrated success in programme delivery;<br />
	&bull; Demonstrated interest in corporate social responsibility principles: customer focused approach with both external stakeholders and corporate management;<br />
	&bull; 5+ years related oil and gas industry experience is considered an asset;<br />
	&bull; Proficiency with MS Office suite (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Visio).&nbsp; Well developed internet navigation, Lotus Notes (or equivalent tool) and general computer usage skills.&nbsp; Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy;<br />
	&bull; Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise work to meet the challenges of providing support to multiple employees in a fast paced environment;<br />
	&bull; Ability to demonstrate initiative and make suggestions to streamline processes.&nbsp; Highly disciplined with regard to handling confidential information and working with minimal direct supervision;<br />
	&bull; Strong business and political acumen.<br />
	&bull; Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.<br />
	&bull; Understanding of programme development and delivery mechanisms.<br />
	&bull; Strong decision making and problem solving skills.<br />
	&bull; Ability to apply innovation in problem solving.<br />
	&bull; Strong conceptual and strategic thinking skills.</p>
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	Interested parties should fill out Brion&rsquo;s job application form at http://www.Brionenergy.com/job-application-form.html . Please attach your resume along with a covering letter (in the same document) highlighting your directly related previous experience and accomplishments.</p>
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	To see other Brion career opportunities please visit www.Brionenergy.com/careers.html</p>
