Director,Indigenous Relations And Reconciliation Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Management

Position: DIRECTOR, INDIGENOUS RELATIONS AND RECONCILIATION

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

Flexible and competitive benefits
, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal
days
, sick days as necessary
, and our offices are closed
from December 25 to January 1

A hybrid
work model that truly balances work and personal life

Opportunities for learning
, training and development
, and much more...

Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book

POSITION OVERVIEW

At BDC, we envision a future where First Nations, Métis and Inuit entrepreneurs and employees thrive, and where inclusive growth and economic Reconciliation are embedded in our work. Our approach is anchored in our core values: to be united in the success of Indigenous entrepreneurs, guided by the perspectives, priorities, and prosperity of our Indigenous colleagues and partners, and courageous in how we learn and act to advance Truth and Reconciliation.

The Director of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation will lead the integration of economic reconciliation across BDC’s strategy, business decisions, and operations, connecting Indigenous perspectives, community relationships, and enterprise priorities to strengthen impact and accountability. Reporting to the AVP, Sustainability & Social Impact, the Director leads the Reconciliation team, while advising senior leaders and fostering shared ownership across the organization.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the evolving needs and priorities of Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities, translating these insights into actionable improvements in products, services, and business practices.

Build and sustain trusted relationships with Indigenous partners and rights‑holders, creating the conditions for open, respectful, and informed dialogue.

Embed economic reconciliation into enterprise strategy
, business decisions, and operating models ensuring Indigenous perspectives meaningfully inform how BDC designs products, allocates capital, and delivers its mandate.

Collaborate with business lines and corporate functions to enable consistent, credible, and coordinated integration of reconciliation across BDC, to help advance key priorities.

Lead the execution and continuous evolution of BDC’s Reconciliation Action Plan, translating commitments into clear priorities, workplans, milestones, and measurable outcomes, and ensuring sustained progress and accountability.

Lead BDC’s participation in PAIR (Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations) program, ensuring certification requirements are met and that practices reflect meaningful and sustained change.

Establish and maintain enterprise governance, performance tracking, and reporting processes to support senior leadership oversight, monitor progress on reconciliation priorities, and effectively communicate outcomes and impact.

Identify, assess and advise on reconciliation-related opportunities, risks, and trade-offs, supporting informed, accountable decision-making across the organization.

Provide leadership and guidance to the Reconciliation team, ensuring community insights meaningfully inform enterprise practices, while fostering a collaborative environment that values the distinct and complementary roles of community engagement and enterprise integration.

Strengthen organizational capability, embedding reconciliation into leadership expectations, decision-making practices, and organizational culture, enabling leaders and teams to engage with Indigenous perspectives in a more informed, thoughtful, and consistent way across the organization.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

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Director, Indigenous Relations And Reconciliation