Policy & Indigenous Relations Advisor

Lead with purpose and advance Indigenous Relations within the organization.

At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs – where you’ll support in embedding Indigenous perspectives, equity, and cultural understanding into policies, programs, and decision‑making across the organization.

You’ll influence systems, not just individual initiatives, and help shape how staff and leaders approach their work – supporting internal capacity, advancing culturally informed practices, and ensuring the Corporation’s commitments to Truth & Reconciliation are reflected in how we operate every day.

You will be part of a work environment that supports respectful interactions, meaningful opportunities to grow, and a culture that promotes well‑being and collaboration.

Thunder Bay offers more than a meaningful career. With its natural beauty, strong sense of community, and growing opportunities, it’s a place where your work can have real impact – both professionally and personally.

As a Policy & Indigenous Relations Advisor, you’ll be a key internal advisor supporting the Community Strategies Division and the broader Corporation. You’ll focus on strengthening internal systems, embedding culturally informed approaches, and advancing equity in policy and decision‑making.

You’ll provide research, analysis, and trusted advice to help leadership and staff apply Indigenous perspectives and inclusive practices in their work. Your contributions will shape how the City delivers on its commitments to Truth & Reconciliation and builds a more informed, consistent, and accountable organization.

Whether you’re based in Thunder Bay, returning to the region, or looking to make it your home, this is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful organizational change and public service that reflects the community it serves.

• Participate as a member of the Divisional team, contributing to Divisional goals and objectives in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Provide policy, research, and analytical support to inform division‑wide initiatives and corporate decision‑making, with attention to equity, inclusion, and Indigenous relations considerations.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, research summaries, and presentations for the Director and senior leadership to support informed decision‑making, policy development, and issues management.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging social, cultural, governance, and policy issues relevant to municipal priorities and Indigenous relations, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Communications & Public Relations and other internal stakeholders to support clear, consistent, and culturally appropriate messaging related to policy initiatives and Indigenous relations work, as required.
• Support the implementation of the Indigenous Relations & Inclusion Strategy by providing advisory support across the Corporation, including guidance on Indigenous relations consideration, culturally informed practices, protocols, and respectful collaboration, as well as internal cultural awareness initiatives and corporate training for staff and Council.
• Support and contribute to the systemic review of City policies, programs, and practices to identify and address barriers to equity, inclusion, and culturally informed approaches.
• Provide coordination and administrative support to internal working groups or networks related to Community Strategies and Indigenous Relations as assigned.
• Facilitate the coordination and implementation of the Anti‑Racism & Inclusion Accord, including tracking commitments, supporting internal collaboration, and contributing to reporting and…