Director, Indigenous Community Engagement at Build Homes

Director, Indigenous Community Engagement at Build Canada Homes
Build Canada Homes – Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Closing date:
January 19, 2026 – 23:59, Pacific Time
Selection process number
2025-26-HIC-EA-BCH-9101

Location
Various locations

Salary
$137,524 to $161,773

Level
EX-01

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Build Canada Homes.

Duties
The Director, Indigenous Community Engagement will lead Build Canada Homes’ (BCH) engagement with Indigenous communities in alignment with BCH’s mandate, while supporting a coordinated and culturally grounded approach. They will design and implement engagement strategies that reflect Indigenous priorities, protocols, and community contexts, ensuring relationships are built on trust, respect, and long‑term partnership.

As a trusted liaison, they will facilitate dialogue, ensure respectful communication, align stakeholders, and advocate for Indigenous perspectives across partnerships. They will foster strategic relationships with Indigenous communities, industry, and financial institutions to strengthen and support Indigenous proposals.

In addition, the Director will ensure and promote culturally safe practices across all engagement activities. Working horizontally within BCH, they will provide practical guidance to teams and inform the design of housing programs that reflect Indigenous realities.

They will coordinate complex, multi‑stakeholder engagement activities, translate community input into clear, actionable insights, and monitor policies impacting Indigenous housing. The Director will advise BCH’s senior leadership on Indigenous housing needs, cultural considerations, and emerging policy implications to support informed, community‑centred decision‑making.

Who we are looking for

Seasoned professional with deep experience engaging multisector stakeholders within complex public policy, housing, or infrastructure environments.

Demonstrated experience working directly with Indigenous communities and leaders.

Practical understanding of Indigenous housing issues and community contexts.

Strong communication with empathy, cultural awareness, and respect for Indigenous protocols.

Skilled in engagement strategy, relationship management, and multi‑stakeholder coordination.

Sound judgment, discretion, and excellent communication skills.

Ability to manage diverse teams and engagement portfolios while advancing housing initiatives informed by Indigenous voices and community‑led priorities.

Work Environment
Build Canada Homes (BCH) is a new federal agency dedicated to building affordable housing  will leverage public lands, offer flexible financial incentives, attract private capital, facilitate large portfolio projects, and support modern manufacturers to build the homes that Canadians need.

BCH offers a dynamic environment for forward‑thinking professionals who thrive on challenge and are driven to make a difference. This is a unique opportunity to join an emerging federal organization.

Intent of the Process
This process will staff one (1) permanent position with a bilingual (French/English) profile and a Secret security clearance.

Positions to be filled
1

You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:

EDUCATIONED1:  Graduation with a degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCEEX1:  Significant experience in leading stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors.

EX2:  Significant experience in establishing and maintaining trusted, long‑term relationships with Indigenous governments or communities.

EX3:  Experience in designing and implementing culturally aware engagement strategies with Indigenous communities.

EX4:  Significant experience in providing strategic advice to senior executives on housing or Indigenous contexts.

EX5:  Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.

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