Aboriginal Relations Advisor - (2009-3472)

TransAlta is a power generation and wholesale marketing company focused on creating long-term shareholder value. We maintain a low-risk profile by operating a highly contracted portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. Our focus is to efficiently operate our coal-fired, gas-fired, hydro and renewable facilities in order to provide our customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For nearly 100 years, we've been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities where we work and live.


Job Summary
Working with the Director, Community Relations, this position has responsibility for development and positioning of TransAlta's Aboriginal Relations program to support the business strategy and TransAlta's corporate reputation. The Aboriginal Relations Advisor interacts with a wide range of external clients, as well as internally with all levels of the organization, helping to identify issues and trends.

Responsibilities
* Facilitating First Nation community consultation and engagement
* Implementing and promoting TransAlta's scholarship program,
* Representing TransAlta at First Nation community activities, helping to direct targeted community investments in First Nation communities, promoting TransAlta's "First Nations" reputation to internal and external audiences
* Contributing to and promoting TransAlta's aboriginal relations program through planning, aboriginal awareness training and periodic communication about TransAlta's aboriginal relations activities and accomplishments.
* Interaction with First Nations on operational issues including land access, environmental reporting, and permitting
* Ensuring the continued effective and efficient operation of TransAlta's regulated transmission assets through interactions on land operation and maintenance, engagement and capacity building, interface with third party contractors benchmarking TransAlta's maintenance practices on First Nations lands and making recommendations to enhance TransAlta's current practices
* Developing and maintaining a consultation database of First Nations.

For more information on this position (Job ID 2009-3472), please visit our website at www.transalta.com/careers. Interested candidates can apply directly online with your cover letter and resume.

We thank all candidates who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.