Employment type: full time Overview We are currently seeking an Indigenous Rights and Consultation Specialist to join our team. We specialize in meaningfully integrating Indigenous rights, relationships, values, and perspectives into our planning and impact assessment processes. This is a new position and is based at an of our offices: Guelph or London . We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. About Dillon Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table. Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success. Responsibilities What your day will look like Technical Execution and Project Support Support the collection of Indigenous Knowledge, as well as and socio-cultural and traditional land and resource use data collection. Perform and coordinate background research, compilation, synthesis and analysis. Support baseline programs and effects assessments with respect to Indigenous peoples, including Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and cultural impact assessments. Conduct qualitative data analysis and interpretation. Prepare high-quality reports and deliverables in line with best practices and appropriate cultural protocols. Support Indigenous community consultation and engagement programs and activities. Support socio-economic data collection and assessments, as required and appropriate. We empower our teams to automate the routine so they can focus on high-value, creative problem-solving. You will be encouraged to experiment with AI-enabled tools to push the boundaries of traditional design. Learning and Development Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees. Qualifications A degree in social sciences, geography, resource management, Indigenous studies, anthropology, archaeology, or a related field. 1 to 3 years of directly relevant experience, preferably in the consulting industry. Experience Experience working on federal and provincial environmental assessment projects. Experience working with and/or for Indigenous communities in Canada in the areas of Indigenous Knowledge, traditional land and resource use, and socio-cultural assessments. Verbal and written communication, report writing, and interpersonal skill. Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete multiple project demands within tight timelines. Adaptive and responsive in the face of emerging challenges and opportunities. Highly developed critical thinking skills. Valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel, as needed. Able to work across multiple time zones, as needed. Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law. Why choose Dillon Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. We live our core values : Reliability: words result in actions that build trust; Achievement: do the work to hit the target; Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing; Creativity: discover new possibilities; Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard; Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences. In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers: Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life Employee share purchase plan Dillon is 100% employee owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average. Dillon’s Overtime Directive This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices. Competitive benefits package, including: Comprehensive health benefits Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5% Student loan repayment assistance Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits Ample paid vacation Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates Early Career Development (ECD) program At Dillon, we build careers. Designed for technical professionals with less than three years of consulting experience, the ECD program accelerates the transition into entrepreneurial consult