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Principal Advisor Cultural Competence North America
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Join a leading global company
• Role based in Montreal, Quebec

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Principal Advisor Cultural Competence for North America to join the Global Indigenous Relations team. You will work closely with Communities and Human Resources teams to provide technical advice and support capability development, focusing on improving cultural competence across Rio Tinto’s North American operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Indigenous Relations expert to establish and implement initiatives that enhance social performance and benefit Indigenous employees and communities.

Reporting to the Global Chief Advisor Indigenous Relations, you will:

  • Lead a change in mindsets across the business to create a culture that respects and values Indigenous Peoples, and measure attitudinal change.
  • Review current Cultural Competence programs and provide recommendations to elevate cultural understanding among leaders.
  • Collaborate on internal and external communications to strengthen engagement and advocacy.
  • Lead the scope, design, and implementation of the program, including project milestones, budgets, and stakeholder management.
  • Work with external partners and subject matter experts to deliver the program.
  • Develop a detailed implementation roadmap and engagement plan for North American locations.
  • Work with HR, Learning and Development, and the Communities and Social Performance teams to align strategic program directions.
  • Monitor, manage, and report on program performance indicators to ensure business goals are met.

What you’ll bring:

  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • A deep understanding and connection to Indigenous culture.
  • Experience working with Indigenous partners and managing contractors.
  • Proven experience in delivering large-scale learning and development programs.
  • Knowledge of diversity and Indigenous recruitment practices, including embedding cultural competence across diverse teams.
  • Strong understanding of cultural heritage management and legislative requirements.
  • Fluency in French and English (for Montreal-based roles).

What we offer:

  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
  • Career development and education assistance.
  • Competitive base salary with annual incentives.
  • Access to family-friendly health programs, pension plans, and savings plans.
  • Share ownership plan and various employee discounts.
  • Leave for vacations, parental, and sick leave.

About Rio Tinto:

Rio Tinto is a global leader in mining and materials, operating in 35 countries for over 150 years. We strive for innovation and continuous improvement, focusing on low-emission production and strong environmental, social, and governance standards.

Every Voice Matters:

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, heard, and valued.

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