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Steven Patterson

Goldbridge

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Newmont Canada, driving Indigenous business development initiatives. Expert in negotiation and relationship management, achieving significant participation from First Nations in commercial opportunities. Proven track record in strategic planning and enhancing organizational effectiveness, fostering community prosperity through innovative partnerships and programs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Specialist, Local Business Support

Newmont Canada
Vancouver
10.2022 - 05.2025
  • Led development and delivery of Indigenous business development program to enhance First Nation participation in Newmont’s commercial opportunities.
  • Identified initiatives that removed barriers to First Nation involvement through collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated outreach to Indigenous communities and businesses, promoting support for business development through education.
  • Participated in strategic planning and needs assessments for Indigenous procurement targets and commitments.
  • Enhanced understanding of commercial aspects of Newmont’s Cooperation and Benefit Agreements with Indigenous governments across North America.
  • Conducted strategic sourcing of Indigenous suppliers while managing ongoing relationships.

Manager of Lands, Natural Resources & Economic Development

Yale First Nation
Hope
03.2014 - 03.2022
  • Leveraged inherent title and rights to protect and enhance Yale First Nation cultural and economic objectives.
  • Improved health, safety, and well-being of members through initiatives promoting individual and community prosperity.
  • Advanced reconciliation efforts and shared decision-making in land and resource planning processes.
  • Pursued strategic partnerships to develop new opportunities and capacity in critical areas.

Director

Cascade Lower Canyon Community Forest
Hope
03.2014 - 03.2022
  • Represented vision, goals, and objectives of shareholders in forestry planning and negotiations.
  • Secured Community Forestry licence for 100,000 m3 annually.
  • Created 11 seasonal and 3 full-time employment opportunities.
  • Oversaw operations and business strategy, managing a six-million annual budget from startup.

Vice Chair

Advantage Hope
Hope
06.2014 - 09.2019
  • Achieved 2:1 return on investment through revenue generation and grant fund matching.
  • Conducted annual business walks to assess local economic growth metrics.
  • Enhanced organizational revenues by implementing effective marketing and customer engagement strategies.

Manager of Natural Resources and Title & Rights Coordinator

Simpcw First Nation
Barriere
02.2012 - 03.2014
  • Oversaw management of environmental, cultural heritage, and archaeological resources.
  • Supervised departmental staff and contractors to ensure effective program delivery within timelines.
  • Provided technical advice to Chief and Council on rights-based positions for major natural resource projects.
  • Implemented strategic engagement agreements, MOUs, and Impact Benefit Agreements.

Lands Manager

Simpcw First Nation
Barriere
11.2009 - 02.2012
  • Managed department budgets, programs and services.
  • Design and maintenance of in-house lands registry.
  • Research and inventory of traditional lands and resources.
  • Resolution of historic land title conflicts.
  • Analytical support for community planning, referrals, and strategic negotiations.
  • Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps.

Information Manager

Acme Resources Inc./Logan Resources Ltd./Golden Harp
Vancouver
07.2007 - 11.2009
  • Generated 3D drill hole traces, sections, and block models for resource estimation.
  • Secured permits and approvals for exploration programs and mineral claims.
  • Created detailed block models to enhance resource evaluation accuracy.

GIS Analyst

Forsite Consultants
Salmon Arm
09.2003 - 05.2005
  • Conducted fiber supply planning and analysis to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Executed financial modeling for operating areas to support strategic decision-making.
  • Optimized supply chain processes through detailed analysis of fiber inventory levels.

Education

Bachelor of Natural Resource Science - BNRS

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
01.1999

Skills

  • Dispute resolution
  • Cultural awareness
  • Negotiation skills
  • Organizational leadership
  • Relationship management
  • Board governance

Certification

  • Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer (PAED) Successful completion of the PAED certification through Cando.
  • Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP) Successfully completed the PLMCP delivered through the National Aboriginal Land Managers Association, designed to move administrations away from the land related sections of the Indian Act.
  • IAP2 Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3)

Timeline

Senior Specialist, Local Business Support

Newmont Canada
10.2022 - 05.2025

Vice Chair

Advantage Hope
06.2014 - 09.2019

Manager of Lands, Natural Resources & Economic Development

Yale First Nation
03.2014 - 03.2022

Director

Cascade Lower Canyon Community Forest
03.2014 - 03.2022

Manager of Natural Resources and Title & Rights Coordinator

Simpcw First Nation
02.2012 - 03.2014

Lands Manager

Simpcw First Nation
11.2009 - 02.2012

Information Manager

Acme Resources Inc./Logan Resources Ltd./Golden Harp
07.2007 - 11.2009

GIS Analyst

Forsite Consultants
09.2003 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Natural Resource Science - BNRS

Thompson Rivers University