Jay Hartling

Jay Hartling is a seasoned professional specializing in Indigenous engagement and consultation, currently serving as Principal Indigenous Engagement for BHP since February 2021. With a robust background in both academic and practical applications of Indigenous relations, Hartling has held various roles including Principal Corporate Affairs for Legacy Assets and Petroleum in Canada, and Strategic Advisor for Indigenous Relations at Jay Hartling Consulting Limited from 2011 to 2021. Previous positions include Senior Advisor for Indigenous and Fisheries Relations at Shell Canada, Director of Consultation at the Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs, and Senior Policy Advisor for Aboriginal Governance at Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Hartling holds a Diploma in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Toronto, a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Victoria, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Latin American Studies from Simon Fraser University.