March 28, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Sr. Stakeholder/Community Engagement Advisor

Organization:
Enbridge Inc.
Region:
Canada, Texas, Houston
End of contest:
December 19, 2017
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Advisor
Description

Primary Focus:

  • Implement strategic engagement with key stakeholders for Major Projects and Operations. Key stakeholders include local government officials, influential business leaders, key landowners, emergency responders and non-government organizations. Where this involves Indigenous people, this engagement is consistent with the principles contained in Enbridge's Indigenous and Native American Policy.
  • Maintain, cultivate and document relationships and engagement activities with key influential leadership within affected communities, local organizations and Indigenous communities. Must have a basic understanding of our business, issues, risks and opportunities associated with respective communities, organizations and Indigenous communities.
  • Inform team of stakeholder concerns and critical activities. Accountable for contributing to the development, implementation and modification of regional engagement plans and related budgets.

Implement media and communications strategies including interaction with key local media outlets, development of internal briefing materials and drafting of public statements and releases.

Specific Accountabilities:

  • Own relationships with key influential leaders and work with internal partners within and outside Public Affairs and Communications (PAC) (i.e. Supply Chain Management) to develop innovative engagement strategies, approaches and tools to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk related to Community and Indigenous Engagement.
  • For Indigenous (Tribal) engagement, responsible lead for providing the awareness and guidance to the team and company on Indigenous cultural protocols, norms and politics to ensure the company respectfully engages with Indigenous communities, builds positive relationships, meets regulatory engagement requirements and effectively manage the related risk.
  • Assist stakeholder engagement in the field with individuals, communities, Indigenous communities and local governments and organizations in support of business goals and project objectives, working cooperatively with internal functions such as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Business Development and Operations.
  • Assist with development and implementation of specific engagement plans, strategies, talking points for media spokesperson and related budgets that reflect the interests of both the Company and the potentially-affected stakeholder. Meet regulatory requirements and build, maintain and enhance Enbridge's reputation as a trusted corporate citizen.
  • Assist team mates on developing and maintaining effective relationships, engagement strategies, and managing issues and risks.
  • Support the development of regulatory strategy and participate in formal regulatory process. Contribute to regional engagement knowledge in support of Corporate Community Investment policies and governance.
  • Provide timely advice and counsel to Enbridge management and staff and business teams with respect to Community/Stakeholder Engagement, including cultural awareness, consultation, relationships and partnership opportunities, negotiations, issue management, risk and opportunity assessments. This includes bringing the voice (interests and perspectives) of the communities into Enbridge for appropriate and timely consideration.
  • Contribute regional knowledge and policies into Business Development to ensure consideration of local and regional stakeholder risks and opportunities.
  • Work with Public Awareness team to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of delivery of supplemental stakeholder outreach and other activities within the Public Awareness Program.
  • Where applicable, consistent with Company guidelines, and in concert with the business units and Company departments such as Law, Operations, Regulatory, EHS and other departments within PAC, assist with the development of Protocol and Engagement Agreements, Letters of Intent and contracts, etc., that support key stakeholder and Indigenous community relationship building and communication, capacity building, and key stakeholder and Indigenous training and education, contracting and hiring that will strategically advance business objectives.
  • Where applicable, working with the Sustainable Supply Chain Management team, identify opportunities in conjunction with project teams or Operations regarding Indigenous content on Enbridge's projects or operations. This includes providing insight into community dynamics, capacity and politics, identifying potential local impacts and regional Indigenous participation opportunities and benefits (e.g. educational, skills development, employment, and business opportunity initiatives).
  • Provide expertise and consultation to industry trade associations through participation on advisory panels and working groups.
  • Plan and manage functional area or project budget(s) and other resources with a view to cost effectiveness and ensuring appropriate controls.
  • Establish and maintain well-organized record of contact and in the relationship management database. 
  • Keep up professional and individual development.
  • Assist with relationships with local media outlets and relevant reporters.
  • Assist in drafting of internal briefing documents in preparation for company personnel interaction with local media outlets.
  • Assist with drafting of public statements and releases on issues relative to local projects.

Crisis Communications & Response Team:

May serve as part of the crisis communications & response team (CCRT) during operational incidents or emergencies and non-operational events such as a reputational crisis. If identified as a member of the CCRT, training will be provided.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Knowledge and direct experience in engaging with Indigenous communities, including on Indigenous history and rights, on cultural protocols and norms, on Indigenous politics and the ability to successfully engage with indigenous people.

Personal Traits

  • Values of integrity, safety and respect
  • Character that is reliable, open, considerate, accommodating, agreeable, courageous
  • High achievement orientation
  • Stress tolerance
  • Self confidence

Knowledge

  • University degree from a related post-secondary program
  • 7or more years of directly related work experience in Indigenous or stakeholder engagement, preferably in the  resources sector, particularly in the energy industry / energy transportation infrastructure sector
  • Familiar with Indigenous history and culture
  • Familiarity with applicable government and regulatory requirements, as well as present day issues and community dynamics
  • Experience in and understanding of a large, public company with operations in multiple regions.
  • Experience in dealing with members of the media on major public or private sector projects or issues.

Technical Skills:

  • Specific experience in cross-cultural stakeholder and community engagement
  • Knowledge of community development practices and organizational effectiveness strategies

We accept applications submitted via our online recruiting system only (https://careers.enbridge.com).

Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to provide employment opportunities to all individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting myhr@enbridge.com

We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

Contact

Enbridge Inc.

3000 Fifth Ave Pl

Calgary

Alberta Canada

www.enbridge.com


 From the same category : advisor