[Hiring] Sr Advisor Community & Indigenous Engagement @Enbridge Inc.

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Role Description

This role involves playing a key role in Indigenous and Stakeholder engagement, building, and maintaining relationships in our projects and operations.

• Own relationships with leaders and work with partners within and outside Public Affairs, Communications (PACS) to develop engagement strategies, approaches, and tools.
• Responsible lead for direct engagement with Indigenous communities, building positive relationships and trust, meeting regulatory engagement requirements, and managing related risks.
• Complete regulatory requirements in consultation/engagement and document outcomes effectively.
• Provide awareness and mentorship on Indigenous cultural protocols, norms, and politics.
• Assist stakeholder engagement in the field with individuals, communities, Indigenous groups, and local governments.
• Lead or assist with the development and implementation of specific engagement plans, including project-specific engagement plans and Regional Engagement Plans.
• Meet regulatory requirements and improve Enbridge's reputation as a trusted corporate citizen.
• Lead or assist with contract and agreement negotiations with Indigenous communities.
• Contribute regional knowledge and policies into Business Development.
• Assist with the development of Protocol and Engagement Agreements, Letters of Intent, and project agreements.
• Identify opportunities regarding Indigenous content on Enbridge's projects or operations.
• Help identify community needs and consider corporate citizenship opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a well-organized record of contact in the relationship management database.

Qualifications

• University degree from a related post-secondary program.
• 7 or more years of directly related work experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement, preferably in the resources sector.
• Knowledge and direct experience in engaging with Indigenous communities.
• Experience in and understanding of a large, public company with operations in multiple regions.
• Proven written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• A high degree of flexibility to adapt to multiple and competing priorities.
• Able to manage multiple projects under constant deadline pressure.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Preference may be given to a candidate who identifies as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit).
• Experience in consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication, and conflict resolution.

Benefits

• FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules.
• Options for compressed workweek schedules or work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Working Conditions

• Office environment with frequent travel to Indigenous communities.
• Works with highly confidential, strategic information.
• Attends after-hours Indigenous and community events on personal and business time throughout the year.