Manager Community & Indigenous Engagement

Posting End Date:

September 30, 2024

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

Enbridge’s leadership is committed to building strong relationships with the communities that live and work across the regions where we operate, including reconciliation with Indigenous communities where we operate in Haudenosaunee their treaty lands, traditional and unceded territories.

Our Community and Indigenous Engagement team is seeking an accomplished and passionate Manager, Community & Indigenous Engagement for our BC Region who will be accountable for leadership of the regionally based Community and Indigenous Engagement team.

The Manager is responsible for supporting the business in engagement and consultation/regulatory efforts for both major projects and operations, the development of sustainable long-term relationships and management of the related public affairs issues and opportunities with Indigenous Nations and groups, non-government organizations and municipal government officials in proximity to Enbridge Operations and projects in the BC Region. This includes leading regulatory engagement, economic inclusion, advocacy and coalition building, issues resolution, lifecycle relationship building and our reconciliation efforts.

If you have experience in leading a team to engage with Nations and communities, including in regulatory consultation and economic inclusion, have a strong understanding of Indigenous history and rights, cultural protocols and norms, have experience on developing Indigenous Policy, along with strong ability to build positive and respectful relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Don’t wait – apply today.

What You Will Do:

• Support Enbridge’s business objectives by maintaining the company’s social license to operate; building and maintaining respectful lifecycle relationships with partners, communities and Indigenous Nations and groups and to identify and manage public affairs issues and opportunities associated with our projects, operations and business interests generally.

• Lead the development and implementation of the BC Region Regional Engagement Plan (REP), Lifecycle Relationship Agreements, and numerous project engagement strategies for capital construction projects, maintenance and operations, asset management and the regional implementation of the corporate Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan.

• Provide support and services to new Business Development initiatives.

• Ensure optimal project management including developing and implementing project plans and project budgets.

• Provide timely public affairs support, advice and services to Enbridge BC Regional business to help them meet their strategic goals and objectives. This includes on issues with respect to Indigenous and Community Engagement, cultural awareness, consultation, relationships and partnership opportunities, economic inclusion, negotiations and issue and opportunity management assessments. This also includes bringing the voice (interests and perspectives) of the communities into Enbridge for appropriate and timely consideration.

• Support the development of regulatory strategy and participate in formal regulatory processes in support of projects. Ensures all pre-engagement and consultation is completed in support of provincial and federal permits.

• Directly support engagement in the field with key Indigenous or community leaders, partners, Government representatives on high profile issues and negotiations and representing Enbridge at regional public events. This may include owning relationships with key leaders or partners or mentoring staff and working with the regional leadership, active participation with regional associations and groups that are relevant to our reputation and relationships in the region.

• Manage and coach the BC Regional Engagement team, made up of engagement advisors, coordinators and contractors and support their career development and well-being.

• Manage CIE BC Region team to ensure the achievement of expected outcomes. This includes delegating appropriate results and holding them accountable for delivery. This also includes ensuring that team members provide effective delivery of objectives to PAC clients.

• Ensure the engagement with Indigenous Nations and partners in the region is consistent with Enbridge policies, principles, our lifecycle approach to engagement and our Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan.

Who You Are:

You have the following education and experience:

• University degree from a related post-secondary program and/or combination of education and work experience.

• Preference may be given to a candidate who identifies as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit).

• 10 or more years of directly related work experience in Indigenous or partner engagement, preferably in the resources sector, particularly in the energy industry / energy transportation infrastructure sector.

• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of engagement professionals

• Very 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.

Technical Skills:

• Specific experience in cross-cultural Indigenous, stakeholder and community engagement.

• Strong knowledge of community engagement practices and organizational effectiveness strategies.

• Ability to interact effectively and establish credibility and trust with a wide audience including Indigenous leaders and community representatives, field and corporate staff, external stakeholder groups, partners and contractors.

• In-depth 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.

• Speaking French or an Indigenous language is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Office environment with frequent travel into communities with the region.

• Works with highly confidential, strategic information.

• Decentralized team and operation.

• Attends after-hours Indigenous and community events on personal and business time throughout the year.

Flex work clause

Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start or end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid #topemployer

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• 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.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com