TC Energy
Indigenous Relations Engagement Lead - British Columbia
Remote Work British Columbia
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 hours ago
CRMLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptability
About the role
- Are you passionate about fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities?
- You will work collaboratively across different business units and all leadership levels within the company.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage relationships with Indigenous groups, fostering support for TC Energy and its projects and operations through early and honest communication
- Lead the implementation of project engagement plans and contribute to the development and refinement of project execution plans in alignment with the Company's IR Policy and Strategy
- Prepare and maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation, including briefing notes, memos, engagement summaries, and business cases to support decision-making and ensure alignment across internal stakeholders
- Provide issues management support and problem-solving within the team and across the business to ensure priorities are achieved and issues are escalated and addressed in a timely and effective manner
- Provide strategic support and guidance to the team and other internal groups to ensure the needs, interests, and priorities of Indigenous communities are understood and considered in TC Energy projects and operations
- Collaborate with IR team members and business units to prioritize and manage business objectives, opportunities, and risks
- Demonstrate culturally informed engagement practices specific to Wet'suwet'en governance systems, including Hereditary leadership structures, clan systems, and House Groups building trust through respectful and protocol-driven interactions
Requirements
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in Indigenous Relations, Environment, Archaeology, Anthropology, Law, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Land, or Government Relations
- Travel within Canada as required by the business
Nice to have
- Experience working directly with Wet'suwet'en communities or within similar governance and cultural contexts in British Columbia
- Knowledge of federal and provincial regulatory processes and consultation guidelines, particularly those related to the energy industry in Canada
- Experience navigating complex and high-profile Indigenous relations environments with overlapping governance perspectives
- Active listening skills and the ability to engage respectfully in complex, sensitive, and evolving discussions
- Ability to navigate differing community perspectives with neutrality, respect, and professionalism
- Demonstrated patience and adaptability when working within community-driven timelines and processes
- Previous experience and strong business acumen in the energy industry
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
Skills
- Effective Indigenous participation and engagement is a key component of TC Energy's approach to Indigenous Relations.
Benefits
- Relevant post-secondary education is required, a bachelor's degree or higher is preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
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