Community Relations Specialist

2 months ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada AltaGas Full time
Job Title: Manager, Community

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Manager, Community. This is a newly created role that will play a critical part in building and maintaining positive relationships with local and Indigenous communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement effective community engagement strategies to build trust and credibility with regional stakeholders, Indigenous Groups, community leaders, and other community members.
  • Lead impactful community relations campaigns to promote AltaGas' vision and values.
  • Coordinate volunteer activities and corporate social responsibility programs to demonstrate our commitment to the community.
  • Monitor and report on community issues that could impact our operations.
  • Provide leadership and innovation for the continuous enhancement and implementation of the Indigenous Relations Program and processes.
  • Lead a high-performing team of technical experts and professionals to provide timely, coordinated, and innovative support to our Midstream business.
  • Ensure accurate regulatory filings for External Affairs and Indigenous Relations in compliance with provincial, federal, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor AltaGas' engagement and honouring commitments made with Indigenous groups.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key government and industry contacts.
  • Understand the opportunities, challenges, trends, issues, and risks that could have a material impact on our Midstream business through stakeholder and Indigenous engagement and monitoring.
  • Work closely with facility operations and project teams to understand existing and new development opportunities and collaborating on the development and implementation of Indigenous participation plans.
  • Prepare reports for the corporate office as well as briefing notes for senior management to provide direction, guidance, and support on issues that may impact our operations and project developments.
  • Support the coordination of AltaGas' Community Partnership Programs, focused on Indigenous Workforce, Community Investment, and Rail Safety initiatives.
  • Coordinate, support, and represent AltaGas in various industry, government committee, and external events.

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in government, industry, policy, media relations, public relations, or stakeholder and Indigenous relations.
  • Experience with/knowledge of regulatory requirements governing the development and operation of AltaGas' activities in the areas of geographical assignment.
  • Experience and existing relationships with community members and elected officials in British Columbia, particularly in the NW Coast region, would be an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills (active listening, public speaking, verbal, written), along with the ability to interface with internal and external parties.
  • Experience in and familiarity with the energy sector.
  • Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, Word).
  • Proactively develops and maintains strong working relationships with Indigenous, community, industry, and key government contacts.
  • Grows trust in and expands the long-term relationships established by AltaGas.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and an ability to respond easily to shifting priorities.
  • Operates with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
  • Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment, as well as ability to work as part of a team.
  • Manages projects and activities from conception to completion, with limited oversight.
  • Eligible to lobby at both Provincial and Federal levels in Canada.
  • Bachelor's Degree in policy, law, public relations, marketing, communications, or journalism or the equivalent preferred.

AltaGas is an equal opportunity employer:

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact in our communities.



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