Specialist - Community and Government Relations

**Why should you join our team?**
- Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.**Your contribution**
- Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Relations and Policy, the Specialist, Community & Government Relations will work closely with the project development, construction, operations and environment business units to support and ensure Innergex’s portfolio of projects are set up for success. The purpose of this role is to establish strategic, long-term, mutually beneficial relationships based on trust and respect with local communities, local governments, businesses, community leaders/influencers, and Indigenous communities/governments through effective engagement processes that span the lifecycle of Innergex’s assets. This role will be focused on Eastern Canada, but may also be assigned to support projects and assets across Canada.**Your day-to-day**
- Lead and manage engagement and consultation activities with local communities, local governments, Indigenous governments and other key local stakeholders;
- Responsible for initiating, building, and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities, governments and organizations required to carry out engagement, consultation, and partnership activities in line with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as Innergex’s values and commitments;
- Be a trusted advisor across the company, including the Development, Construction and Operations teams;
- Manage day-to-day contact with key stakeholders and project partners;
- Represent Innergex, influence and provide issue management with local organizations;
- Represent Innergex with the local business community, labour groups and ENGOs, building positive and mutually beneficial relationships;
- Collaborate on local government relations with the Government Relations team to strategically align with provincial and federal government advocacy;
- Maintain current knowledge of and expertly advise the company on regulations, standards, ethics and best management practices pertaining to Indigenous and community relations;
- Work with the broader project teams to ensure the company is meeting all of its contractual and legal obligations with Indigenous communities, local governments, communities and individuals during development, construction and operations;
- Expertly identify, navigate and advise on issue and risk management needs as they arise;
- Employ a skilled and strategic approach to working with individuals and/or groups who may raise opposition to project proposals and/or issues that arise during development, construction and/or operation;
- Represent the company at high-value events, increasing awareness of and delivering education on renewable energy, building-up and safeguarding Innergex’s reputation;
- Develop and utilize local relationships and political contacts to affect change, protecting Innergex’s reputation and advancing its business interests;
- Coordinate with the Communications team for press, and other external communications activities, as appropriate;
- Work with Sr. Director, Corporate Relations and Policy to advise and educate internally on Indigenous Peoples including, but not limited to, history, culture, treaties, Canadian law, Indigenous law and United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;
- Work with the Sr. Director, Corporate Relations and Policy to identify processes and approaches needed to strengthen the organizational capability to engage, consult and partner with Indigenous communities;
- Work with Sr. Director, Corporate Relations and Policy to implement Innergex’s corporate commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

**Your skills, our requirements**
- 5-7 years of experience in community and Indigenous relations;
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Political Science, Communications, Indigenous Studies or equivalent;
- A valid driver’s license in good standing is required;
- Experience in the Energy industry is an asset;
- Experience navigating local government process and structure;
- Knowledge and experience with Indigenous consultation processes, related Canadian legislation and policy, and international standards for Indigenous engagement such as the United Nations Declaration o