Community & Stakeholder Relations Advisor - Bilingual; Remote, Quebec

**About Us**

FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets. The company’s mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON and Montréal, QC, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America.

In Canada, FirstLight operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and the recently acquired Hydroméga which is headquartered in Montréal. We operate 18 hydroelectric generating stations located in Ontario and Quebec and we are one of the largest providers of hydroelectric power in these provinces. FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers and we have over 200 employees in Canada and the US.

We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.

**We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.**

**Position Detail**:
We currently have an opening for an experienced **Bilingual (English/French) Community & Stakeholder Relations Advisor** for this **remote** role based in **Québec**.

The Community & Stakeholder Relations Advisor reports to the VP, Development for Canada and is responsible for supporting projects and building long-term relationships with local First Nations and other communities. As part of the Renewable Energy Project Development Team, will promote the social acceptability of energy projects and intervene strategically by establishing community partnership strategies, designing and presenting communication and community partnership plans, and implementing them in the field.

Salary range: $80,000-100,000 annually

**Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To**:

- Represent the Company and its projects to local host communities, landowners, and municipal government, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis groups;
- Assist with design of communication plans related to the concerns of local communities and First Nations, Inuit and Métis groups;
- Coordinate with government entities to obtain permits and oversee authorization processes as well as review and handle environmental impact studies;
- Coordinate, prepare for and attend public meetings;
- Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors and consultants on projects and development;
- Prepare internal and external communications regarding project development and environmental impacts and studies;
- Support the Company’s brand image and reputation via social media, events and communications in relation to our renewable energy projects;
- Participate in budget development;
- Performs other duties as assigned;
- Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures.

**Job Qualifications / Skills**
- Diploma in communications, legal or political studies or a related field;
- Bi-lingual: proficiency in French/English required;
- 5+ years’ relevant experience in renewable energy project development, project management, strategic development, legal administration with First Nations or public communication;
- Strong knowledge of provincial regulations related to renewable energy;
- Proven experience with community engagement and communications, particularly with Indigenous communities;
- Familiarity with the unique considerations, protocols, and rights of Indigenous communities in relation to renewable energy projects, including land use and environmental stewardship
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc);
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Natural leader who easily takes initiative and enjoys managing tasks and projects to meet or exceed deadlines;
- Strong sense of integrity and ability to work independently;
- Ability and eagerness to travel within Canada;
- Must be highly organized and approach their work with creativity, diligence and