Team Lead, Indigenous Relations
2 months ago
Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team
The Opportunity
Our Canadian External Relations Group is currently looking to add a Team Lead, Indigenous Relations to lead our Eastern Canadian Indigenous Relations Team, based in Toronto, ON .
Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Relations Canada, this position will manage the day-to-day work of our Indigenous Relations teams in Eastern Canada which includes Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. The team is externally facing and focused on the delivery of an outcomes-based approach to engagement with Indigenous communities and is mission-driven and solutions-oriented, seeking ways to align the interests of TC Energy with Indigenous groups. The position will manage a geographically disparate team that spends most of their time in Indigenous communities located near our assets. Effective Indigenous economic participation and engagement is a key component of TC Energy's approach to reconciliation.
Although this position reports to the Manager, the role requires a very close working/collaborative relationship with relevant TC Energy business units across leadership levels. To be successful in this role, you must be a dynamic and thoughtful leader, adaptable, responsible and a team player. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can effectively build and enhance relationships, is a strong collaborator and outcomes-oriented. In addition to being well organized, you possess strong leadership skills, an understanding of business needs and communication skills essential to successfully interact with a variety of people and job functions.
What you’ll do
Build support and generate advocacy from Indigenous groups by aligning interests of Indigenous groups with TC Energy for shared success and prosperity Lead, mentor, and build a high performing team of engagement professionals to provide timely, financially responsible, coordinated, and flexible support to business units and functional groups Provide leadership and innovation in the development, continuous improvement, and implementation of various engagement plans and strategies to support TC Energy’s objectives. Collaborate with, and garner support from, internal business partners Seek out and build mutually beneficial relationships between Indigenous groups and TC Energy to deliver sustainable and responsible business results Actively support teams with the execution of solutions that address Indigenous groups concerns Oversee the tracking and reporting functions and develop regular reports on company progress toward objectives and commitments made in agreements with Indigenous Peoples Represent the company in both Indigenous Communities and public settings Collaborate with Indigenous Relations team members and business unit counterparts to prioritize and manage business objectives and risks Develop and monitor budgets and resource allocations Develop briefing notes and make recommendations to Senior Management regarding budget and resource requirements, as neededMinimum Qualifications
Post-secondary education in a related field 10 years of related experience working in the energy, mining, forestry, or other capital-intensive sectors in people-facing roles or experience in government, including Indigenous governments An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Bilingual in French and English, with the ability to provide verbal and written support to stakeholders in both languages fluently Experience engaging with Indigenous Nations and working with representatives and community members to resolve complex and often contentious issues Proven people-leadership and development skills; able to lead programs with strong resource management abilities Direct experience and in-depth knowledge of Indigenous Relations issues, concerns and approaches to create opportunities to generate mutual benefitPreferred Qualifications
Project management experience Ability to manage emerging and unpredictable events in a time sensitive and constructive manner Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico) Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as requiredRelocation Eligibility : This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program
About our business
TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.
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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.
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