Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.

Reporting to the Manager, Stakeholder Engagement, the Stakeholder Engagement Advisor facilitates the development and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies and provides trusted advice to internal teams on engagement planning, stakeholder risks, emerging issues, and effective engagement approaches. Success in this role requires strong critical thinking, sound judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while designing engagement approaches that build trust and mitigate organizational risk.

At AESO, we prioritize open communication and meaningful engagement with stakeholders. In this role, you will design and deliver initiatives that strengthen stakeholder relationships, support AESO’s reputation, and advance organizational objectives. You will work closely with colleagues across the organization to create meaningful opportunities for stakeholder participation and ensure stakeholder perspectives inform decision‑making.

As the successful candidate, you take initiative, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple concurrent priorities, and build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

This full‑time opportunity offers a competitive salary, paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

• Research, support the design and execute stakeholder engagement plans guided by AESO's Stakeholder Engagement Framework and Principles, and provide practical engagement advice to internal teams, projects and colleagues on engagement strategies, risks, issues and tactics
• Respond to emerging issues with timely engagement approaches, strategic advice, and practical solutions, while assessing stakeholder risks, identifying engagement opportunities, and recommending approaches that support organizational objectives
• Oversee engagement projects and support broader, multi‑year engagement programs
• Plan, lead and facilitate effective hybrid, in‑person and online engagement sessions, including developing facilitation guides that support session objectives and meaningful stakeholder participation
• Develop clear, concise engagement materials that enable relevant, timely and consistent communication with stakeholders, and analyze stakeholder feedback to translate insights into practical recommendations for project teams and leaders
• Leverage digital engagement platform effectively and contribute to ongoing improvements that strengthen the stakeholder experience and support engagement objectives, while capturing and applying engagement lessons learned to support continuous improvement
• Build collaborative relationships with internal colleagues, and stakeholders, and act as a trusted advisor to internal clients by fostering productive relationships across the organization
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by working efficiently, professionally, and respectfully, while maintaining strong working relationships with all levels of AESO staff
• Adjust to shifting priorities and manage multiple deliverables to meet timelines and produce high‑quality work.

• Post‑secondary education in public relations, communication, management or a related…