Advisor, Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and nurture relationships with community stakeholders.
• Develop and execute project engagement strategies that capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risk for infrastructure projects.
• Lead or assist with crafting, implementing, and managing engagement plans, messaging, and budgets.
• Provide timely advice and counsel to internal audiences on local community interests, cultural awareness, relationship management, partnership opportunities, negotiations, issue management, and risk and opportunity assessments — including bringing the voice of communities into Enbridge for appropriate and timely consideration.
• Lead planning and execution of project media and communications strategies, including interaction with local media outlets, development of internal briefing materials, and drafting of messaging and materials.
• Plan and manage project budgets and other resources with attention to cost efficiency and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Share regional knowledge and expertise with internal audiences.
• Serve as part of the Crisis Communications & Response Team (CCRT) during operational incidents, emergencies, or reputational events; periodically serve as the weekly on-call Public Information Officer on standby for 24/7 crisis communications response.

• University degree from a related post-secondary program
• 4+ years of directly related work experience, preferably in the energy sector.
• Demonstrates integrity, safety, inclusion, respect, and a high-performance approach, with the resilience, adaptability, confidence, and initiative to work independently or collaboratively in fast-paced, demanding environments.
• Knowledge of relationship building and community engagement best practices, infrastructure permitting practices, regulatory requirements, community dynamics, Indigenous/Tribal history and culture.
• Excels at building positive relationships with stakeholders, employees, contractors, partners, and external partners through strong communication, consultation, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and communication capabilities and attention to detail.
• Maintains big-picture focus and prioritizes projects, deadlines, and engagement to support organizational goals.

Demonstrates expertise in community engagement, stakeholder relationship management, and project budget oversight, with a strong focus on communication and negotiation skills. Capable of providing strategic advice and managing crisis communications effectively.

• Community Engagement Best Practices
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Crisis Communications
• Project Budget Management
• Analytical and Research Skills

• Project Engagement Strategies
• Infrastructure Permitting Practices
• Regulatory Requirements
• Negotiation Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills

• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail

• Energy Sector
• Indigenous/Tribal History and Culture
• Crisis Communications & Response Team
• Local Community Interests
• Cultural Awareness