Community and/or Indigenous Relations Opportunities (Liaison), Tilbury LNG Expansion

FortisBC; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Flexible work program

Competitive salary & benefits

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

FortisBC is seeking Community and/or Indigenous Relations professionals to support the Tilbury LNG Expansion. The role involves coordinating stakeholder engagement, building relationships with Indigenous communities, and delivering engagement plans with a multi-disciplinary team in British Columbia.

Opportunities may be temporary or permanent, with flexible work options and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in marketing, business, communications or related discipline plus three years of related experience.
• Detail-oriented with negotiating, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Develop collaborative relationships with public & key stakeholders in an educated and professional manner.
• Authentic personality that creates and builds trusting and lasting relationships.
• Passion for learning, understanding and supporting local and Indigenous communities.
• Strategic thinker with ability to see the overall picture for long-term success.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe).
• Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of the company and external partners.
• Knowledge of BC utility regulatory environment; energy industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in planning and coordinating the project for stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a liaison between the project and internal units to meet Indigenous consultation requirements.
• Lead relationships with Indigenous Peoples across the service territory.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver engagement plans and tactics.
• Develop strategic engagement with communities within and outside regulated processes.
• Represent FortisBC as a trusted, collaborative partner to community stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Indigenous relations

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Travel willingness

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary degree in marketing, business, communications or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community and/or Indigenous Relations Opportunities (Liaison), Tilbury LNG Expansion

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular / Full-Time Temporary
Expected Hiring Range: $81,300.00to $105,200.00 Annually / $41.69 to $53.95 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes (FTR) / No (FTT)
Workplace Flexibility:Yes
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

The Tilbury LNG Expansion Program has recently received key regulatory approvals and is moving into an exciting new phase. To support the next phase of the project, we're looking to connect with talented Community and/or Indigenous Relations professionals who are interested in being part of this transformative initiative.

We're building a pipeline for a variety of upcoming opportunities that may be temporary or permanent, with various start dates over the next year.

We welcome candidates with experience in Indigenous relations, community relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, communications, consultation, and relationship management. Experience working on Environmental Assessment Projects in BC is a strong asset. Whether your background is primarily focused on working with Indigenous Nations, local communities, or both, we would like to hear from you.

If your background and experience are a match for our current or future needs, we'll reach out to learn more about you and discuss potential opportunities. Join us in building strong partnerships, supporting meaningful engagement, and helping deliver a project that will benefit communities for generations to come.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support in the effective planning, coordination of the project for stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a liaison between the project and other internal business units to achieve successful implementation of community and Indigenous consultation requirements.
• Ensure our commitment to our Statement of Indigenous Principles, and provide leadership to building and maintaining effective relationships with Indigenous Peoples across our service territory.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive engagement plans and tactics to support the successful growth and operation of FortisBC’s Major Projects.
• Support the development of strategic and tactical engagement with communities both within and outside of regulated processes.
• Solidify yourself as a trusted face of FortisBC, and a known, collaborative, creative, problem-solver between FortisBC and our local and Indigenous community partners.
• Identify and execute opportunities to move engagement beyond transactional partnerships to a long-term working relationship philosophy.

What it takes:

• Post-secondary degree with specialization in marketing, business, communications or a related discipline plus three years of recent and related experience in Community and/or Indigenous relations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A detail-oriented and creative mindset with exceptional negotiating, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Develop collaborative relationships and manage inquiries from public & key stakeholders in an educated and professional manner.
• A genuine and authentic personality that creates and builds trusting and lasting relationships.
• A passion for learning, understanding and supporting local and Indigenous communities.
• Strategic and able to understand the overall picture of any situation to achieve long term success.
• A confident communicator with excellent writing skills.
• Computer experience in Window’s environment including Microsoft Office suite (includes PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher and Adobe Professional).
• Strong relationship-building skills; ability to interact with people at all levels of the company as well as external shareholders.
• Knowledge of British Columbia utility regulatory environment along with energy industry experience in both the gas and electric side of the business is highly desirable.

What you need to know:

• Travel within the Lower Mainland will be required.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles .