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

FortisBC; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

FortisBC in Surrey, BC, is seeking skilled Community and Indigenous Relations professionals for the Tilbury LNG Expansion program. The role focuses on stakeholder engagement, Indigenous relations, public affairs, and building lasting partnerships with local communities and Indigenous nations.

The position offers a flexible work program and potential for temporary or permanent opportunities, with travel within the Lower Mainland and a competitive compensation package in the hiring range shown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of Community and/or Indigenous Relations experience on a project of similar size and nature.
• Ability to obtain permits through British Columbia regulatory agencies.
• Strong issue resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Project management experience and ability to balance priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-building ability.
• Ability to build relationships with government representatives and Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic engagement plans and guide project leaders.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to address Indigenous and community priorities.
• Brief senior management on issues and provide recommendations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous leaders and communities.
• Mentor other Community and Indigenous Relations team members.
• Implement project agreements to achieve commitments.
• Align project goals with open, respectful stakeholder relationships.
• Develop plans and gather input from communities to build partnerships.
• Apply environmental and economic agreements in practice.

Job description

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

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular / Full-Time Temporary
Expected Hiring Range: $97,100.00to $125,700.00 Annually / $49.79 to $64.46 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:

• Develop strategic engagement plans and provide guidance to project managers and leadership.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement strategies to respect the interests and priorities of local and Indigenous communities.
• Brief senior management on issues, performance reporting, and provide recommendations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous community leaders and communities-at-large.
• Collaborate and provide mentorship to other members of the Community and Indigenous Relations team.
• Implement project agreements to ensure that commitments are achieved.
• Understand the goals of our projects and initiatives and become an integral part of the team by building open, honest and respectful relationships.
• Set up our projects and initiatives for success by developing strategic plans, gathering input on project plans from local and Indigenous communities, and building mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Walk-the-talk through implementing existing environmental and economic agreements.

What it takes:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or other related disciplines from a recognized program, plus minimum of 5 years of Community and/or Indigenous Relations experience working on a project of similar size and nature; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge to complete applications and obtain permits through British Columbia regulatory agencies, (e.g. BC Utilities Commission, BC Environmental Assessment Office, BC Energy Regulator).
• Ability to manage issue related conflicts and issue resolution capacity (negotiation skills).
• Ability to meet firm deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Project management expertise and balancing competing priorities.
• Comfortable delivering presentations and navigating challenging conversations.
• Ability to assert interests with competing perspectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a panache for team-building.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships representatives from levels of government.
• Demonstrated Community and/or Indigenous relations experience with communities in British Columbia.

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.