Government and Community Relations Advisor - Canadian Prairies

1001 TransCanada PipeLines Limited; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Government and Community Relations Advisor for the prairie provinces. You will develop and implement stakeholder and government outreach plans, communicate with public officials and communities, and serve on project execution teams to address stakeholder concerns.

Hybrid Canada-based role with travel. The position requires 8+ years in government and community relations, plus event planning experience, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs or related concentration.
• 8+ years of government and community relations, public relations, communications or related experience.
• Government and/or media relations experience.
• Event planning and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of project execution teams for key projects, contributing to the development and implementation of stakeholder, government and community outreach plans.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of key messages to public/elected officials, and the community at large.
• Plan and facilitate open houses and public meetings in project areas.
• Build relationships with community and stakeholder groups in key regions.
• Troubleshoot, address and mitigate stakeholder and community relations issues.
• Actively support teams with the execution of solutions that address stakeholder concerns.
• Develop and ensure consistency of messaging between various audiences, representing the company's interests.
• Represent the company in both large and small public settings in a professional and skillful manner.

Skills

Government relations

Public relations

Communications

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs or related concentration

Job description

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. Join us. Connect to what matters.

Opportunity

TC Energy's External Relations team is seeking a Government and Community Relations Advisor for the prairie provinces. Reporting to the Director, Government Relations, the successful candidate is an experienced campaigner and communicator with provincial and local government relations experience. The successful candidate will also possess knowledge and experience in a broad range of external affairs strategies and approaches. The successful candidate will be charged with developing and improving stakeholder relations and community outreach; assisting in the development and implementation of project outreach and communication plans; communicating key messages and project details to various stakeholders including, elected/public officials, community and landowner organizations and the public at large.

What you’ll do

• Serve as an active member of project execution teams for key projects, contributing to the development and implementation of stakeholder, government and community outreach plans
• Assist in the development and dissemination of key messages to public/elected officials, and the community at large
• Plan and facilitate open houses and public meetings in project areas
• Build relationships with community and stakeholder groups in key regions
• Troubleshoot, address and mitigate stakeholder and community relations issues
• Actively support teams with the execution of solutions that address stakeholder concerns
• Develop and ensure consistency of messaging between various audiences, representing the company's interests
• Represent the company in both large and small public settings in a professional and skillful manner
• Perform as a self‑starter, identify needs and take initiative
• Engage as a team player and leader, both internally and externally
• Serve on TC Energy’s on‑call roster for emergency response
• Maintain focus in demanding situations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs or other related concentration
• 8+ years of government and community relations, public relations, communications or related experience
• Government and/or media relations experience
• Event planning and management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• External communications experience, utility, oil and gas, or other regulated industry experience
• A trained internal and/or external affair professional with strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to have work assigned in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished and completed in an independent manner
• Ability to think strategically, weigh issues and recommend effective solutions
• Ability to analyze issues and develop strategies to maintain and enhance public perception
• Advanced consulting skills; comfortable with assisting executive level and other leaders
• A team player ‑ responsible for building rapport with team members and internal business partners
• Flexibility and ability to travel and work overtime if necessary
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines

This position requires candidates to:

• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
• Ability to manage travel (>50%)
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review

Hybrid Work Model & Benefits

• Hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office‑based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on—every day.

Equal Opportunity

• TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government
• We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability
• We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process
• Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support
• All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions
• Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks

Other Information

• Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications
• Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates
• Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey. If you are experiencing issues with your application, contact [e-mail]

Company Culture

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we believe our people are the driving force behind these vital connections. We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets. Our business is based on the connections we make. By partnering with communities, businesses and leaders across our extensive energy network, we unlock opportunity today and for generations to come.