Relations Advisor

Suncor Energy Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off and vacation

Training & development

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. is seeking a Relations Advisor to support Government of Alberta consultation activities for upstream operations. You will build partnerships with Indigenous communities, coordinate consultations, and ensure feedback is captured and addressed.

The role emphasizes respectful, culturally informed communication and cross-team collaboration. The position is office-based, with options to work from Calgary or Fort McMurray, and involves travel to communities in the Wood Buffalo

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of relevant work experience including experience with formal consultation processes in Alberta.
• Undergraduate degree in a Social Sciences field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Cultural agility and experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead formal Government of Alberta consultation processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Coordinate meetings, gather feedback, and address community concerns.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support consultation and engagement efforts.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Indigenous relations

Regulatory consultation

Communication skills

Project coordination

Policy documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Job description

## Relations AdvisorApply: Calgary, AB, CAN: Fort McMurray, AB, CAN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 10, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R0017843**At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.**When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.In this role, you will support consultation and engagement activities associated with Suncor's upstream operations, including mining, in situ, reclamation, water management, and other regulatory and operational initiatives. You will oversee Government of Alberta consultation processes, driving stakeholder engagement, coordinating consultations, and ensuring community feedback is effectively captured and addressed. A key aspect of the role is developing strong partnerships with Indigenous communities through open, respectful, and culturally informed communication. The successful candidate will work closely with internal partner and support implementation of engagement and consultation strategies that foster mutual understanding and cooperation.**What we offer:**We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.* **Strong compensation:** we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching* **Benefits:** utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being* **Generous time-off:** enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance* **Talent development programs:** Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development**Minimum Requirements*** Seven or more years of relevant work experience including experience with formal consultation processes in Alberta* Undergraduate degree in a Social Sciences field or equivalent combination of education and experience* Cultural agility and experience working with Indigenous communities* Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate relationships with sensitivity and empathy* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage shifting priorities* Ability to collect, document, and present information to support formal consultation requirements (such as issue notes, policies, key messages, corporate disclosures, risk assessments) in a thoughtful and clear wayDon’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferable skills.**Key Responsibilities*** Support and lead formal Government of Alberta consultation processes* Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities* Ensure open and respectful communication* Coordinate meetings, gather feedback, and address community concerns* Collaborate with internal teams to support consultation and engagement efforts* Implement engagement strategies that foster mutual understanding and cooperation* Lead and/or participate in and report on engagement activities**Location & other key details*** This is an office-based role; open to individuals to working from Suncor’s Fort McMurray (Stoney Creek Village) or Calgary (6th Ave S.W.) offices. The successful candidate will be expected to be working from the physical office location + To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray,**click here*** Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with potential for extended work/on-call hours based on business needs* Occasional travel will be required to communities in the Wood Buffalo Region and to Suncor’s operating sites to support consultation work, engagement activities, and events in community* Participate in on-call rotation for community notifications* Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of wor