Relations Advisor

1050 Suncor Energy Services Inc.; Fort McMurray, Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension programs with company matching

Health, dental and vision benefits

Generous paid vacation & personal time

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. in Canada is seeking a senior engagement professional to support and lead formal Government of Alberta consultation processes related to upstream operations, mining, and reclamation.

You will build partnerships with Indigenous communities and coordinate stakeholder engagement from office locations in Fort McMurray or Calgary. The role emphasizes open, respectful communication, documenting feedback, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure compliant, timely engagement.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of relevant work experience including formal consultation experience in Alberta.
• Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences or equivalent.
• Cultural agility and experience with Indigenous communities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead formal Government of Alberta consultation processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Coordinate meetings and gather feedback.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support engagement efforts.
• Lead and report on engagement activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences

Job description

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:

• 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 way

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

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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

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

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At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada's leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value-added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders.

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