Senior Government Relations Advisor

ARC Resources Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC Resources Ltd., a leading Canadian energy company, seeks a Senior Government Relations Advisor in Calgary. The role involves policy analysis, internal collaboration, and representing ARC in government discussions. Candidates must have significant experience in the energy sector and relevant degrees, contributing to effective policy development in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Market-competitive compensation plan

Top-tier benefits and wellness spending accounts

Focus on health and well-being

Culture of caring and high performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in policy development and government relations in the upstream energy sector.
• Proficient knowledge of energy, climate change, and environmental policies.
• Ability to travel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, research, and analyze government policy changes affecting ARC’s business.
• Develop position statements and policy-related content.
• Represent ARC at industry and government meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or Engineering

Master's degree in relevant area

Job description

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ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. We are a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and financial performance. Today, we are the largest pure-play Montney producer, and Canada’s third-largest natural gas producer and largest producer of condensate.

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.

We have a long-term view and are committed to best-in-class performance in every aspect of our business. Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.

At ARC, we know a diverse workforce drives better decision-making and stronger performance. We are building a workplace that creates a sense of belonging, promotes diversity of thought, and represents the experience and backgrounds of the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please go to our website Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - ARC Resources .

THE OPPORTUNITY :

We are currently seeking a Senior Government Relations Advisor to join our Government Relations team. Reporting to the Manager, Government Relations and Policy, the successful candidate will utilize their research skills and technical knowledge to monitor ongoing government policy changes in Alberta, British Columbia, and at the federal level, and the associated impacts to ARC’s business. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills and who thrives in a team environment. Based in our Calgary office, this role requires travel to attend various industry meetings and government events.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Monitor, research, analyze and communicate the risks and opportunities associated with government policy changes in Alberta, British Columbia, and federally

Develop position statements, technical briefing notes and other policy-related content for internal and external use

Collaborate with, and support, internal departments and subject matter experts to understand, track, monitor and assess policy changes and their potential impact on ARC’s business

Represent ARC at various industry and government meetings and events

Maintain compliance with government lobbying requirements

Support collaborative work with external organizations on shared policy and research issues

Facilitate the understanding and alignment on key energy policy developments and positions within ARC

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC :

A bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, economics, or engineering is preferred, and a master's degree in one of these areas would be considered an asset

A minimum of 10 years of experience in policy development andgovernment relations in the upstream energy sector

Proficient knowledge of broad-based energy policy, climate change policy, environmental policy, and First Nations

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with excellent writing capabilities

Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines

Ability to work in a team environment with extensive collaboration and interaction with all levels of the organization

Ability to travel is essential

REWARDING OPPORTUNITY :

• An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us
• Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry
• A market-competitive and pay-for-performance total compensation plan, including eligibility to participate in our bonus and long-term incentive programs
• Top-tier benefits, wellness / healthcare spending accounts and savings plans
• A culture of caring and high performance
• Focus on health and well-being
• An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the recruitment process.