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What will you do as an External Relations Manager?

The External Relations Manager represents Vopak Canada externally and supports the company’s license to operate through effective relationship management with stakeholders including government representatives at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels.

The role focuses on representation, advocacy, alignment, and issue awareness. From time to time, the role may also represent the interests of Vopak’s joint ventures, in accordance with joint venture governance and direction from Vopak Canada leadership.

The role reports to the Managing Director and requires approximately 25% travel.

What do we offer you?

A career at Vopak means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be a part of a visionary, global tank storage services leader with a heritage of over 400 years and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We embrace inclusion and diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment, which is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Besides a competitive salary package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program comprising health insurance, parental leave and wellness activities.

What do we expect from you as an External Relations Manager?

• 7–10 years of experience in external relations, stakeholder engagement, government affairs, or public affairs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Policy, Political Science, Indigenous Studies, Business, or a related field.

• Experience representing organizational interests with governments, communities, and external stakeholders.

• Experience in joint venture or multi-partner environments is an asset.

• Strong understanding of the Canadian political and stakeholder landscape.

• Existing relationships or a demonstrated network in Northern British Columbia and/or Ottawa are considered a strong asset.

• Excellent communication, judgment, and relationship-management skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

• Willingness to travel domestically (approximately 25%).
  

What does your day look like?

Your core responsibilities are:

External & Community Relations

• Represent Vopak Canada with local stakeholders, including community leaders, Indigenous groups, port authorities, municipal/provincial/federal government and industry organizations.

• Build and maintain constructive, trust-based relationships in communities where Vopak operates or is developing projects.

• Support engagement and information-sharing activities related to existing operations and growth initiatives.

• Act as a consistent and credible external presence for Vopak Canada and, where appropriate, its joint ventures.

Government & Public Affairs Representation

• Represent Vopak Canada in interactions with municipal, provincial, and federal government representatives.

• Strategic Advisory & Internal Coordination

• Advise the Managing Director and senior leadership on stakeholder sentiment, external issues, and reputational considerations.

• Provide clear, timely updates on external engagement activities and emerging risks.

• Coordinate with internal teams (Projects, Commercial, Legal, HSSE, Communications) to ensure aligned messaging and engagement.

• Support development of stakeholder strategies, messaging, and briefing materials.

Issues Management & Representation

• Support early identification of external issues that may impact Vopak Canada or its joint ventures.

• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and correspondence for leadership engagements.

• Represent Vopak Canada at external meetings, forums, and industry events.

• Support issues or crisis communications in coordination with leadership and corporate communications.

• Support government engagement through coordinated meetings, briefings, and communications aligned with business priorities.

• Monitor political and public affairs developments relevant to Vopak Canada and share insights internally.

• Facilitate communication between government stakeholders and internal subject matter experts as required.

Work Environment

This employee generally works in an office environment, away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee should not have regular exposure to fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust or poor ventilation.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact hr.usa@vopak.com.

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