Sr Advisor Tribal Engagement

Oil Authority; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

FlexWork hybrid

Job summary

Enbridge is seeking a seasoned professional to lead tribal and stakeholder engagement across the Midwest. You will build relationships with elected leaders, tribal citizens and NGOs, and implement regulatory requirements in a respectful, culturally aware manner.

The role requires 7+ years of Indigenous engagement experience, a related degree, and familiarity with US Tribal history and regulatory landscapes. Travel is frequent, and Enbridge offers a hybrid FlexWork model for suitable roles.

Qualifications

• University degree from a related post-secondary program.
• 7+ years of experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of US Tribal history, rights, and cultural protocols.
• Preference for Native American identity.
• Familiarity with government and regulatory requirements.
• Values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, High Performance.
• Experience in a large public company with multi-region operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee relationships with tribal leaders and engage with partners to develop engagement strategies.
• Implement regulatory requirements in consultation and document outcomes effectively.
• Provide guidance on tribal/cultural protocols to ensure respectful engagement.
• Support field stakeholder engagement with communities, governments and NGOs.
• Develop engagement plans, regional plans, talking points, and budgets reflecting interests of company and Indigenous groups.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tribal engagement

Cross-cultural communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

University degree

Job description

Posting End Date:

September 28, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

Are you interested in playing a key role in tribal and stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining relationships in our projects and operations in the Midwest? Enbridge is looking for an individual to develop and implement engagement plans and execute regulatory requirements. You will build, maintain and cultivate relationships and engagement activities with elected leadership, tribal citizens, influential tribal business leaders, tribal emergency responders and non-government organizations.

What you will do:

• Oversee and cultivate relationships with leaders and work with partners within and outside Public Affairs, Communications (PACS) (i.e. Supply Chain Management) to develop engagement strategies, approaches and tools to improve efficiencies and minimize risk related to community and tribal engagement.
• Implement regulatory requirements in consultation / engagement and document effectively the outcomes.
• Responsible for providing the awareness and guidance to the team and company on tribal and cultural protocols, norms and politics to ensure the company respectfully engages with Native American communities, builds positive relationships, meets regulatory engagement requirements and optimally manage the risk.
• Assist stakeholder engagement in the field with individuals, tribal communities, local governments and organizations in support of business goals and project objectives, working collaboratively with internal functions such as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), the Enbridge Projects group, Strategic Projects & Partnerships and Operations.
• Assist and support with development and implementation of specific engagement plans, including project specific engagement plans and Regional Engagement Plans, strategies, talking points for media spokesperson and budgets that reflect the interests of both the Company and the potentially affected stakeholder/Indigenous groups. Meet regulatory requirements and build, maintain and improve Enbridge's reputation as a trusted corporate citizen.

Who you are:

• University degree from a related post-secondary program.
• 7 or more years of directly related work experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement, preferably in the energy industry / energy transportation infrastructure sector is helpful. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of and experience engaging with tribal communities, including on US Tribal history and rights, cultural protocols and norms, tribal politics and the ability to successfully engage with tribal people.
• Preference may be given to a candidate who identifies as Native American.
• Familiarity with applicable government and regulatory requirements, as well as present day issues and community dynamics.
• Values of Safety, Integrity, Respect Inclusion and High Performance
• Experience in and understanding of a large, public company with operations in multiple regions.
• Specific experience in cross-cultural stakeholder/Indigenous and community engagement.
• Knowledge of community development practices and organizational effectiveness strategies.
• Ability to interact effectively and establish credibility with a wide audience including tribal leaders and community representatives, field and corporate staff, external stakeholder groups, partners and contractors.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.
• Works with highly confidential, strategic information.
• Decentralized operation.
• Frequent travel.
• Attends after-hours Indigenous and community events on personal and business time throughout the year.

Salary:

• Ranges from $96,200 – $120,000 USD for US locations based upon candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off, vacation, and sick time, plus paid personal days off depending on location, and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program focused on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• Enbridge's FlexWork hybrid work model offers eligible employees at the Manager level and below the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, choose a compressed workweek schedule, or use flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion.We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com