Sr Advisor Tribal Engagement

Enbridge; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Maternity/Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

EAP

Wellness program

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Enbridge seeks a seasoned professional to lead Indigenous and stakeholder engagement in the Midwest, developing plans and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will build relationships with tribal leaders, local governments, and organizations, guiding teams on cultural protocols and risk management.

Ideal candidates have a university degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, with familiarity in energy sector engagement. The role offers a hybrid work model and travel across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• University degree from a related post-secondary program.
• 7+ years of directly related work experience in Indigenous or stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of tribal communities, US Tribal history, cultural protocols and norms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and cultivate relationships with tribal leaders and other stakeholders.
• Implement regulatory engagement requirements and document outcomes.
• Provide guidance on tribal and cultural protocols to ensure respectful engagement.
• Support field engagement with tribal communities, local governments, and NGOs.
• Develop engagement plans, including regional plans, talking points, and budgets.

Education

University degree from a related post-secondary program

Job description

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

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