Job Description
AltaGas - Director, Indigenous and Community Relations
Reporting to Sr Director, External Affairs & Indigenous Relations, the Director of Indigenous and Community Relations, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the enterprise with a focus on the midstream division. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the business in cultivating and maintaining positive and productive external relationships with First Nations and community stakeholders. By leveraging your expertise in Indigenous and community relations, you will contribute to the company's commitment to social responsibility and sustainable business practices.
You will:
Develop and implement a comprehensive Indigenous and community relations strategy, aligning it with the company's goals and values.
Serve as the primary liaison between AltaGas and external stakeholders, including government agencies, First Nations, local communities, and other relevant organizations.
Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, fostering open communication and collaboration.
Act as a trusted advisor to the company's leadership team, providing guidance on matters related to Indigenous and community relations.
Support the midstream division in identifying and assessing potential opportunities and risks related to Indigenous and community relations.
Coordinate and participate in consultations, negotiations, and engagement initiatives with Indigenous communities and other stakeholders.
Identify and coordinate contracting and supplier procurement opportunities for Indigenous communities.
Stay up-to-date with relevant regulatory frameworks, policies, and best practices related to Indigenous and community relations.
Maintain awareness of national, regional and local Indigenous issues that could affect the company’s operations and growth opportunities.
Develop and deliver training programs and awareness campaigns to promote cultural competency and respect for Indigenous cultures and traditions within the organization.
Collaborate with internal teams, such as legal, operations, procurement, policy and government relations, ESG, communications, environment and regulatory, to ensure alignment and consistency in Indigenous and community relations activities and enact AltaGas’ commitments.
Monitor and report on key metrics and indicators to assess the effectiveness of Indigenous and community relations initiatives.
You have:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field preferred
10+ Years in Indigenous and community relations, preferably in the energy or natural resources sector required
Experience working with provincial and federal regulators and regulations in western Canada required
Experience leading IBA negotiations required
Experience in project development required and experience with operational compliance preferred
Experience managing Indigenous contracting and supplier procurement opportunities required
In-depth knowledge of Indigenous cultures, histories, and rights, as well as an understanding of the unique issues and challenges faced by Indigenous communities.
Proven track record in building and maintaining positive relationships with Indigenous communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Well respected by the communities you’ve work with.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and policies related to Indigenous and community relations.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel as needed to meet with stakeholders and attend relevant events or meetings.
Why work at AltaGas?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, ENSTAR, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.
We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.6 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across five jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.
To learn more about our mission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6N-LEcGJRQ
For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires: U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
