The OpportunityTC Energy's U.S. External Relations team is seeking a State Government and Community Relations Advisor supporting business activities in Michigan and surrounding states as needed. Reporting to the Manager, U.S. State Government and Community Relations, the successful candidate is an experienced communicator and state and local government relations professional with knowledge and experience in a broad range of external affairs strategies and approaches.
The successful candidate will be charged with developing and expanding stakeholder relations and community outreach; assisting in the development and implementation of project outreach and communication plans; communicating key messages and project details to various stakeholders including, elected/public officials, nongovernmental organizations, landowner organizations and the public at large; and supporting government and political affairs activities in key regions within company service territory.
Travel to TC Energy U.S. operations, facilities and territory states as required.
What you'll do- Serve as an active member of project execution teams for key projects, contributing to the development and implementation of stakeholder and community outreach plans
- Assist in the development and dissemination of key messages to public/elected officials, and the community at large
- Plan and facilitate open houses and public meetings in project areas
- Build relationships with community and stakeholder groups in key regions within company service territory
- Troubleshoot, address and mitigate stakeholder and community relations issues
- Actively support teams with the execution of solutions that address stakeholder concerns
- Develop and ensure consistency of messaging between various audiences, representing the company's interests
- Represent the company in both large and small public settings in a professional and skillful manner
- Perform as a self-starter, identify needs and take initiative
- Engage as a team player and leader, both internally and externally
- Maintain focus in demanding situations.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs or other related concentration
- 6+ years of relevant professional experience in government and community relations, public relations, communications, U.S. state policy and/or advocacy, including experience with state legislatures, trade associations, state agencies, or major corporations.
Preferred Qualifications- External communications experience, utility, oil and gas, or other regulated industry experience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating successfully with multiple teams
- Excellent judgement, research skills, and attention to detail
- Event planning and management experience
- Ability to have work assigned in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished and completed in an independent manner
- Ability to think strategically, weigh issues and recommend effective solutions
- Ability to analyze issues and develop strategies to maintain and enhance public perception
- Advanced consulting skills; comfortable with assisting executive level and other leaders
- A team player - responsible for building rapport with team members and internal business partners
- Flexibility and ability to travel and work overtime if necessary.
This position requires candidates to:- Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
- Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
- Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up 25% to 50% of work schedule)
- Serve on TC Energy's on-call roster for emergency response
To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
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