Strategist Government Affairs

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At Enbridge we are committed to advancing safe reliable energy while building strong relationships with the communities and governments we serve. We are seeking a Strategist Government Affairs to support Enbridges engagement with the Government of Canada and leading engagement with the Government of Quebec in collaboration with the Federal Government Affairs Team to help shape the public policy environment impacting our business. This role plays a key part in strengthening our corporate reputation and advocacy efforts across the region. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver strategic value and support key business priorities.

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What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with key government stakeholders primarily in Ottawa and Quebec including political elected (e.g. MPs MNAs) and departmental contacts.

• Produce high-quality written materials to support management and executive decision-making including briefing notes presentations backgrounders and external communications.

• Help develop a robust engagement capability and strategy for the corporation and contribute advice and expertise for all Canadian external affairs activities with primary focus on federal and Quebec.

• Support the coordination and execution of engagement and advocacy strategies with external organizations and third parties including supporting internal Enbridge Subject Matter Experts participation in this outreach.

• Contributes to the development implementation and tracking and continual improvement of annual strategic engagement plans to support Enbridges business priorities in Canada while enhancing the image and reputation of Enbridge.

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure alignment on issues and execution of inter-related advocacy strategies to advance Enbridge interests and projects.

• Provides regional areas of expertise and government relations support to internal Enbridge PACS colleagues active in projects or issues as well as to all Enbridge Business Units.

• Expected to develop specific advocacy strategies for all Business Units who are interacting with or impacted by the Canadian federal government as well as the provincial government in Quebec.

• Develops recommends advocates and influences approaches to public policy challenges pertaining to the federal government and in Quebec.

• Support the development of company positions on key public policy issues which impact the business environment in which Enbridge operates.

• Drafting background briefs and analytical summaries on key government and regulatory initiatives programs policies and announcements for internal consideration and action.

Who You Are:

• University degree in political science business communications or a related field with 7 years of progressively responsible public affairs/government relations experience in a corporation agency or government with a track record of success.

• Fluency in both French and English both oral and written.

• Must be able to register as a lobbyist at least federally and in Quebec.

• Understanding of public policy campaigns and coalition-building strategic thinking and project execution.

• Knowledge of the energy sector and its regulatory environment is an asset.

• Commitment to continuous learning and skill upgrading.

• Proven ability in developing implementing and reporting on strategic public affairs/government relations plans.

• Proven capability in building and leveraging strong internal and external networks.

• Highly organized able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Strong writer who is also comfortable and experienced with presentation programs.

• Skilled in influencing negotiation and navigating complex high-profile environments.

• Capability to operate effectively through cross functional accountabilities and authorities.

• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively negotiate and influence in sensitive and high-profile situations.

• Established experience in planning implementing and leading change initiatives including ensuring adequate change leadership.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment

• Based in Ottawa with up to 50% travel required within Canada

Salary Ranges from $115000.00 $135000.00 CAD for Ontario locations based upon candidates 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/sick plus paid personal days off (depending on location) and paid holidays.

• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.

• A Wellness Program which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools resources and opportunities to improve physical mental social and financial well-being.

• Enbridges FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays opt for a compressed work week schedule or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

At Enbridge we are dedicated to our core value of 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 with disabilities can request accessible formats communication supports or other accessibility assistance by contacting .

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.

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