Lead, Hire and Buy Local

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At TC Energy we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step personal accountability one team and active learning we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

The Hire & Buy Local Lead is responsible for leading the implementation of TC Energys Hire & Buy Local strategy across projects and operations in Eastern Canada. This role ensures that those most impacted benefit most by advancing local and Indigenous employment contracting and procurement opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

The Hire & Buy Local Project Lead works closely with project teams Supply Chain and External Relations partners to embed commitments into procurement and delivery models ensuring local benefit outcomes are measurable transparent and aligned with corporate objectives.

This role is central to delivering meaningful local and Indigenous economic benefits strengthening relationships reducing project risk and ensuring TC Energys Hire & Buy Local commitments are implemented consistently and effectively across Canada.

What Youll Do

Strategy & Program Implementation

• Lead implementation of the Hire & Buy Local strategy for projects and operations in Eastern Canada.

• Adapt Hire & Buy Local delivery to different project phases including early development construction and operations.

• Support continuous improvement of Hire & Buy Local approaches to reflect evolving project and operational needs and lessons learned.

Procurement & Contractor Integration

• Embed requirements into supplier procurement processes.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and project teams to identify opportunities for local and Indigenous participation.

• Support evaluation of contractor submissions related to Hire & Buy Local commitments.

External Engagement

• Support engagement with Indigenous and local communities related to economic participation opportunities.

• Collaborate with External Relations teams including but not limited to Indigenous Relations and Community Relations to ensure consistent messaging and expectations.

• Assist with planning and delivery of engagement sessions open houses and advisory forums.

Monitoring Reporting & Compliance

• Track and report on local and Indigenous employment and contracting outcomes.

• Monitor contractor compliance with Hire & Buy Local commitments and support issue resolution as required.

• Provide regular updates to project leadership on performance risks and opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Indigenous Studies Economic Development Supply Chain or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 7 years of experience in Indigenous relations community economic development procurement infrastructure projects or related fields.

• Experience working with Indigenous and local communities.

• Strong understanding of contractor procurement and project delivery environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset

• Experience working in Eastern Canada is also considered an asset

This position requires candidates to

• Travel up to 25% to project sites and Indigenous or local communities

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. #LI-Hybrid

Salary Range: $130050 to $158950

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure spanning Canada the U.S. and Mexico. Every day our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needsmoving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable reliable and sustainable power across North America while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race religion age sex color national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidates qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.