Strategist, Public Support & Advocacy

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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

TC Energys External Relations group in Canada is currently looking to hire a Strategist Public Support & Advocacy based in Vancouver B.C. or Ottawa O.N. If you are motivated by shaping public opinion on complex high profile projects and have the skills to operate in that environment this role may be for you.

This role will strengthen public understanding and support for major projects by advancing strategic campaigns to inform and mobilize key audiences and stakeholders. It supports the External Relations team in B.C. by translating project objectives emerging issues and public sentiment into coordinated approaches that build and sustain support.

The Strategist will have the ability to make a real impact on the success of major projects in B.C. by helping to shape an external environment that accelerates nationally important infrastructure critical to Canadas economic sovereignty and local prosperity. The role operates in a dynamic and often highscrutiny environment requiring strong judgment adaptability and comfort navigating divergent public and stakeholder perspectives.

What youll do

• Shape public narratives: Develop compelling messaging frameworks and campaign strategies that align with project priorities and reflect evolving public sentiment community interests and external dynamics.
• Precision execution: Design and sequence campaign plans against key project stages and significant external events or risks including periods of heightened scrutiny ensuring the right message reaches the right audience at the right time.
• Enable integrated execution: Work closely with teams across External Relations to shape coordinate and enable execution by equipping them with the experience tools and resources needed to deliver against campaign plans.
• Build enduring external relationships: Cultivate trusted relationships with external organizations community stakeholders and external experts who contribute to informed public dialogue on energy infrastructure and economic development.
• Monitor the external environment: Track emerging issues narratives and stakeholder activity to inform proactive responses.
• Measure and communicate impact: Define campaign performance indicators track wins learn from misses and communicate insights to inform decisions demonstrate value and adjust strategy in real time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Postsecondary education (degree or diploma) in Communications Political Science International Relations Public Policy Journalism or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3 years of relevant experience in communications public engagement political or grassroots organizing public opinion research or other public affairs roles.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical or sensitive topics into clear compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationshipmanagement skills with experience working across multiple teams or organizations.
• Analytical mindset with experience interpreting public opinion data media coverage or engagement metrics to inform strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with sound judgment in highprofile or contentious environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting largescale projects public policy initiatives or regulated industries especially in British Columbia.
• Exposure to campaignstyle planning issue management or reputation risk mitigation (public political or corporate contexts).
• Familiarity with public opinion research methods message testing or audience segmentation.
• Experience working with external partners such as communications firms think tanks business groups or community organizations.
• Comfort operating in fastmoving environments with evolving information and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain trusted relationships and to operate with a high degree of discretion.

This position requires candidates to:

• Have current valid authorization to work within Canada.
• Occasionally be available for extended work hours outside of standard business hours call-out support and emergency support

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

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.