Team Lead Indigenous Relations

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

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

Our Canadian External Relations Group is currently looking to add a Team Lead, Indigenous Relations to lead our Southern Alberta Indigenous Relations Team, based in Edmonton or Calgary, AB (we are open to considering various other locations in Alberta).

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Relations Canada, this position will manage the day-to-day work of our Indigenous Relations teams in Southern Alberta. The team is externally facing and focused on the delivery of an outcomes-based approach to engagement with Indigenous communities and is mission-driven and solutions-oriented, seeking ways to align the interests of TC Energy with Indigenous groups.  The position will manage a geographically disparate team that spends most of their time in Indigenous communities located near our assets. Effective Indigenous economic participation and engagement is a key component of TC Energy's approach to reconciliation.    

Although this position reports to the Manager, the role requires a very close working/collaborative relationship with relevant TC Energy business units across leadership levels. To be successful in this role, you must be a dynamic and thoughtful leader, adaptable, responsible and a team player. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can effectively build and enhance relationships, is a strong collaborator and outcomes-oriented. In addition to being well organized, you possess strong leadership skills, an understanding of business needs and communication skills essential to successfully interact with a variety of people and job functions. 

What you’ll do

• Build support and generate advocacy from Indigenous groups by aligning interests of Indigenous groups with TC Energy for shared success and prosperity   
• Lead, mentor, and build a high performing team of engagement professionals to provide timely, financially responsible, coordinated, and flexible support to business units and functional groups   
• Provide leadership and innovation in the development, continuous improvement, and implementation of various engagement plans and strategies to support TC Energy’s objectives.   
• Collaborate with, and garner support from, internal business partners  
• Seek out and build mutually beneficial relationships between Indigenous groups and TC Energy to deliver sustainable and responsible business results  
• Actively support teams with the execution of solutions that address Indigenous groups concerns   
• Oversee the tracking and reporting functions and develop regular reports on company progress toward objectives and commitments made in agreements with Indigenous Peoples   
• Represent the company in both Indigenous Communities and public settings   
• Collaborate with Indigenous Relations team members and business unit counterparts to prioritize and manage business objectives and risks   
• Develop and monitor budgets and resource allocations  
• Develop briefing notes and make recommendations to Senior Management regarding budget and resource requirements, as needed   

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field 
• 10 years of related experience working in the energy, mining, forestry, or other capital-intensive sectors in people-facing roles or experience in government, including Indigenous governments   
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered  
• Experience engaging with Indigenous Nations and working with representatives and community members to resolve complex and often contentious issues
• Proven people-leadership and development skills; able to lead programs with strong resource management abilities  
• Direct experience and in-depth knowledge of Indigenous Relations issues, concerns and approaches to create opportunities to generate mutual benefit  

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience   
• Ability to manage emerging and unpredictable events in a time sensitive and constructive manner  

This position requires candidates to:

• 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 will be required (estimated up to 50% of work schedule)
• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required

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 needs—moving 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 [email protected] 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 candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.