Government Affairs Strategist - Toronto, Canada - Enbridge

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Enbridge has an exciting opportunity for you

The Government Affairs Strategist is a member of the Canadian External Affairs team with Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, and is encouraged to bring experience in government and/or as a government relations professional. This role is primarily responsible for Enbridge engagement with the Ontario provincial government in collaboration with the Ontario Government Affairs Team and will support the efforts of other team members as required to ensure that we are using the most value out of all relationships.

A seasoned advocacy professional who is responsible to provide advice, public policy capability and fulfill advocacy plans that advance corporate interests. If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, you may be good fit for the Government Affairs Strategist position.

See below to understand the full scope, and we look forward to your application

What you will do:

• Will develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with key government partners in Ontario, including political, elected and departmental contacts
• Along with colleagues, develop a robust public policy capability and strategy for the corporation and contribute advice and expertise for all Canadian external affairs activities as a member of the team
• Support the coordination and execution 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 Enbridge's 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 area of expertise 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 Ontario provincial government
• Develops, recommends, advocates and influences approaches to public policy challenges in Ontario
• Support the development of company positions on key public policy issues which impact the business environment in which Enbridge operates
• Drafting background briefs on key government and regulatory initiatives / programs / policies / announcements for internal consideration and action

Other Accountabilities:

• Support the development of a Weekly Report
• Support the development of key messages on issues that impact Enbridge and related to the Ontario provincial government
• Manage the Enbridge Lobbyist registry with the Ontario provincial government
• Drafting briefing notes for ULT, ELT and other senior leaders for meetings with key government officials
• Develop relationships and act as a primary Enbridge contact with key government officials and their staff/committee staff and regulators, as well as other elected officials to effectively understand their positions on public policy issues and to effectively articulate the objectives of Enbridge in this respect
• Maintaining regular contact, developing strong, trusted relationships and ensuring timely response to MPP requests for information
• Accountable for supervising and provide appropriate counsel on impacts from key council / legislative / parliamentary activities
• Support the research and associated impact analysis at the policy, legislative and regulatory levels of the issues impacting Enbridge
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert to internal partners and management on government, policy and politics
• Other responsibilities include support for broader public and government relations activities; support for strategic message development; support for project strategies development; external relations; and, internal support to the Director, External Affairs, VP Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, and senior leadership team

Required:

Personal Traits

• Demonstrates values of integrity, safety and respect
• Open, honest, reliable, trustworthy
• Plays to win, but does so as a team
• High performer who can handle stressful situations
• Discretion

Knowledge

• A University degree in political science, business, communications, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible public affairs/government relations experience in a corporation, agency or government.
• Understanding of public policy, coalition-building, critical thinking and project execution
• Solid understanding of the energy industry
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill upgrading

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated capability in developing and executing on strategic public affairs/government relations plans
• Demonstrated capability in building and using strong internal and external networks
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once, under constant deadline pressure.
• Strong writer who is also comfortable and experienced with presentation programs

Social Process (People) Skills:

• Relationship management skills
• Capability to operate effectively through cross functional accountabilities and authorities
• Deep capability around human interaction
• Strong communications skills, oral and written, focused internally and externally at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills, focused internally and externally, at all levels
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills in sensitive and high profile situations
• Demonstrated capability in planning, implementing, and leading change initiatives including ensuring adequate change leadership

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment
• Based in North York with up to 50% travel required within Canada
• Works with confidential, strategic information.
• Company paid international relocation is not offered for this role.
• Enbridge provides driven workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge's FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, and the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option or combination of options. #LI-Hybrid #joinourteam

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, reads fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand sophisticated problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, coordinate thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, coordinate and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and supervise impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and connect with individuals via telephone.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an . 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/Native American status, or disability. Applicants 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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