State Government and Community Relations Advisor (Appalachia Region)

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 Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team! 

The Opportunity

Our U.S. State Government and Community Relations Group is looking to add a Government and Community Relations Advisor for the Appalachia Region (Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia). This position will be based in the region with various options within the footprint.

Reporting to the Manager, U.S. State Government and Community Relations, this position is charged with developing and expanding stakeholder relations and community outreach, assisting in the development and implementation of project outreach and communication plans, communicating key messages and project details to various stakeholders (including elected/public officials, nongovernmental organizations, landowner organizations and the public at large), and supporting government and political affairs activities in key regions within company service territory.
 

What you will do 

• Serve as an active member of project execution teams for key projects, contributing to the development and implementation of stakeholder and community outreach plans
• Assist in the development and dissemination of key messages to public/elected officials, and the community at large
• Plan and facilitate open houses and public meetings in project areas
• Build relationships with community and stakeholder groups in key regions within company service territory
• Troubleshoot, address and mitigate stakeholder and community relations issues
• Actively support teams with the execution of solutions that address stakeholder concerns
• Develop and ensure consistency of messaging between various audiences, representing the company's interests
• Represent the company in both large and small public settings in a professional and skillful manner

Minimum Qualifications  

• Post-Secondary Education in communications, public affairs or other related field
• Six years of government and community relations, public relations, communications, or related experience
• Proven Government and/or media relations experience
• Event planning and management experience
• Advanced consulting skills; comfortable with assisting executive level and other leaders

Preferred Qualifications  

• Utility, oil and gas, or other regulated industry experience

This position requires candidates to:  

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (a record) for review
• This position will involve travel and overnight stays away from home (estimated up to 50% of work schedule during peak work periods)  
• Occasionally be available for extended work hours outside of standard business hours, call-out support and emergency support as needed
• Successfully complete pre-employment Criminal background checks

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

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states. 

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

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