Indigenous Relations, Engagement Lead

TC Energy•Fort McMurray, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Indigenous Relations (IR) Engagement Lead to join their team in the Fort McMurray and north central Alberta (AB) area. This role will lead engagement with Indigenous groups, support internal coordination, documentation, and reporting processes for effective Indigenous Relations. The position involves establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with Indigenous communities in the Fort McMurray area, ensuring engagement activities are well-documented, organized, and aligned with regulatory and company requirements. The role requires balancing external engagement with internal coordination, collaborating across business units and with leadership, tracking engagement activities, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to internal reporting and briefing materials. Effective Indigenous participation and engagement are core to TC Energy’s approach to Indigenous Relations. This role plays a key part in delivering IR strategies through relationship-building and the systems and processes that support it. This will require travel to remote locations across Fort McMurray and north central Alberta, along with strong attention to detail in managing documentation and administrative workflows. Success in this role requires a solid understanding of the governance, cultural, and historical context of Indigenous communities in the region, including Métis communities and organizations, combined with the ability to maintain organized, accurate, and defensible records that support engagement outcomes.

Requirements

Relevant post-secondary education is required; a bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
A minimum of 6 years of experience in Indigenous Relations, Environment, Law, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Land, or Government Relations.
Experience engaging with Indigenous groups, including working with representatives and community members to navigate and resolve complex and sensitive issues.
Knowledge of federal and provincial regulatory processes and consultation guidelines, particularly those related to the energy industry in Canada.
Strong understanding of Indigenous governance, history, and rights in Alberta, including Métis communities and regional organizations.
Advanced written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional materials (e.g., briefing notes, memos, and business cases) for internal and external audiences.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage documentation, maintain accurate records, track multiple workstreams, and ensure consistency, completeness, and audit-ready datasets across systems.
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and provide a driver’s abstract (record) for review.
Travel within Canada as required by the business.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with Indigenous communities in Alberta, particularly in the Fort McMurray and north central Alberta region.
Strong understanding of Métis governance structures, including the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and regional representation (e.g., territories, districts, and locals), and the ability to apply this knowledge in engagement.
Experience navigating complex Indigenous relations environments within the energy industry, including balancing multiple stakeholders and differing perspectives with professionalism, respect, and sound judgment.
Strong organizational and administrative capability, including managing multiple priorities, coordinating activities, maintaining accurate documentation, and using systems (e.g., CRM, Monday.com) to track and report on work.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage relationships with Indigenous groups, fostering support for TC Energy and its projects and operations through clear, timely, and respectful communication.
Lead the implementation of project engagement plans and contribute to the development and refinement of project execution plans in alignment with the Company’s IR Policy and Strategy.
Take ownership of engagement documentation and records management, ensuring all activities, correspondence, and commitments are accurately captured, maintained, and audit-ready within applicable systems.
Maintain and track engagement activities, commitments, and deliverables across projects, ensuring consistency, follow-through, and alignment across internal teams.
Prepare and coordinate high-quality documentation and internal materials, including briefing notes, engagement summaries, business cases, and leadership updates, while supporting internal reporting through accurate and well-controlled information.
Support the broader Indigenous Relations team with administrative functions, including records management, activity tracking, documentation coordination, and internal reporting to ensure consistent and efficient team operations.
Coordinate internal workflows and provide issue management support by tracking, escalating, and helping resolve risks and concerns, while collaborating across business units and representing the company in engagements and discussions with Indigenous communities.