Manager, Stakeholder Engagement (Site & Delegations)

Pacific Energy Canada•Vancouver, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Stakeholder Engagement (Site & Delegations) plays a critical role in delivering high-impact stakeholder engagement during a key phase of the Woodfibre LNG Project, with potential opportunities to support other business entities within North America, in a similar capacity. Reporting to the VP, Communications & Sustainability, this role is responsible for leading and executing all site-based stakeholder visits, including engagements with financial partners, government and regulatory bodies, Indigenous leadership, project partners, and international delegations. Acting as the on-site lead, the successful candidate will ensure that stakeholder visits are executed to a consistently high standard, transforming them from logistical activities into strategic opportunities that build credibility, strengthen relationships, and support project delivery. This is a high-visibility, execution-focused role requiring strong judgment, leadership presence, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, operational environment with minimal oversight.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, event management, operations coordination, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing complex, high-profile site visits, tours, or events, ideally involving senior executives, government officials, investors, or international delegations.
Proven ability to manage end-to-end logistics—including scheduling, transportation, site readiness, safety coordination, and real-time issue resolution.
Experience operating in industrial, construction, energy, or major project environments, with an understanding of site constraints and safety requirements preferred.
Strong track record of cross-functional coordination, working across operations, construction, HSSE, and corporate teams to deliver seamless execution.
Experience representing an organization in front of stakeholders, including delivering briefings, presentations, or guided tours with clarity and confidence.
Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in dynamic, real-time environments.
Post-secondary education in Business, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with a strong professional presence and ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make real-time decisions under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy.
Understanding of event management, protocol, and stakeholder engagement best practices.
Familiarity with industrial site operations and safety requirements is an asset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and standard collaboration tools.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on stakeholder visit requirements.
Physically capable of leading site tours and walking for extended periods.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles as required.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with industrial site operations and safety requirements is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver all site-based stakeholder engagement activities, including financial partner visits, due diligence tours, government and regulatory engagements, Indigenous leadership visits, and international delegations.
Act as the on-site lead during visits, ensuring professional execution, strong coordination, and alignment with project priorities.
Own end-to-end planning and execution of stakeholder visits, including development of agendas, briefing materials, key messaging, and defined roles and responsibilities.
Ensure full operational readiness for all visits, including safety alignment, visitor routing, PPE requirements, site presentation, signage, and transportation logistics.
Manage real-time execution on site by coordinating cross-functional teams, adjusting plans as required, and resolving issues to maintain a high-quality experience.
Represent Woodfibre LNG with confidence and credibility, delivering clear and consistent project messaging and ensuring alignment with corporate positioning.
Identify opportunities for storytelling, including photo and video capture, and support real-time content development aligned with project communications.
Act as the central coordination point between site teams (Construction, HSSE, Operations), Vancouver-based teams (Communications, External Relations), and international stakeholders. Act in a similar fashion for other entities in North America as required.
Anticipate risks and constraints for each visit, develop contingency plans, and adapt execution dynamically to ensure safety and minimal disruption to site operations.
Establish and continuously improve scalable processes for stakeholder engagement, including visit intake, prioritization, planning, execution, and follow-up.
Provide concise reporting on stakeholder sentiment, key issues, risks, and required follow-up actions.
Track engagement effectiveness and trends, providing insights to inform continuous improvement.
Support corporate events and external engagements as required to ensure consistency of messaging and presentation standards.