Policy Advisor

PETRONAS Canada • Calgary, AB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PETRONAS Canada is seeking a Policy Advisor to be based in Calgary, AB. This role will report to the External Affairs and Policy Lead and will be responsible for understanding and providing analysis and feedback on government and regulatory policy, with input to the advocacy framework to support our strategic direction. The Policy Advisor will support the External Affairs team and various business units in developing and activating policy strategies. This role will also support the Policy function in engaging with external parties involved in influencing or setting policy such as regulatory bodies, industry groups, trade organizations and government representatives.

Requirements

• University degree in Economics, Business or Political Science, or a related program
• 3+ years progressive experience in government and/or policy development roles
• Understanding of the external, political and policy landscapes in British Columbia, Alberta and the Federal government, including lobbying requirements and compliance processes
• Experience in a similar capacity in the energy industry
• Strong written communication skills including building advanced PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences and internal briefing notes
• Ability to communicate and translate complex information into simple visual formats
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Understand key business and operational requirements that may be affected by government or regulatory policy, e.g. electricity, climate, environment
• Identify emerging and ongoing issues in the external landscape, and develop integrated policy strategies and solutions to support the organization
• Keep the External Affairs team apprised of critical regulatory and political issues through the development of regular reporting tools and positions papers
• Coordinate representation on external working committees to ensure alignment on key initiatives, and provide strategic direction to PETRONAS Canada representatives
• Participate and advise in strategies that enhance PETRONAS Canada’s reputation with key stakeholders
• Facilitate internal department collaboration on the alignment of policy and advocacy initiatives with our corporate activities and strategy
• Develop foundational policy inputs into the broader External Affairs Strategy to support the management of the company’s risk, build its profile, and develop its reputation as a strategic policy contributor with industry, regulators and governments
• Ensure engagements with government are properly recorded and managed within provincial and federal lobby registries

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles
• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
• Competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health and Wellness Spending Account and Savings Plan
• Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate
• Annual employee-directed charity donation program
• Support for training and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees