Senior Advisor – Government Relations
About The Position
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. We are looking for a Senior Advisor to lead Suncor’s provincial government relations in Ontario and work closely with Suncor’s Director for Government Relations. You will be responsible for developing and executing government relations plans, managing relationships and issues, developing and advocating policy positions, and working collaboratively with internal clients and external stakeholders on important issues related to Suncor’s businesses. You offer superb judgement, uncommon and actionable insights, a talent for both strategy and execution, and an affinity for identifying and building common policy ground between government priorities and business objectives.
Requirements
- Proven experience planning and executing government relations strategies, policy initiatives, issues management, and stakeholder relations
- Strong understanding of Ontario and federal government processes, as well as the political, economic, environmental, and social factors impacting the energy/resource sector
- University degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, or associated field with minimum 10 years related experience; or equivalent combination.
- Strong level of knowledge of and skill in working with both levels of government; successful experience in developing policy, legislative, and regulatory recommendations that support both government and the private sector objectives
- Demonstrated success working with government, industry associations, and diverse stakeholders to advance policy, legislative, and regulatory objectives
- Excellent communication, advocacy, research, and issues management skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships
- Strategic, adaptable team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate complex issues, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Lead government relations in Ontario and contribute to federal government relations through management of relationships, development and execution of GR plans and related materials, identification and management of issues, , and research and development of policy
- Develop plans, briefing notes, and position papers for key issues, initiatives, or opportunities
- Collaborate with government and other stakeholders to develop policy options and inform policy development
- Provide strategic counsel and support to senior company leaders across a wide range of businesses and issues
- Collaborate with internal and external business partners and associations on key issues and opportunities
- Work collaboratively as a member of the government relations team and support Director of Government Relations on key files as required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Regional-based uplifts
- Annual bonuses
- Long-term financial rewards
- Pension programs
- Savings plans with company matching
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- Generous paid vacation time
- Personal time-off
- Internal mobility
- Succession planning
- Employee training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
