Stakeholder Relations Specialist

ENMAX • Calgary, AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At ENMAX, we know that strong communities are built through meaningful conversations and trusted relationships. As a Stakeholder Relations Specialist, you will play a strategic role in shaping how ENMAX engages with communities, Indigenous groups, customers, regulators, and other stakeholders on important transmission and substation projects. Working closely with project teams and senior leaders, you will develop engagement approaches that adhere to the AUC’s Rule 007 requirements, anticipate issues, build trust, support regulatory success, and help complex infrastructure projects move forward responsibly.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of related stakeholder engagement or public participation experience; previous electricity industry and regulatory experience is an asset
• Expert knowledge and experience managing stakeholder engagement and/or public participation projects with strong presentation skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint)
• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.
• Two professional references will be requested.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the IAP2 Fundamentals and Methods/ Techniques for Public Participation and Engagement courses is preferred
• IAP2 Certification is preferred
• Stakeholder engagement software experience would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of stakeholder engagement strategies for transmission and substation projects, helping protect and strengthen ENMAX’s reputation with communities, customers, Indigenous groups, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Partner with project teams to integrate engagement planning into project schedules and regulatory milestones, ensuring activities align with AUC Rule 007, applicable AUC requirements, and Aboriginal Consultation Office requirements.
• Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities, including newsletters, door-to-door consultation, open houses, Indigenous consultation support, and responses to stakeholder concerns.
• Provide strategic advice to project teams and senior leaders on engagement approaches, communication tactics, stakeholder risks, and regulatory readiness.
• Identify emerging stakeholder issues, assess potential project and reputational impacts, and recommend practical strategies to address or de-escalate concerns.
• Support high-priority and escalated stakeholder conversations by preparing messaging, engagement approaches, and resolution options.
• Bring stakeholder perspectives into project decision-making by working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Land, Environment, Regulatory, and Communications teams.
• Prepare, review, and audit stakeholder engagement plans, documents, processes, and materials to support quality, consistency, and regulatory defensibility.
• Support regulatory and hearing processes by ensuring engagement records and materials are accurate, complete, and aligned with applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate stakeholder communication records in ENMAX’s database management system to support regulatory compliance, reporting, and informed decision-making.
• Understand and support ENMAX’s Stakeholder engagement frameworks and principles, ensuring continuous improvement of ENMAX engagement practices
• Maintain accurate stakeholder communication records in ENMAX’s database management system to support regulatory compliance, reporting, and informed decision-making.
• Write, edit, and proofread various types of documentation to ensure quality while adhering to corporate branding and standards

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive flexible benefits program
• free onsite fitness facility
• onsite massage
• onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE)
• free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree