Strategist Government Affairs

Enbridge • North York, ON

5d • CA$115,000 - CA$135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Enbridge, we are committed to advancing safe, reliable energy while building strong relationships with the communities and governments we serve. We are seeking a Strategist, Government Affairs to support Enbridge’s engagement with the Government of Ontario and help shape the public policy environment impacting our business. This role plays a key part in strengthening our corporate reputation and advocacy efforts across the region. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver strategic value and support key business priorities.

Requirements

• Related university degree with 7+ years of progressively responsible public affairs/government relations experience in a corporation, agency or government with a track record of success.
• Understanding of public policy, campaigns and coalition-building, strategic thinking and project execution.
• Knowledge of the energy sector and its regulatory environment is an asset.
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill upgrading.
• Proven ability in developing, implementing and reporting on strategic public affairs/government relations plans.
• Proven capability in building and leveraging strong internal and external networks.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong writer who is also comfortable and experienced with presentation programs.
• Skilled in influencing, negotiation, and navigating complex, high-profile environments.
• Capability to operate effectively through cross functional accountabilities and authorities.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and influence in sensitive and high-profile situations.
• Established experience in planning, implementing, and leading change initiatives including ensuring adequate change leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the energy sector and its regulatory environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive, effective relationships with key government stakeholders primarily in Ontario, including political, elected (e.g. Members of Provincial Parliament) and ministerial contacts.
• Produce high-quality written materials to support management and executive decision-making, including briefing notes, presentations, backgrounders, and external communications.
• Support the coordination and execution engagement and advocacy strategies with external organizations and third parties.
• Contributes to the development, implementation and tracking, and continual improvement of annual strategic engagement plans to support Enbridge’s business priorities in Canada, while enhancing the image and reputation of Enbridge.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure alignment on issues and execution of inter-related advocacy strategies to advance Enbridge interests and projects.
• Provide regional areas of expertise and government relations support to all Enbridge Business Units.
• Develop specific advocacy strategies for all Business Units who are interacting with or impacted by the Ontario government.
• Develops, recommends, advocates and influences approaches to public policy challenges pertaining to the Ontario government.
• Support development of company positions on key public policy issues and advocate on behalf of Enbridge.
• Drafting background briefs and analytical summaries on key government and regulatory initiatives, programs, policies, and announcements for internal consideration and action.

Benefits

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• Enbridge’s FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, or have flexible start and end times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior