VP, Government Affairs (Korea)

Nscale•Ottawa, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the VP, Government Affairs (Korea), you will be the face of Nscale for local municipalities, regional authorities, and the host communities of our high-tech AI infrastructure. Your mission is to ensure Nscale is recognised as a responsible, value-adding neighbour by bridging the gap between our technical operations and local stakeholders. You will report to the MD Korea and work day-to-day with Korea site teams to foster trust and community involvement.

Requirements

Deep understanding of the Korean political system, from municipal councils to the national level.
8+ years in community relations, public affairs, or regional development, ideally in the infrastructure, energy, or tech sectors.
Flawless written and spoken Korean (required for council meetings) and professional proficiency in English.
Proven ability to find "win-win" solutions balancing commercial needs with community concerns regarding land and energy use.
Degree in Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or Communications.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the Korean power market and how "grid queues" and capacity allocations work.
Pre-existing relationships with the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development.
Experience managing community pushback or local media "storms" regarding infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with ESG reporting and how local community engagement feeds into global sustainability targets.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for mayors, local councils, and community leaders in existing and future site locations.
Design and lead "Good Neighbor" programs, including STEM educational partnerships with schools and support for local sports and culture.
Collaborate with site leads to navigate local zoning, building permits, and environmental impact assessments.
Facilitate partnerships with local industries or municipalities for excess heat utilization projects, such as district heating or greenhouse systems.
Represent Nscale at town hall meetings and industry forums or the Korea Data Center Council (KDCC).
Monitor local policy developments related to power grid access and the Data Center Strategy.