Sr Advisor, Tribal Engagement

Posting End Date

March 12, 2025

Employee Type

Regular-Full time

Union/Non

This is a non-union position

Location : Vernal or Salt Lake City, Utah

This role develops and implements strategic engagement with Tribal Nations and citizens primarily for Enbridge Gas Utah.

Tribal Nations and citizens include, but is not limited to, elected leadership, Tribal members, influential Tribal business leaders, Tribal emergency responders, and non-government organizations. This engagement is consistent with the principles contained in Enbridge’s Indigenous People’s Policy.

We are progressive, offer flexibility, opportunities for growth, work life balance, competitive benefits and pension plan, and generous time off.

Apply today, we'd love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Maintain, cultivate and document relationships and engagement activities with key influential leadership within tribal communities and local organizations near Enbridge assets.
• Gain a solid understanding of our business, issues, risks and opportunities associated with respective tribal communities and organizations.
• Advise the team of partner concerns and activities. Lead the development and modification of tribal engagement plans and budgets.
• Develop and implement strategic engagement with Tribal Nations and citizens primarily for Enbridge Gas Utah, including elected leaders, Tribal members, business leaders, emergency responders, and NGOs, in line with Enbridge's Indigenous People’s Policy.
• Own relationships with key influential leaders and work with internal partners within and outside Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability (PACS) (i.e. Operations and Projects Teams) to develop innovative engagement strategies, approaches and tools that align with Enbridge’s Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan that will improve efficiencies and minimize risk related to the Company and/or projects.
• Support US Tribal Engagement Team in providing awareness and mentorship to internal teams within the company on Native cultural protocols, norms, politics and ordinances to ensure the company respectfully engages with Native communities, builds positive relationships, meets regulatory requirements and effectively manages related risks.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Management Indigenous Engagement team to identify opportunities in conjunction with project teams or Operations regarding Indigenous contracting. Provide insight into community dynamics, capacity and politics, identifying potential local impacts and regional Indigenous participation opportunities and benefits (e.g. traditional ecological knowledge gathering/sharing, tribal monitoring, educational, skills development, employment, and business opportunity initiatives).
• Potential for frequent travel and attending after-hours Tribal and non-tribal community events throughout the year.
  
  

Who You Are

• You possess a University degree from a related post-secondary program or equivalent. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 7 or more years of directly related work experience in Tribal engagement, preferably in the resources sector, particularly in the energy industry / energy distribution or transportation infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge and direct experience engaging with Native communities, including on Native American history and rights, on cultural protocols and norms, and demonstrated success engaging with Native American Tribes.
• Familiar with Native history and culture. Familiarity with applicable government and regulatory requirements, as well as present day issues and community dynamics.
• Solid written and verbal communication, presentation and organizational abilities
• Preference may be given to a candidate who identifies as Native American.
  
  

Flex Work: Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #joinourteam

Benefits – Regular Employees

• PPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO)
• 12 US Paid Holidays PTO
• Family Illness days
• Military Leave (provides up to two years of paid leave with benefit continuation)
• Benefits coverage starts on Day 1
  
  

Savings

• 401k match 6% match – immediate vesting
  
  

Pension

• Regular full-time and part-time employees can participate in the plan immediately upon hire
• Cash Balance Pension plan, Enbridge makes the contributions (not vested until after 3 years)
• The plan is fully paid for by Enbridge, with no employee contributions
• Pay credits are between 4% and 11% of eligible earnings, based on age and service
  
  

The successful candidate (if external) will go through background checks including criminal check, education and employment verification.

Physical Requirements

Include but are not limited to: Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

Mental Requirements

Include but are not limited to: Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, prioritize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, coordinate and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.
  
  

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com