Cenovus Energy
Job title:
Manager, Community & Indigenous Affairs
Company
Cenovus Energy
Job description
Worker Type: Employee
Group: Community & Indigenous Affairs Department
Job Post End Date: 03/30/2024
About this opportunity:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Community & Indigenous Affairs this individual will play a pivotal role in Cenovus’s dedication to building strong, lasting partnerships with Indigenous communities. This position will contribute to the success Cenovus’s growth strategy by improving key community-company relationships in our existing operating areas, as well as our growth initiatives. The goal is to build long-term, positive relationships with Indigenous leaders. This individual will be the first point of contact for emerging issues needed for the communities and provide leadership to the regional Senior Advisors who support the Oilsands and Conventional operations.
This position may be located at any of Cenovus’s Alberta locations.
What you’ll do:
Lead regional Senior Advisors who complete Community & Indigenous Affairs functions within Cenovus’s Oilsands and Conventional operations.
Provide leadership and direction to regional Senior Advisors; establish goals, handle performance expectations and support employee development.
Provide strategic advice, ongoing reporting and/or presentations to senior management regarding Indigenous engagement and consultation.
Maintain awareness of national, regional and local Indigenous issues that could impact Cenovus’s operations and growth opportunities.
Provide assistance to media relations, communications and emergency response plans.
Internally, establish relationships and commitment from business partners and subject matter authorities at various levels to support the development and delivery of Cenovus’s exploration, development and operations.
Build positive partnerships and collaborate with community leaders that include First Nations, Metis, various Indigenous groups, municipalities and local community-led organizations and enterprises.
Guide regional Senior Advisors to progress economic reconciliation through Cenovus’s supply chain and (economic) business development processes.
Support in the stewardship and implementation of Cenovus’s long term agreement commitments, including committee participation and senior leader briefings, where applicable.
Assist in negotiations with Indigenous communities with the Senior Manager.
Build constructive relationships, manage impacts and risks, and deliver value to Indigenous communities adjacent to Cenovus’s operating regions.
Support the development and execution of regional social investment initiatives ensuring alignment with Cenovus’s Social Investment Framework.
Establish team goals and objectives that inform the Community and Indigenous Affairs broader strategy.
Supervise Indigenous consultation for regulatory approvals and stakeholder engagement on land use matters.
Represent Cenovus at community meetings, open houses in a professional manner.
Coordinate the implementation of Cenovus Stakeholder Management Software.
Who you are:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Minimum of 10-12+ years progressive experience in Indigenous relations alongside communities.
Experience implementing long term agreements with Indigenous nations.
Must possess solid communication skills, the ability to communicate with care and discretion and the keen ability to listen.
Demonstrated experience in communicating subject matter to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner.
Experience in the supervision of staff.
Confirmed ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
The following will be considered an asset:
Conflict resolution, negotiation skills.
Experience communicating technical information in plain language.
This role requires the successful candidate to hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel throughout the region including overnight as required.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT March 29, 2024.
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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
Who we are:
We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
We’ve been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.
The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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Expected salary
Location
Calgary, AB
Job date
Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:04:18 GMT
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