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Community Relations Manager, Tilbury LNG Expansion

Location:

Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary Min: $95,200.00 annually
Salary Max: $111,900.00 annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
Posting End Date: June 16, 2025

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

Do you have an uncanny knack for genuinely connecting and understanding the needs of communities? Are you able to see both sides of the coin when it comes to moving projects forward? Do you believe a strong reputation goes a long way when it comes to building and strengthening partnerships?

If so, we want to hear from you! Join us as the Community Relations Manager and you’ll be part of the Communications and Indigenous Relations team supporting the Tilbury LNG Expansion Project.

Together, the Indigenous Relations, Community Relations and Communications teams work to develop integrated strategies that are pivotal to the success of FortisBC’s Major Projects.

In this role, you will:

Develop strategic, stakeholder engagement plans.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement strategies to minimize impacts to the public.
Brief senior management on issues and provide recommendations.
Establish and maintain relationships with community stakeholders and elected officials.
Manage the stakeholder engagement budget and respond to/address questions and concerns from community members.
Set any project up for success by developing strategic plans that solicit input from community stakeholders.
Work towards obtaining necessary project approvals.
Inspire changes to the project (where necessary and practical) based on feedback received from the public.
Solidify yourself as the trusted face of the project in the community so that you can effectively listen to and respond to public concerns.

What it takes:

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communications or other related discipline, from a recognized program.
At least 5 years of demonstrated success in the field of community relations.
Ability to manage issue related conflicts and issue resolution capacity (negotiation skills).
Ability to meet firm deadlines with minimal supervision.
Project management expertise and balancing competing priorities.
Comfortable delivering presentations and navigating challenging conversations.
Ability to assert interests with competing perspectives.
Exceptional organizational skills - manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and professional judgment skills.
Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a panache for team-building.
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships representatives from levels of government.
Demonstrated Indigenous Peoples cultural and business awareness, with the ability to collaborate effectively with community leaders to build lasting relationships.

Additional Information

This position will require evening and weekend work and travel away from the base office to attend meetings and deliver presentations etc. within the geographic area of coverage for both the electric and gas operations.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.

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