About the job
Pattern Energy is the preeminent wind energy developer, builder, and operator in Canada. We operate one of the largest wind energy fleets in the country and remain committed to investing in high-value projects across the country. Pattern has been active in Canada since 2010. We employ over 100 Canadians across many disciplines, with our Canadian headquarters in Toronto, an office in Montreal, and extensive field operations across the country. Since 2020, we are majority-owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and are the largest renewable energy affiliate of CPP.
Position Overview
Based in Quebec (ideally Montreal), this bilingual Stakeholder Engagement Manager will lead community and First Nations partnership development for renewable energy projects across Quebec and other Canadian provinces. You'll be responsible for providing overall leadership, strategic direction, and execution of Pattern's growing Indigenous programs and partnerships and our broader community and stakeholder engagement. This position functions within a collaborative reporting structure, working equally with both the Public Engagement Team and the Canadian Development Team to ensure seamless integration of corporate engagement strategies with regional development priorities. This is an independent contractor/consultant position. This role requires approximately 30% travel to communities throughout Quebec and the rest of Canada.
This is contract position expected to last at least 12 months, with option to extend beyond 12 months.
Key Responsibilities
Lead engagement and commercial negotiations with First Nations partners, municipalities, RCMs, and counties (based on what is applicable in each province) in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and other provinces across Canada Develop and implement community engagement strategies for projects in Quebec and other Canadian provinces Collaborate with legal and financial specialists on partnership agreements and other material commercial agreements relevant to Pattern’s renewable energy projects in Canada Support project development process in areas of external affairs, permitting, and government relations, and community engagement Design and execute communications campaigns to build local support for projects Identify and engage with community organizations and leaders Manage community events and strategic sponsorship opportunities Support regulatory applications and public consultation processes
Qualifications
Based in Quebec, ideally Montreal Bilingual French/English (speaking and writing) - required Experience in Quebec's renewable energy industry - required Experience working with First Nations communities and municipal governments - required Partnership and complex commercial agreement negotiation experience Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, political science, or related field Strong writing and communication skills, including public speaking and presentations Experience with community outreach in diverse settings (rural, Indigenous) Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Comfortable with travel (30% of time) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (design skills an asset) We value team members who are solutions-oriented, adaptable, and effective communicators capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
Gestionnaire des relations avec la communauté (Québec et Canada) – Contrat / Community Engagement Lead (Québec and Canada) – Contract
À propos de l’emploi
En savoir plus sur Pattern Energy
Pattern Energy est le principal développeur, constructeur et exploitant d’énergie éolienne au Canada. Nous exploitons l’un des plus grands portfolios d’énergie éolienne au pays et nous maintenons notre engagement à investir dans des projets de grande valeur partout au pays. Pattern est actif au Canada depuis 2010. Nous employons plus de 100 canadiens et canadiennes dans de nombreuses disciplines et avons un siège social canadien à Toronto, un bureau à Montréal et de nombreuses opérations sur le terrain d’un bout à l’autre du pays. Depuis 2020, nous sommes détenus majoritairement par l’Office d’investissement du Régime de pensions du Canada (Investissements RPC) et nous sommes la plus grande filiale d’énergie renouvelable d’Investissements RPC.
Responsabilités
Aperçu du poste
Basé au Québec (idéalement à Montréal), le gestionnaire bilingue gérera le développement de partenariats avec les communautés et les Premières Nations pour les projets d’énergie renouvelable au Québec et dans d’autres provinces canadiennes. Vous serez responsable d’assurer le leadership global, l’orientation stratégique et l’exécution des programmes et des partenariats croissants de Pattern avec les communautés autochtones, ainsi que notre engagement communautaire auprès des autres intervenants. Le titulaire de ce poste travaille au sein d’une structure hiérarchique collaborative, s’appuyant également sur l’équipe d’engagement communautaire et l’équipe canadienne de développement pour assurer une intégration transparente des stratégies d’engagement de l’entreprise aux priorités de développement régionales. Il s’agit d’un poste de consultant indépendant. Ce poste nécessite environ 30 % de déplacements dans les communautés du Québec et dans l’ensemble du pays.
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