Senior Community & Indigenous Affairs Advisor

About this opportunity:

Under the direction of the Manager, Community & Indigenous Affairs (CIA), the Community and Indigenous Affairs Senior Advisor is responsible for developing and sustaining relationships among various Indigenous communities, elected municipal bodies or other stakeholders primarily related to Cenovus's operations within the Deep Basin Region.

This can be a field based (remote) working position or based in Cenovus's corporate office in Calgary, AB. Frequent travel to site and community locations is required.

What you’ll do:

• Compliance with government sponsored Indigenous consultation process.

• Compliance with existing conditions within Impact Benefit Agreements

• Develop and maintain a trusted reputation within operating areas (Indigenous partners, non-Indigenous stakeholders, and internal/external business partners)

• Adhere to corporate and functional level core values that are demonstrated in both decisions and actions

• Support an aligned culture that promotes the Cenovus Purpose and Values to Protect what matters, Do it right, Make it better, Do it together

• Embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds

• Adherence to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

• Facilitate local business inclusion across operations

• Community Investment Support (processing grants) in alignment with the Social Investment Strategy and Focus Areas

• Provide applicable inputs and support towards Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) requirements

• Adhere to StakeTracker governance structure and data management objectives.

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of agreement payments

• Retain/create current and accurate business listings and support business inclusion planning

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• High school diploma

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a related field

• Professional association member, professional accreditation is an asset

• Seven to ten years of relevant, cumulative experience in regulatory applications, consultation, Indigenous engagement, community investment or community engagement

• Experience identifying stakeholder interests

• An understanding of the oil and gas industry, preferably the provincial regulatory requirements specific to Indigenous consultation guidelines

• Experience with Indigenous communities is preferred

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Self- starter, capable of working independently

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Valid Canadian Driver’s License

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT November 28th, 2024.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com.

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 enhancing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible, 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 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 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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