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Full Job Description
Posting End Date:
August 15, 2023
Employee Type:
Regular-Full time
Union/Non:
This is a non-union position
At Enbridge, our core values of safety, integrity, respect, and inclusion drive our mission to support and improve the communities in which we live and work. We put people first and strive to make our communities better places.
We are thrilled to bring a Manager Government Affairs onto the team! This vital role will be responsible for developing and managing strategies to inform and influence public policy and regulatory affairs at the federal level related to all Of Enbridge’s business units.
Would you be interested in representing Enbridge before U.S. Congress and the federal administration in addition to forming relationships within Members of Congress, their staff and government officials? If so, then we encourage you to apply to this outstanding opportunity!
What you will do:
- Represent company before federal government – Congress, White House, federal departments and agencies.
- Establish relationships with members of Congress (and staff) representing Enbridge assets and interest and committees of jurisdiction.
- federal departments and agencies / regulators with an interest in Enbridge assets or operations or whose initiatives and rule making may relate to the company’s business.
- Proactively monitor, analyze, and evaluate legislation and regulatory issues to ascertain potential impacts (positive, neutral, or negative) on company; develop company position taking into consideration trade associations, industry, and partners.
- Proactively identify, analyze, and promote within the company federal programs and federal funding that align with and support corporate and business unit priorities and pursuits.
- Develop policy statements and issue briefs for dissemination to government officials and to internal clients.
- Develop and implement federal governmental communications programs to advance the company’s reputation within government and ensure accurate presentation of the company’s policy and regulatory priorities.
- Manage consultants/law firms which represent the specific interests of the company in Washington D.C.
- Direct and assist the preparation of testimony and regulatory comments.
- Coordinate with Customer Relations and External Affairs to represent the company with appropriate organizations and coalitions that Enbridge may work with to foster government relations activities.
- Assure compliance with all applicable lobbying registration and reporting laws and regulations.
- Provide presentations on federal government affairs activities at company events and for other organizations as requested.
Crisis Communications & Response Team
- Require to have or obtain ICS training/certification (100, 200, 300, PIO, Liaison)
- May serve as part of the crisis communications & response team (CCRT) during operational incidents or emergencies and non-operational events such as a reputational crisis. If identified as a member of the CCRT, training will be provided.
Who you are:
Personal Traits
- Values of safety, integrity, respect, and inclusion
- Character that is reliable, open, considerate, accommodating, agreeable, courageous
- High achievement orientation
- Stress tolerance
- Self-confidence
- Self-motivating
Knowledge
- A post secondary degree
- 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in government- related, public affairs or similar fields
- Knowledge of United States government functioning at federal / Congressional level
- Knowledge of United States industry government/ regulatory requirements
- Understanding of government decision making processes.
- Understanding of human interaction and external partner relations
- Enbridge organization and strategic direction and plan
- Lifelong commitment to learning
- Project management methodology
- Expertise in sophisticated policy matters, deep public policy knowledge and experience in the development of public policy
- Demonstrated success in managing energy issues within the energy industry or government is preferred.
- Demonstrated success in managing external consultants is preferred
Technical Skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated capability in developing and delivering a 1 – 3 years strategic plan
- Demonstrated capability in ensuring strong linkages both inside and outside of the organization
- Strong computer skills and experience working with graphic and presentation programs.
- Demonstrated strength in public presentations and public speaking
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once, under constant deadline pressure.
- Strong research and writing skills and proven experience writing and implementing communication plans.
- Demonstrated writing skills, for briefings, speeches, presentations, and more comprehensive submissions
- Strong management, coordination, and event execution skills.
Social Process (People) Skills:
- Informal leadership influencing skills
- Inclusive approach to problem-solving and collaboration; champion of diverse perspectives
- Relationship management skills
- Capability to operate effectively through cross functional accountabilities and authorities
- Deep capability around human interaction
- Strong communications skills, oral and written, focused internally and externally at all levels
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels, internal or external to Enbridge.
Working Conditions:
- Work performed in typical office environment with considerable local travel within Washington D.C to attend Congressional and government meetings
- Based in the U.S with up to 33% travel required
- Works with confidential strategic information
- 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, and the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option or combination of options. #LI-Hybrid #joinourteam
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:
Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) 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, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize 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
.
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.
