The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia.
It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250 m³ and would produce approximately 2.1 million tonnes per year of LNG.
Woodfibre LNG Limited is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.
Position: Woodfibre LNG is looking for a Government Relations Manager based in our Vancouver Office.
This role will support the Vice President of Affairs in the project's complex and nuanced relationships with Provincial, Federal, and District of Squamish governments.
Key Responsibilities: Have a functional understanding of government decision making and structure and work hands-on with other departments within the company.
Support Regulatory Department in managing its working relationship with government regulators and support the permitting process with the District of Squamish.
Be a strategic thinker who can execute a government relations strategy.
Distill complex policy issues and challenges into understandable bites that can be used to brief public officials and move the requirements of the project forward.
Design and execute government relations strategies as the project moves through its pre-construction, construction, and operating phases.
Make presentations at the senior executive level and in public settings.
Required Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience on a major project would be an asset or at least an understanding of how governments regulate and approve larger projects.
Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
Strong written communication ability: specifically, a succinct and professional writing style.
Experience facilitating small to medium-sized meetings.
High degree of professionalism in representing the organization at meetings with government officials, affiliated organizations, and the public.
Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments, meeting deadlines and budgets while ensuring high-quality work.
A valid driver's license and be prepared to travel to Squamish regularly, as well as to Victoria and Ottawa from time to time.
Woodfibre LNG Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Permanent Additional pay: Dental care, Extended health care, Life insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift #J-18808-Ljbffr
