WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are growing our TransAlta team in Calgary, Alberta! We are currently seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and personable individual to join our Canadian Growth group.

This position is an integral player on the Canadian Growth team and will interact internally with corporate groups such as: Land, Government Relations, Communications, Construction, and Legal.

This permanent full-time salaried position is based out of our office in Calgary, Alberta with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Senior Advisor, Stakeholder and Indigenous Relations, you will:

• Develop successful relationships through meaningful engagement with local communities and act as the primary point of contact for growth projects
• Negotiate agreements with a bias towards creative and innovate solutions with indigenous partners on behalf of the Canadian Growth team
• Advise the development team on strategic stakeholder engagement, facilitate consultation for projects and proactively manage risks and opportunities.
• Develop meaningful partnerships and identify, recommend, and lead opportunities for strategic alliances
• Act as subject matter expert and central coordination point for relationships and partnerships
• Maintain, build, and deepen respectful long-term relationships with key stakeholders and Indigenous communities across our markets
• Develop business opportunities, including possible partnerships, with Indigenous communities
• Design and manage community engagement strategies and actively represent TransAlta at community events
• Develop and manage website content, messaging and project materials related to stakeholder communications and new initiatives
• Identify best practices, establish policies, and drive process improvement and efficiency opportunities

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following must-have qualifications and experience:

• 8+ years of experience related to Indigenous Relationships, agreements, consultation, and business development
• Strong understanding and experience with the Truth and Reconciliation’s Calls to Action, regulatory frameworks pertaining to Indigenous peoples, cultures and communities from a historical and current perspective
• Possessing cultural business awareness to work collaboratively with Indigenous communities and leaders and the ability to effectively to build lasting relationships
• Experience and comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions for First Nations and Metis Consultation
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven ability to present complex concepts in a simple manner to stakeholders
• Critical thinking and ability to identify creative solutions to emerging issues in a timely manner
• Reliable team member working on cross functional teams with an ability to work independently and produce results within agreed upon deadlines
• Outstanding communication skills, with an ability to process information quickly and communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Capable of handling multiple projects at various stages, prioritize assignments, adapt to changing work assignments and priorities and effectively deliver on multiple competing projects with tight timelines
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice to Haves

The following qualifications and/or experience are desirable, but not essential:

• Understanding of renewable energy and project development land acquisition process
• Post-Secondary degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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  Ability to travel
• Valid driver's license

Our comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, incentive, and rewards programs form the foundation of TransAlta’s excellent employment proposition.

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.

Our commitment is to attract and retain the best talent. Some positions may require the successful completion of one or more background checks such as criminal, medical, or compliance. If these verifications are needed, they will be indicated on the job posting.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element to effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.