Relations Advisor - #190235

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you a strong communicator looking for your next role with a fantastic, highly engaged team? Do you have a passion for supporting consultation and engagement with Indigenous Communities in the Wood Buffalo Region? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our Indigenous and Community Relations Regulatory and Operations team is seeking a dedicated Relations Advisor to enhance Suncor’s consultation and engagement efforts with Indigenous communities in our operating areas in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

In this role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities, ensuring open and respectful communication. You will support formal Government of Alberta consultation processes by coordinating meetings, gathering feedback, and addressing community concerns. You will collaborate effectively with internal teams to support consultation and engagement efforts. You will support implementation of engagement strategies that foster mutual understanding and cooperation. Furthermore, you will monitor and report on engagement activities, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a Social Sciences field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Cultural agility and experience working with Indigenous communities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate relationships with sensitivity and empathy
• Five years of relevant work experience including experience with formal consultation processes in Alberta
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage shifting priorities
• Ability to collect, document, and present information to support formal consultation requirements (such as issue notes, policies, key messages, corporate disclosures, risk assessments) in a thoughtful and clear way
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities
• Ensure open and respectful communication
• Support and lead formal Government of Alberta consultation processes
• Coordinate meetings, gather feedback, and address community concerns
• Collaborate with internal teams to support consultation and engagement efforts
• Implement engagement strategies that foster mutual understanding and cooperation
• Participate in and report on engagement activities
  
  

Location & other key details

• This is an office-based role; open to individuals to working from Suncor’s Fort McMurray (Stoney Creek Village) or Calgary (6th Ave S.W.) offices. The successful candidate will be expected to be working from the physical office location
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with potential for extended work/on-call hours based on business needs
• Occasional travel will be required to communities in the Wood Buffalo Region and to Suncor’s operating sites to support consultation work, engagement activities, and events in community
• Participate in on-call rotation for community notifications
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
  
  

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.