Engagement Planning Specialist

Engagement Planning Specialist

A renewable energy development organization is seeking an Engagement Planning Specialist to join its Development Team in British Columbia.
This is a newly created role supporting continued growth in renewable energy development across the province. The Engagement Planning Specialist will play a key role in developing, managing, and tracking engagement processes across three active development projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules and regulatory requirements.

This position is ideal for a highly organized, relationship‑driven professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and is passionate about supporting meaningful engagement with communities and Indigenous Nations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage engagement processes across three development projects.
• Lead and manage engagement strategies to support project advancement.
• Align engagement plans with regulatory and overall development schedules.
• Track engagement milestones, deliverables, and progress across projects.
• Provide engagement support for select development projects.
• Support engagement activities with low‑risk Indigenous Nations and local communities.
• Assist in preparing engagement materials, presentations, and meeting documentation.
• Maintain clear records of engagement activities and communications.
• Manage engagement schedules and proactively track progress against timelines.
• Identify risks or schedule gaps and escalate as needed.
• Support internal collaboration between development, regulatory, and project teams.
• Contribute to reporting on engagement activities to internal stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3–6 years of experience in community engagement, Indigenous relations, stakeholder coordination, or project planning, preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, or natural resources.
• Experience developing and implementing engagement plans in British Columbia.
• Strong understanding of engagement best practices within BC regulatory environments.
• Excellent organizational and schedule management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within British Columbia as required.

What the Company Offers:

• Competitive compensation, incentive program, and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth across multiple disciplines and asset types
• A dynamic, high-performance environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• A collaborative team culture that values engagement, respect, and shared success

This organization is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to collective success. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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