Specialist, Public Awareness (Contractor)

Who we’re looking for: 

We’re looking for the right people to join our all-star team who will immediately fit in with some of the best midstream Lands & ROW professionals in our industry. We’re looking for: 

• An effective communicator: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to convey information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences. You adapt your messaging to suit the context, ensuring understanding and alignment among team members, stakeholders, and clients. 

• Someone who creates lasting connections: You thrive in building strong, lasting partnerships with customers. Your ability to listen attentively, respond promptly, and communicate clearly ensures you understand and meet customer needs effectively. 

• Flexible mindset: You’re curious and flexible - the Swiss Army knife of capabilities. You thrive in situations where there isn’t always a playbook and love coming up with creative ways to tackle challenges. 

• Someone who is results-oriented: You demonstrate a strong work ethic and approach every task with a positive, results-driven attitude. Your dedication and persistence inspire those around you, and your commitment to achieving goals ensures that objectives are met efficiently and effectively. 

What you’ll do: 

Here is a sample of what your workday may look like: 

• Accountable to provide Emergency Response information to external stakeholders in support of our regulatory requirements.   

• Act as the contact for stakeholders on or near NorthRiver emergency planning zones, providing education and collecting personal data to be inputted into NorthRivers Emergency Response Plans.  

• Deliver education and awareness about the presence of the pipeline system, signs of a leak, how to live and work safely near pipelines, how to report any contact or damage, how to use the services of the one call center, as well as how to deal with emergencies.  

• Assist with the creation of outreach materials and participate in the engagement activities that contribute to the prevention of damages to pipeline systems.  

• On a routine basis assess the effectiveness of the outreach and engagement activities in reducing damages and unauthorized activities.  

• Represent NorthRiver to outside stakeholders along the pipeline ROW within the operating area.  This includes but not limited to landowners, residents, government agencies, and the general public. 

• What we offer: 

• A culture of continuous learning and mentorship from the best in the business (and fun!). 

What you bring: 

Required 

• Post-secondary education or experience in communications, emergency management or damage prevention as it relates to pipeline systems. 

• Proficient understanding of oil and gas emergency response requirements in both British Columbia and Alberta.  

• Ability to interpret applicable legislation, regulations and processes.  

• Must be familiar with, and have the ability to interpret legal plans, maps and GPS. 

• Proficient with current information technology including Microsoft Office suite of software, land databases, and geographic information systems (GIS). 

• Expertise in influencing and negotiating in sensitive situations. 

• Demonstrated ability to connect with a variety of stakeholders to achieve business goals. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative in dealing with a variety of external and internal customers and stakeholders (regulators, lawyers, industry, government, landowners and internal departments). 

• Able to work alone and travel to remote rural areas with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, show flexible decision making skills and use sound judgement to reach a positive outcome for all parties. 

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License. 

Preferred 

• Knowledgeable in pipeline maintenance and operations and experience with delivering Emergency Response information. 

• Good working knowledge of Emergency Response Plans and regulatory requirements.  

If this sounds like your next career adventure, we'd love to hear from you!