A global energy leader with an exciting future
Nexen Energy ULC (Nexen) is an upstream oil and gas company responsibly developing energy resources in some of the world's most significant basins, including the UK North Sea, offshore West Africa, the Gulf of Mexico and Western Canada. We're strategically focused on three businesses: conventional oil and gas, oil sands, and shale gas.
Nexen is big enough to provide you with boundless career opportunities, and small enough so you get recognized for your work. Our high standards of integrity and governance have earned us a global reputation for valuing the big picture: people, safety and the environment. Your contributions are rewarded with a highly competitive compensation package and a healthy work-life balance, and training that will open doors to your future.
Position Overview
Reporting directly to the Manager Community & Consultation as part of the Community Consultation Regulatory Affairs team (CCRA), the Economic and Community Development Advisor will be responsible for developing a Stakeholder Engagement strategy and executing a Business Development plan. The Economic and Community Development Advisor will be located in the Long Lake Administration Building with regular travel required within the region.
Job Skills
- Communication skills; both oral and written;
- Organizational skills;
- Negotiation and mediation skills;
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people;
- Ability to think strategically;
- Facilitation skills;
- Strong computer skills;
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Contribute to and execute a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy as it relates to Business Development and Nexen Oilsands Operations;
- Execute a Business Development Plan;
- Work collaboratively with CCRA Team, Construction, Environment, Operations and Resource Development Teams;
- Participate in the development of internal and external communications materials
- Support Community Consultation Team in working with community stakeholder groups;
- Represent Nexen Oilsands on regional committees, taking a lead role when appropriate. i.e. local Business Incubators, NAABA; Willow Lake Traffic Working Group, Willow Lake Community Association;
- Understand and communicate local business capacity and work with internal stakeholders to utilize local business and services when appropriate.
- Work with internal departments to align project management, procurement and contracts with regulatory commitments and agreements;
- Partner with key internal stakeholders across all lines of business in the execution of business capacity initiatives.
- Develop relationships and mentor local and local aboriginal business on Nexen’s contract and procurement processes and requirements.
- Represent Nexen Oilsands operations as it relates to dealing with community issues and concerns (i.e. Environmental, Traffic).
- Facilitate consultation with stakeholders as it relates to Nexen Oilsands Operations. Preparing materials for internal approval process including presentations and executive summaries;
- Document activities on Stakeholder Documentation Program.
- Communication skills; both oral and written;
- Organizational skills;
- Negotiation and mediation skills;
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people;
- Ability to think strategically;
- Facilitation skills;
- Strong computer skills;
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Attributes
- Strong passion for working with Aboriginal communities;
- Goal orientated, open minded, and possessing a high level of integrity;
- Desire and the ability to coach and mentor team members; and
- Demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial vision.
Note
Travel will be required, as our CCRA team provides service to Aboriginal clients in rural areas and to our corporate office in Calgary. There will also be requirements for flexibility in your work schedule as some projects and meetings will require work to be completed outside of regular office hours.
Education/Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline is preferred (equivalent experience may be substituted);
- Five years’ experience working within a community development, community relations and consultation environment;
- Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups;
- Oil and gas or plant operations back ground is an asset.
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Job Number: 5573
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19 Nov 2013
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Nexen
Fort McMurray Alberta
Canada