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Specialist – Community and Government Relations

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Why you should join our team

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Development, the Community and Government Relations Specialist will work closely with the development, construction, and operations teams to support and ensure the success of Innergex's project portfolio. The objective of this role is to establish strategic, long‑term, mutually beneficial relationships based on trust and respect with local communities, local governments, businesses, community leaders, influencers, and Indigenous communities and governments through effective engagement processes that cover the life cycle of Innergex's assets. This role will focus on Innergex's projects in Quebec.

Your day-to-day

• Support project teams in developing and leading the implementation of community engagement strategies
• Contribute to the development of strategies for social acceptability and regional integration of projects
• Draft issue briefs, communication plans, and engagement reports for internal teams and senior management
• Systematically document interactions with stakeholders and maintain an up-to-date database (consultation log, follow‑up on commitments)
• Prepare mobilization and consultation reports and contribute to the social sections of environmental impact studies
• Contribute to the content of communication tools (website, social media, newsletters) to reflect community and partnership activities
• Support the preparation of visual materials and presentations for public events
• Lead and manage engagement and consultation activities with local communities, local governments, Indigenous governments, and other key local stakeholders
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities, governments, and organizations to conduct engagement, consultation, and partnership activities in accordance with Innergex's values and commitments
• Act as a trusted advisor to the development, construction, and operations teams, managing daily contact with key stakeholders and project partners
• Represent Innergex to the local business community by establishing positive and mutually beneficial relationships
• Work with project teams to ensure that the company meets all its contractual obligations and commitments to developing communities during construction and throughout operation
• Adopt a strategic approach to working with individuals or groups who may oppose project proposals and / or issues that arise during development, construction, and / or operation
• Represent the company at high‑value community events, increase awareness and education about renewable energy, and strengthen and preserve Innergex's reputation
• Build relationships and use local contacts and political connections to bring about change, protect Innergex's reputation, and promote its business interests
• Collaborate with the Communications Department on press activities or other external communications activities, as appropriate

Your skills, our requirements

Additional considerations

Our benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Website : www.innergex.com

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