Manager, Stakeholder Engagement (Site & Delegations)

Description

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site which would have a storage capacity of 250000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Manager Stakeholder Engagement (Site & Delegations) plays a critical role in delivering high-impact stakeholder engagement during a key phase of the Woodfibre LNG Project with potential opportunities to support other business entities within North America in a similar capacity. Reporting to the VP Communications & Sustainability this role is responsible for leading and executing all site-based stakeholder visits including engagements with financial partners government and regulatory bodies Indigenous leadership project partners and international delegations. Acting as the on-site lead the successful candidate will ensure that stakeholder visits are executed to a consistently high standard transforming them from logistical activities into strategic opportunities that build credibility strengthen relationships and support project delivery.

This is a high-visibility execution-focused role requiring strong judgment leadership presence and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced operational environment with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will:

• Lead and deliver all site-based stakeholder engagement activities including financial partner visits due diligence tours government and regulatory engagements Indigenous leadership visits and international delegations.
• Act as the on-site lead during visits ensuring professional execution strong coordination and alignment with project priorities.
• Own end-to-end planning and execution of stakeholder visits including development of agendas briefing materials key messaging and defined roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure full operational readiness for all visits including safety alignment visitor routing PPE requirements site presentation signage and transportation logistics.
• Manage real-time execution on site by coordinating cross-functional teams adjusting plans as required and resolving issues to maintain a high-quality experience.
• Represent Woodfibre LNG with confidence and credibility delivering clear and consistent project messaging and ensuring alignment with corporate positioning.
• Identify opportunities for storytelling including photo and video capture and support real-time content development aligned with project communications.
• Act as the central coordination point between site teams (Construction HSSE Operations) Vancouver-based teams (Communications External Relations) and international stakeholders. Act in a similar fashion for other entities in North America as required.
• Anticipate risks and constraints for each visit develop contingency plans and adapt execution dynamically to ensure safety and minimal disruption to site operations.
• Establish and continuously improve scalable processes for stakeholder engagement including visit intake prioritization planning execution and follow-up.
• Provide concise reporting on stakeholder sentiment key issues risks and required follow-up actions.
• Track engagement effectiveness and trends providing insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Support corporate events and external engagements as required to ensure consistency of messaging and presentation standards.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in stakeholder engagement event management operations coordination or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing complex high-profile site visits tours or events ideally involving senior executives government officials investors or international delegations.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end logisticsincluding scheduling transportation site readiness safety coordination and real-time issue resolution.
• Experience operating in industrial construction energy or major project environments with an understanding of site constraints and safety requirements preferred.
• Strong track record of cross-functional coordination working across operations construction HSSE and corporate teams to deliver seamless execution.
• Experience representing an organization in front of stakeholders including delivering briefings presentations or guided tours with clarity and confidence.
• Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in dynamic real-time environments.
• Post-secondary education in Business Communications Event Management or a related field.

Additional Requirements:

• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a strong professional presence and ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to make real-time decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism discretion and diplomacy.
• Understanding of event management protocol and stakeholder engagement best practices.
• Familiarity with industrial site operations and safety requirements is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and standard collaboration tools.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends based on stakeholder visit requirements.
• Physically capable of leading site tours and walking for extended periods.
• Valid drivers license and ability to operate company vehicles as required.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Benefits

Salary range: CAD 130000 - 155000/yr

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1