Policy Advisor

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Department: Government Relations Department

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engaging work experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our values and strategy.

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules. Working for Pembina means working safely.

Overview:

Pembina’s External Affairs function is currently recruiting for a Policy Advisor to join their team. This role will be in Pembina’s Calgary Office and will report to the Manager, Government Relations & Community Engagement. At Pembina, the External Affairs function brings together Land, Communications, Indigenous Engagement, Environment, Regulatory, Community Investment, and Government Relations to mobilize support for projects and operations while ensuring appropriate governance and controls are in place.

In this role, you will help support the team’s efforts to research and develop public policy positions of priority to Pembina and the broader energy sector. This role will support the Government Relations function in engaging with external parties involved in influencing or setting policy such as government representatives and industry associations.

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Understand key business and operational requirements that may be affected by government or regulatory policy, e.g. electricity, climate, environment;
• Monitor government agendas and activities and identify risks, opportunities, and issues relevant to Pembina’s goals and objectives;
• Identify emerging and ongoing policy issues in the external landscape, and develop integrated policy positions to support the organization;
• Facilitate internal collaboration on the alignment of policy and advocacy initiatives, including funding opportunities, with our corporate activities and strategy;
• Communication of analysis, risks and solutions to internal impacted teams and leadership in the form of briefs, executive-level briefings, presentations, speaking points for senior leadership and external engagement;
• Coordinate membership and representation on external industry associations and work collaboratively with industry associations for the purpose of alignment in messaging;
• Serve as a trusted internal advisor to the Government Relations team by providing timely guidance on policy considerations that may impact capital projects, operations, commercial arrangements, or strategy;
• Ensure engagements with government are properly recorded and managed within provincial, state and federal lobby registries; and
• Participate in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Economics, Business or Political Science, or a related program;
• 3-7 years progressive experience in government, economics and/or policy roles;
• Understanding of government policies and political issues relevant to the energy sector;
• Understanding of lobbying requirements and compliance processes;
• Ability to translate complex information into concise and effective policy positions;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external audiences;
• Able to multitask effectively, with strong time-management skills, and the ability to accelerate in a very fast-paced, changing environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision; and
• Advanced interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 07/17/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.

Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.

Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective success and enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.

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