Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
MANAGER - GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS, USA (PRC163)
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Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Relations, the Manager – Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, USA will work closely with the Senior Director – Head of USA and will include cross-functional responsibilities in the areas of legislation portfolio management, legislation advocacy and education, constituent and external affairs. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the following key skills/capabilities:
The main responsibilities are as follow:
- Manage legislative and regulatory issues within specified U.S. geographic regions for projects under development by Innergex Renewables USA LLC (INE);
- Execute legislative and regulatory strategies to achieve the company’s project development objectives;
- Create advocacy materials related to INE’s development, construction and operating projects;
- Develop policy arguments and position papers on legislation and regulatory issues;
- Evaluate political landscape associated with legislative and regulatory proposals and issues;
- Coordinate communication on key issues, outcomes and strategies related to legislation and regulatory activities;
- Identify public relations risks and opportunities and build and implement outreach and engagement strategies;
- Review and analyze regulators and legislator’s interests in the Project’s area;
- Provide responses to requests for information, analysis, site visits and operational information;
- Lead direct advocacy and education activities with legislators and regulators, their staff, and external stakeholders in support of project and corporate interests;
- Represent INE to external stakeholders to ensure that project and corporate agendas, messages, initiatives, interests, and goals are me;
- Effectively build diverse external stakeholder coalitions;
- Represent INE with regards to relevant trade associations;
- Maintain current knowledge of regulations, standards, and best management practices of the renewable energy industry;
- Assist
- Other tasks to support the activities of the Vice President, Corporate Relations and Senior Director – Head of USA, as required.
Profile
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing renewable energy industry regulatory, legislative strategies and policies. Experience gathering documents, performing analyses, and drawing conclusions on legislative and regulatory policies.
- Effective communicator who can deliver compelling arguments that address the needs of diverse audiences;
- Relationship builder skilled at developing collaborative partnerships and cultivating networks internally and externally;
- Strategic influencer seen as a trusted advisor and credible thought leader with policy makers and staff.
- Solid organizational skills, proactivity and meticulousness
- Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentation);
- Capacity to work under pressure with tight deadlines in the context of changing priorities;
- Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and interact with diverse stakeholders;
Requirements
Professional Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Business, Economics or related field.
- Five or more years of experience in the legislative, public affairs, government affairs, broad issues management or communications arenas in which duties include energy policy analysis, advocacy and/or written and verbal communication with elected officials and staff.
- Thorough understanding of the renewable energy industry and energy issues throughout the United States.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint).
- May require lobbyist registration.
- Experience in dealing with highly sensitive, political inquires through coordination and extensive communications.
- Available for domestic and North America travel about 30% of the time.