TC Energy · 2 weeks ago
State Government and Community Relations Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTC Energy is a leader in North American energy infrastructure, connecting the world to the energy it needs. They are seeking a State Government and Community Relations Manager who will manage communication initiatives, departmental budgets, and a team of advisors while expanding stakeholder relations and community outreach programming.
EnergyFuelOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage and develop a geographically dispersed team of individual contributors and consulting resources across the country
Manage multiple departmental budgets, reporting, and communication vehicles
Oversee and assist in the development and dissemination of key messages to public/elected officials, and the community at large
Troubleshoot, address and mitigate stakeholder and community relations issues
Manage and monitor legislative actions and trends across the service territory, as well as drive targeted legislative initiatives with the intent to expand across service territory
Ensure consistency of messaging between various internal and external audiences, representing TCE interests
Oversee the participation, planning and facilitation of public meetings and industry events in operations and project areas
Build relationships with community and stakeholder groups in key regions within company service territory
Actively support teams with the execution of solutions that address stakeholder concerns
Represent the company in both large and small public settings in a professional and skillful manner
Perform as a self-starter, identify needs and take initiative
Engage as a team player and leader, both internally and externally
Serve on TC Energy’s on-call roster for emergency call-out
Maintain focus in demanding situations
Other tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs, political science, or other related concentration
10+ years of government and community relations, public relations, communications or related experience
Government and/or media relations experience
Event planning and management experience
Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines
Ability to manage travel (>50%)
Flexibility and ability to travel and work overtime if necessary
Preferred
Experience in the utility, oil and gas, or other regulated industry experience a plus
A trained internal and/or external affair professional with strong written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills
Ability to have work assigned in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished and completed in an independent manner
Ability to think strategically, weigh issues and recommend effective solutions
Ability to analyze issues and develop strategies to maintain and enhance public perception
Advanced consulting skills; comfortable with assisting executive level and other leaders
A team player - responsible for building rapport with team members and internal business partners
Customer service oriented
Benefits
Hybrid work model
Flexible dress code
Company
TC Energy
TC Energy delivers network of natural gas and crude oil pipelines.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.55BKey Investors
Alberta Innovates
2025-10-06Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2024-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $5.2B
2023-02-21Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Sean O'Donnell
Chief Financial Officer
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