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Why ENMAX?

We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you'll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We're proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, becauseat ENMAX, we're lighting the way together.

At ENMAX, we know that strong communities are built through meaningful conversations and trusted relationships. As a Stakeholder Relations Specialist, you will play a strategic role in shaping how ENMAX engages with communities, Indigenous groups, customers, regulators, and other stakeholders on important transmission and substation projects. Working closely with project teams and senior leaders, you will develop engagement approaches that adhere to the AUC's Rule 007 requirements, anticipate issues, build trust, support regulatory success, and help complex infrastructure projects move forward responsibly.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of stakeholder engagement strategies for transmission and substation projects, helping protect and strengthen ENMAX's reputation with communities, customers, Indigenous groups, regulators, and other stakeholders.

• Partner with project teams to integrate engagement planning into project schedules and regulatory milestones, ensuring activities align with AUC Rule 007, applicable AUC requirements, and Aboriginal Consultation Office requirements.

• Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities, including newsletters, door-to-door consultation, open houses, Indigenous consultation support, and responses to stakeholder concerns.

• Provide strategic advice to project teams and senior leaders on engagement approaches, communication tactics, stakeholder risks, and regulatory readiness.

• Identify emerging stakeholder issues, assess potential project and reputational impacts, and recommend practical strategies to address or de-escalate concerns.

• Support high-priority and escalated stakeholder conversations by preparing messaging, engagement approaches, and resolution options.

• Bring stakeholder perspectives into project decision-making by working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Land, Environment, Regulatory, and Communications teams.

• Prepare, review, and audit stakeholder engagement plans, documents, processes, and materials to support quality, consistency, and regulatory defensibility.

• Support regulatory and hearing processes by ensuring engagement records and materials are accurate, complete, and aligned with applicable requirements.

• Maintain accurate stakeholder communication records in ENMAX's database management system to support regulatory compliance, reporting, and informed decision-making.

• Understand and support ENMAX's Stakeholder engagement frameworks and principles, ensuring continuous improvement of ENMAX engagement practices

• Maintain accurate stakeholder communication records in ENMAX's database management system to support regulatory compliance, reporting, and informed decision-making.

• Write, edit, and proofread various types of documentation to ensure quality while adhering to corporate branding and standards

Education Required:

• Post-secondary education in public relations, communication, management, or a related field

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-7 years of related stakeholder engagement or public participation experience; previous electricity industry and regulatory experience is an asset

• Expert knowledge and experience managing stakeholder engagement and/or public participation projects with strong presentation skills

• Completion of the IAP2 Fundamentals and Methods/ Techniques for Public Participation and Engagement courses is preferred

• IAP2 Certification is preferred

• Must be able to work some evenings/weekends as required

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint)

• Stakeholder engagement software experience would be considered an asset

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign would be considered an asset

Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.

• Approach sensitive conversations with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment, helping to resolve concerns and de-escalate challenging situations.

• Identify risks, evaluate options, and develop practical engagement strategies that support project success and positive stakeholder outcomes.

• Communicate complex information clearly and effectively through presentations, meetings, consultations, written materials, and stakeholder correspondence.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with community members, Indigenous communities, regulators, contractors, and internal partners through respectful, professional, and inclusive engagement.

• Review, interpret, and create information from various sources to support informed decision-making and regulatory requirements.

• Respond effectively to changing priorities, emerging issues, and evolving stakeholder needs in a fast-paced project environment.

ENMAX Values - Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 - 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Location:This role will be part of our hybrid work model that includes Core Days in office (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays), and more time to focus on Mondays and Fridays, either in the office or at home.The office workspace is located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB).

Note:

• We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.

• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

• Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow themwhile working at ENMAX.

• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.

• Two professional references will be requested.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut'ina Nation; and the iyarheNakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Metis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

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