Executive Director, Engagement & Partnerships

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Engagement and Partnerships. This senior management role is pivotal in providing strategic leadership for the department's engagement, partnerships, and cross-cutting initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and sustaining trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders, including regional federal counterparts, other provinces and territories, the energy and minerals industry, and key partners. As a strategic advisor to senior leadership, the Executive Director will identify emerging stakeholder issues, opportunities, and risks, and mobilize expertise to support coordinated action. The role also involves serving as a trusted stakeholder-awareness and convening function, maintaining a clear understanding of partner priorities, and providing strategic planning and relationship support for ministerial missions and meetings. Applicants for this role should have extensive senior management experience in a large, complex organization, preferably within a resource-related sector. A strong understanding of the oil and gas industry, mining, and public policy development is essential. The ideal candidate will have a background in operational and business planning, with demonstrated financial acumen, and a proven track record of leading cross-organizational initiatives and multidisciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal, engagement, and stakeholder awareness skills are required, as is the ability to build partnerships and consensus. The role demands a respected leader with the ability to provide unbiased advice and recommendations to senior leadership, and a related degree is preferred.