At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with communities to promote pipeline safety and emergency response education.
- Company: Join a leading midstream company committed to safety and community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Travel across beautiful BC and Alberta while working independently in a dynamic role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public safety while building strong community relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in stakeholder relations and emergency planning within the oil and gas sector.
The predicted salary is between 61.5 - 61.5 $ per hour.
Pay Rate: $61.50/hour, depending on experience
Contract End Date: November 30, 2027
Location: Fort St John, British Columbia
Raise is currently hiring a Public Awareness Specialist on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client is one of Canada’s most progressive Midstream companies.
The Public Awareness Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining NorthRiver Midstream’s social license to operate. The primary focus of this role is to deliver Emergency Response information, pipeline safety education, and damage prevention messaging to key stakeholders located within NorthRiver’s Emergency Planning Zones (EPZs) across British Columbia and Alberta.
Working independently and representing the company in the field, you will build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, local residents, government agencies, and the general public, while ensuring full compliance with provincial and federal regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Stakeholder Engagement & Public Awareness: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders living or working within or near NorthRiver’s Emergency Planning Zones. Deliver comprehensive education regarding pipeline presence, safety precautions, signs of a leak, safe living/working practices near right-of-ways (ROWs), one-call center procedures, and emergency reporting. Collect and update stakeholder personal contact data required for integration into NorthRiver’s Emergency Response Plans (ERPs).
- Regulatory Compliance & Emergency Response Information: Provide accurate Emergency Response information to external stakeholders in direct alignment with regulatory mandates in Alberta and British Columbia. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of provincial and federal oil and gas emergency response requirements.
- Damage Prevention & Outreach: Assist in the creation and distribution of public outreach materials and participate in community engagement activities aimed at preventing pipeline damage and unauthorized activities. Routinely assess and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach activities in mitigating risks and preventing damage to pipeline infrastructure.
- Land & Operations Collaboration: Represent NorthRiver Midstream along the pipeline ROW within your designated operating area. Provide dedicated support to the Lands and ROW teams on various damage prevention, public awareness, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Scope & Working Relationships
- Geographic Scope: British Columbia and Alberta (requires travel to remote and rural areas).
- Key Contacts: Builds and manages high-impact relationships with landowners, local residents, municipal/provincial government bodies, regulatory authorities, industry peers, and internal multi-disciplinary teams (Lands, Safety, Operations, Legal).
Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of direct experience working within the oil and gas or midstream pipeline sector, specifically in stakeholder relations, public awareness, or emergency planning.
- Direct experience delivering Emergency Response information, pipeline operations/maintenance knowledge, and familiarity with ERP frameworks (preferred).
- Strong understanding of oil and gas emergency response requirements and regulatory processes in both BC and AB.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work with legal plans, maps, GPS tools, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Proficiency with current IT tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite and land database systems.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of communicating complex safety information clearly.
- Expertise in influencing, conflict resolution, and negotiating sensitive situations with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven experience engaging with external stakeholders in sensitive or rural environments—specifically landowners, local residents, government agencies, regulators, and industry peers.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
Education and Certifications
- Post-secondary education or equivalent practical experience in Communications, Emergency Management, Land Relations, or Damage Prevention within the pipeline/midstream sector.
Additional Information
- At least 60% of the time driving to meet with various stakeholders and visit field locations within Operating Areas.
- Typically field office environment.
- Some travel associated with field training, site visits to offices within operating areas.
- Expected to work independently, including management of time, approach to technical problems, and work priorities.
- As this is a safety-sensitive role, pre-access substance testing will be required.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/non-visible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation.
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