Community Liaison Officer (Northern BC)

As the Community Liaison Officer, you’ll support a critical part of the Community Team that delivers community strategy for Drax Group in Canada. Within this role, you’ll help to build trust and support the delivery of business objectives in Drax’s operating communities in Northern BC, and Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trust within operating communities in northern BC, interior BC, and Alberta.
• Support the achievement of business objectives.
• Foster strong communication and relationships between Drax and the local community.
• Participate in a local Community Advisory Panel.
• Act as the first point of contact for community inquiries.
• Proactively build relationships with local community leaders and non-profit organizations. Collaborate with community partners to identify their needs, challenges, and aspirations. Share these insights within Drax to inform program development and improvements.
• Plan and organize community events and meetings that promote Drax’s community engagement, grant opportunities, and brand awareness.
• Ensure alignment in community engagement agendas with the wider Community team and other Community Liaison Officers.
• Work cross-functionally with Sustainability and Corporate Affairs teams, including Communications and International Affairs.
• Engage with Operations team members to address community concerns regarding local plant operations.
• Coordinate with various internal teams to ensure a unified approach to community relations and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Provide information and referrals to community members seeking assistance or resources, connecting them with appropriate services or programs available through Drax.
• Gather and maintain data on community demographics, concerns, and feedback to support evidence-based decision-making.