Tribal Engagement Advisor (Duluth, MN)Hybrid

• 1-Year Contract 
• Pay Rate: $49-$52 per hour (on W2), depending on experience
• Hybrid: 26 East Superior Street, Suite 309, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. 

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.  

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.  

Enbridge is hiring a Tribal Engagement Advisor right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.  

About the Role:

• This contract role leads strategic engagement with Tribal Nations and Tribal citizens in support of Major Projects and Operations across the Midwest Region, with emphasis on Minnesota. The position engages elected officials, Tribal citizens, business leaders, emergency responders, and NGOs.
• Guided by the company’s Indigenous Peoples Policy, the role focuses on meaningful, culturally respectful engagement and building long‑term, trust‑based relationships. Responsibilities include cultivating and documenting relationships with Indigenous communities, understanding project‑related risks and opportunities, identifying Tribal concerns, and helping develop and execute both regional and project‑specific engagement plans. The role also supports responsible management of engagement‑related budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, strengthen, and document relationships with influential Tribal leaders and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with internal partners, including Supply Chain Management and other departments across Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability (PACS), to design effective, culturally informed engagement strategies.
• Provide subject matter guidance on Tribal cultural protocols, political environments, local dynamics, and appropriate engagement practices.
• Support engagement with individuals, community groups, Tribal governments, and local organizations to advance business goals and project objectives.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Regional Engagement Plans and project‑specific engagement plans that reflect the interests and concerns of Tribal communities.
• Prepare strategies, briefing materials, and talking points for leadership and media spokespersons.
• Ensure regulatory obligations related to Indigenous engagement are met and documented.
• Help maintain and enhance the company’s reputation as a responsible, trusted corporate citizen.
• Support regulatory strategies and participate in the formal regulatory process as needed.
• Provide timely counsel to leadership and project teams on Tribal relations, cultural considerations, consultation processes, partnership opportunities, negotiations, and emerging issues.
• Ensure that the perspectives and priorities of Tribal communities are brought into internal decision‑making processes.
• Partner with Business Development teams to incorporate regional and community insights into planning and risk assessments.
• Work with the Public Awareness team to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public outreach activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including Law, Operations, Regulatory, EHS, and other PACS groups—to develop Protocol and Engagement Agreements, Letters of Intent, and other project-related agreements.
• In coordination with Sustainable Supply Chain Management, identify opportunities to support Indigenous participation—such as workforce development, contracting, educational programming, and other community benefit initiatives.
• Provide expertise through industry trade associations, advisory panels, and working groups.
• Maintain well‑organized records of contact and engagement in the relationship management system.
• Contribute to functional budgets and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Support crisis communication and response activities when assigned and maintain required training.

Scope/Dimensions:

• Directly impacts Company reputation and our social license to operate.
• Regulatory risk impacts to projects and operations and resulting regulatory timelines and cost implications.
• Impacts project budgets and timelines.
• Directly impacts relationships and social/public affairs risk in area of responsibility (name region) and has indirect impact to reputation more generally in dealings with key stakeholders and Indigenous peoples.

Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Helpful: knowledge of the energy or energy‑transportation sector.
• Direct experience engaging Tribal communities, including understanding Tribal history, rights, cultural protocols, and political structures.
• Familiarity with government and regulatory requirements and current Indigenous community dynamics.
• Experience working within a large, public, multi‑region organization.
• Proven experience in cross‑cultural stakeholder, Indigenous, and community engagement.
• Understanding of community development and organizational effectiveness practices.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills across diverse audiences, including Tribal leadership.
• Able to work independently, prioritize effectively, handle multiple deadlines, and adapt to competing priorities.
• Strong judgment, confidentiality, customer focus, analytical and research abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Team‑oriented with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Skilled in relationship management, consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication, and conflict resolution.
• Passion for and experience in community development.
• Demonstrates values of safety, integrity, respect, inclusion, and high performance.
• Reliable, open, considerate, collaborative, and courageous.
• High achievement orientation, emotional intelligence, and stress tolerance.
• Confident yet humble.

Working Conditions:

• Works with highly confidential, strategic information
• Decentralized operation
• Frequent travel
• Attends after-hours Indigenous and community events on business time throughout the year

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.   

Applying with Raise  

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing. 

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or ECTC@raiserecruiting.com

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