<h2>Overview</h2>About Pattern Energy Pattern Energy is the preeminent wind energy developer, builder, and operator in Canada. We operate one of the largest wind energy fleets in the country and remain committed to investing in high-value projects across the country.  Pattern has been active in Canada since 2010. We employ over 100 Canadians across many disciplines, with our Canadian headquarters in Toronto, an office in Montreal, and extensive field operations across the country. Since 2020, we are majority-owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and are the largest renewable energy affiliate of CPP.<h2>Responsibilities</h2>Position Overview Based in Quebec (ideally Montreal), this bilingual Stakeholder Engagement Manager will lead community and First Nations partnership development for renewable energy projects across Quebec and other Canadian provinces. You'll be responsible for providing overall leadership, strategic direction, and execution of Pattern's growing Indigenous programs and partnerships and our broader community and stakeholder engagement. This position functions within a collaborative reporting structure, working equally with both the Public Engagement Team and the Canadian Development Team to ensure seamless integration of corporate engagement strategies with regional development priorities. This is an independent contractor/consultant position. This role requires approximately 30% travel to communities throughout Quebec and the rest of Canada. Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Lead engagement and commercial negotiations with First Nations partners, municipalities, and counties in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and other provinces across Canada</li> <li>Develop and implement community engagement strategies for projects in Quebec and other Canadian provinces</li> <li>Collaborate with legal and financial specialists on partnership agreements and other material commercial agreements relevant to Pattern’s renewable energy projects in Canada</li> <li>Support project development process in areas of external affairs, permitting, and government relations, and community engagement</li> <li>Design and execute communications campaigns to build local support for projects</li> <li>Identify and engage with community organizations and leaders</li> <li>Manage community events and strategic sponsorship opportunities</li> <li>Support regulatory applications and public consultation processes</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Qualifications<ul> <li>Based in Quebec, ideally Montreal</li> <li>Bilingual French/English (speaking and writing) - required</li> <li>Experience in Quebec's renewable energy industry - required</li> <li>Experience working with First Nations communities and municipal governments - required</li> <li>Partnership and complex commercial agreement negotiation experience</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, political science, or related field</li> <li>Strong writing and communication skills, including public speaking and presentations</li> <li>Experience with community outreach in diverse settings (rural, Indigenous)</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines</li> <li>Comfortable with travel (30% of time)</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (design skills an asset)</li> <li>We value team members who are solutions-oriented, adaptable, and effective communicators capable of working both independently and collaboratively.</li></ul>  #LI-AN1 #LI-Remote

Pattern Energy Group is an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America, Japan, and parts of Latin America. The company focuses primarily on wind, solar and transmission. The Pattern Energy Group team has a history as one of the top North American renewable energy and transmission providers in the industry. The team is dedicated to delivering the highest value for its customers, partners, financial supporters and the communities in which it works, while exhibiting a strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility. This is a temporary assignment expected to last two months.
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Pattern Energy Group operates in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Mexico with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York, Tokyo, and Toronto. Pattern Energy Group's corporate headquarters is in San Francisco.

Community Engagement Lead, Temp - Eastern Canada

<h2>Overview</h2>About Pattern Energy&nbsp;Pattern Energy is the preeminent wind energy developer, builder, and operator in Canada. We operate one of the largest wind energy fleets in the country and remain committed to investing in high-value projects across the country.&nbsp; Pattern has been active in Canada since 2010. We employ over 100 Canadians across many disciplines, with our Canadian headquarters in Toronto, an office in Montreal, and extensive field operations across the country. Since 2020, we are majority-owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and are the largest renewable energy affiliate of CPP.<h2>Responsibilities</h2>Position Overview&nbsp;Based in Quebec (ideally Montreal), this bilingual Stakeholder Engagement Manager will lead community and First Nations partnership development for renewable energy projects across Quebec and other Canadian provinces. You'll be responsible for providing overall leadership, strategic direction, and execution of Pattern's growing Indigenous programs and partnerships and our broader community and stakeholder engagement. This position functions within a collaborative reporting structure, working equally with both the Public Engagement Team and the Canadian Development Team to ensure seamless integration of corporate engagement strategies with regional development priorities. This is an independent contractor/consultant position. This role requires approximately 30% travel to communities throughout Quebec and the rest of Canada.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Lead engagement and commercial negotiations with First Nations partners, municipalities, and counties in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and other provinces across Canada</li> <li>Develop and implement community engagement strategies for projects in Quebec and other Canadian provinces</li> <li>Collaborate with legal and financial specialists on partnership agreements and other material commercial agreements relevant to Pattern’s renewable energy projects in Canada</li> <li>Support project development process in areas of external affairs, permitting, and government relations, and community engagement</li> <li>Design and execute communications campaigns to build local support for projects</li> <li>Identify and engage with community organizations and leaders</li> <li>Manage community events and strategic sponsorship opportunities</li> <li>Support regulatory applications and public consultation processes</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Qualifications<ul> <li>Based in Quebec, ideally Montreal</li> <li>Bilingual French/English (speaking and writing) - required</li> <li>Experience in Quebec's renewable energy industry - required</li> <li>Experience working with First Nations communities and municipal governments - required</li> <li>Partnership and complex commercial agreement negotiation experience</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, political science, or related field</li> <li>Strong writing and communication skills, including public speaking and presentations</li> <li>Experience with community outreach in diverse settings (rural, Indigenous)</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines</li> <li>Comfortable with travel (30% of time)</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (design skills an asset)</li> <li>We value team members who are solutions-oriented, adaptable, and effective communicators capable of working both independently and collaboratively.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;#LI-AN1 #LI-Remote

Community Engagement Lead, Temp - Eastern Canada

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