Advisor, Policy & Government Relations

Job Description

AltaGas - Advisor, Policy & Government Relations

AltaGas’ Government Affairs team leads excellence in government relations, policy development, trade association engagement, and project management to support our midstream business.

We’re excited to introduce a new opportunity for an Advisor, Policy and Government Relations to join this growing team. In this role you’ll bring strong analytical, research, and project management skills to help shape and execute public policy positions and external affairs priorities aligned with AltaGas’ business strategy. You’ll collaborate across departments to support operational excellence, energy transition, and carbon reduction initiatives.

You Will:

- Maintain a deep understanding of AltaGas’ corporate strategy and energy/climate policy priorities

- Research and monitor government policy, regulatory issues, and incentive programs in Canada, the U.S. (especially Alberta, B.C., Washington State), and key global markets

- Analyze trends in energy and environmental policy; develop briefing notes, position statements, and policy content

- Prepare briefing materials for senior leadership on issues impacting operations and project development

- Support advocacy strategies, stakeholder engagement, and industry alignment.

- Coordinate responses to proposed government policies and regulations

- Track external policy developments in North America and Asia

- Partner with internal teams to assess policy impacts on business strategy

- Research emerging policy topics to support relationships in new regions

- Maintain lobbyist registries, stakeholder databases, and legislative tracking tools

- Provide general support to the External Affairs team as needed

You Have:

- 1–3 years in policy development, government relations, or related fields

- Strategic thinker with a solid understanding of government structures and legislative processes in Canada and the U.S.

- Knowledge of energy industry, especially natural gas and transportation sectors

- Familiarity with energy transition, climate policy, and ESG frameworks

- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills

- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building mindset

- Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities

- Willingness to travel within North America

Why Join:

- Grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your voice matters and your work drives outcomes

- Develop your expertise in government relations, energy policy, and advocacy while contributing to projects that align with AltaGas’ long-term strategy

- Be part of a supportive team that values curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.