Senior Government Relations Advisor

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. We are a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and financial performance. Today, we are the largest pure-play Montney producer, and Canada’s third-largest natural gas producer and largest producer of condensate.

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.

We have a long-term view and are committed to best-in-class performance in every aspect of our business. Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our diverse team of people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.

We are currently seeking a Senior Government Relations Advisor to join our Government Relations team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a team environment to help shape our strategic advocacy approach and continue to build long-term partnerships across government and industry.

- Monitor, research, analyze and communicate the risks and opportunities associated with government policy changes in Alberta, British Columbia, and federally

- Develop position statements, technical briefing notes, presentations and other policy-related content for internal and external use

- Collaborate with, and support, internal departments and subject matter experts to understand, track, monitor and assess policy changes and their potential impact on ARC’s business

- Represent ARC at various industry and government meetings and events

- Maintain compliance with government lobbying requirements

- Support collaborative work with external organizations on shared policy and research issues

- Contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships with key government officials and stakeholders

What You Will Bring To Arc

- A university degree in public policy, science, economics, or engineering is preferred, and a master's degree in one of these areas would be considered an asset

- A minimum of 10 years of experience in policy development or government relations in the upstream oil and gas sector

- In-depth understanding of policies affecting the oil and gas sector

- Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to build and maintain relationships across the business and within industry

- Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail

- Able to work in a team environment with extensive collaboration and interaction across the organization

- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage tight timeframes and balance multiple priorities effectively

- Ability to travel is essential

Rewarding Opportunity

- An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us

- Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry

- A market-competitive and pay-for-performance total compensation plan, including eligibility to participate in our bonus and long-term incentive programs

- Top-tier benefits, wellness/healthcare spending accounts and savings plans

- A culture of caring and high performance

- Focus on health and well-being

- An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success

- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the talent acquisition process.