Specialist, Non-Technical Risk

Posting End Date:

December 17, 2025

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

Enbridge Projects’ Center of Expertise for Non-Technical Risk is seeking to grow our industry-leading team by adding a dynamic Non-Technical Risk Specialist. With this Center of Expertise, Enbridge recognizes that the effective management of Non-Technical Risk (NTR) is one of the most critical success factors and competitive advantages across our diverse portfolio of conventional and renewable energy projects.

Working collaboratively with our wider Project Development and Execution teams, as well as Business Development and Subject Matter Experts, this position leads planning for complex risk related to political, regulatory, environmental and social issues. As such, the work connects directly to the Environmental, Social and Governance pillars of sustainability that link Enbridge to the energy transition.

We hire great people like you into our team! We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits and pension plan, and generous time off. Apply today, we'd love to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

• Lead cross-functional teams of subject matter experts to provide integrated, risk assessed plans and schedules for development projects; help win new business.

• Present non-technical risk, including schedule scenarios, for executive review of new business proposals; support well-informed investment decisions.

• Coordinate non-technical cross functional expert inputs into due diligence review of potential acquisitions; communicate NTR assessment with management to inform decisions.

• Identify opportunities and mitigate non-technical risks affecting project success (on time and on budget delivery), related to political, regulatory, environmental and social issues; create strategies that leverage competitive advantages and emerging trends.

• Project-manage early execution activities for the Regulatory, Environment, Lands and Public Affairs functions in the project development phase and – for more complex projects – throughout project execution. 

• Build trust and cultivate relationships with department leaders and subject matter experts across the Company, to optimize timely input and collaborative planning.

• Assess industry/competitor lessons-learned, new policies and social trends affecting regulatory permitting; apply insights to ensure plans are attuned to changes and remain proactive; identify opportunities to optimize Enbridge’s competitive edge; support the NTR team’s learning and innovation

• Facilitate effective and timely project screening, assessment and communication of risks and completion of other deliverables

• Apply specialized project management skills to anticipate and prepare for dynamic non-technical project risk; manage uncertain and fast changing conditions; drive team performance

• Lead RAPID decision records for non-technical risk related project decisions

Who You Are:

You have:

• An undergraduate university/college degree

• At least 7 years progressive energy industry experience, including deep subject matter expertise in one of the NTR-related functions: Environment, Lands, Regulatory OR Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability.

• Superior project management, planning, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated capability project managing complex, large scale projects. 

You can:

• Build trust and excel at cultivating relationships and networks

• Tap expertise from subject matter experts to develop robust integrated plans

• Draw on multiple stakeholder perspectives and approaches to find optimal solutions

• Engage effectively with colleagues across the Company, including executive management

• Apply insights of the industry and trends to drive critical initiatives

• Maintain resilience and a positive demeanor, rally others around common goals

• Work independently, make decisions and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities

You are:

• An excellent written and verbal communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Working knowledge of regulatory, permitting, and stakeholder consultation requirements of projects, including federal, provincial and state requirements within the U.S. and/or Canada

• An agile, resourceful learner; adept at leveraging your relevant experience in approach to new challenges  

• Highly collaborative, with a passion for working with teams of cross functional experts to solve complex challenges

• Legally able to both work and travel across Canada and the US

The following are considered assets:

• Graduate degree in related field

• Experience participating in large-scale, high-profile projects in highly regulated, dynamic environments

• Understanding of Enbridge business environment and its Liquids, Gas, Power and Renewable energy portfolios

• Thorough knowledge in the areas of: regulatory, permitting, indigenous and stakeholder consultation requirements of projects, including federal, provincial and state requirements within the U.S. and/or Canada

Physical Requirements:

Include but are not limited to: Must have the ability to function in both office and field construction sites.  Must be able to traverse uneven or slippery terrain, climb stairs and ladders, and do necessary PPE to mitigate industrial noise and physical contact hazards (hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel toed footwear, etc.).

Mental Requirements:

Include but are not limited to: Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, prioritize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, coordinate and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Working conditions:

• Considerable travel in the US and Canada, with physical ability to travel by air and car.

• Ability to work collaboratively often with a “virtual team” geographically dispersed requiring work through phone, video conferencing or internet relationships. Generally, office and sedentary working environment.

• Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed work week schedule, or the option to work from home on designated days. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid #joinourteam

For US Only:

Salary: Ranges from $112,500 – $155,000 based upon experience.

Benefits - Regular Employees

• PPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO) 

• 12 US Paid Holidays + PTO

• Family Illness days

• Military Leave (provides up to two years of paid leave with benefit continuation)

• Benefits coverage starts on Day 1

Savings:

• 401k match 6% match – immediate vesting

Pension:

• Regular full-time and part-time employees can participate in the plan immediately upon hire

• Cash Balance Pension plan, Enbridge makes the contributions (not vested until after 3 years)

• The plan is fully paid for by Enbridge, with no employee contributions

• Pay credits are between 4% and 11% of eligible earnings, based on age and service 

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com