Hire and Buy Local Lead - BC Projects

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

The Hire and Buy Local Lead is responsible for leading the implementation of TC Energy’s Hire & Buy Local strategy across projects and operations for British Columbia. This role ensures that those most impacted benefit most by advancing local and Indigenous employment, contracting, and procurement opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

The Hire and Buy Local Project Lead works closely with project teams, Supply Chain, and External Relations partners to embed commitments into procurement and delivery models, ensuring local benefit outcomes are measurable, transparent, and aligned with corporate objectives.

What you'll do

Strategy & Program Implementation

• Lead implementation of the Hire & Buy Local strategy for projects and operations in British Columbia

• Adapt HBL delivery to different project phases, including early development, construction, and operations

• Support continuous improvement of HBL approaches to reflect evolving project needs and lessons learned

Procurement & Contractor Integration

• Embed requirements into supplier procurement processes

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and project teams to identify opportunities for local and Indigenous participation

• Support evaluation of contractor submissions related to Hire and Buy Local commitments

External Engagement

• Support engagement with Indigenous and local communities related to economic participation opportunities.

• Collaborate with Indigenous Relations and Community Relations teams to ensure consistent messaging and expectations

• Assist with planning and delivery of engagement sessions, open houses, and advisory forums

Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

• Track and report on local and Indigenous employment and contracting outcomes

• Monitor contractor compliance with HBL commitments and support issue resolution as required

• Provide regular updates to project leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Indigenous Studies, Economic Development, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 7+ years of experience in Indigenous relations, community economic development, procurement, infrastructure projects, or related fields

• Experience working with Indigenous and local communities

• Strong understanding of contractor procurement and project delivery environments

• Experience working in British Columbia is considered an asset

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability

• Relationship-focused and culturally aware

• Strong communicator and collaborator

• Comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

• Results-oriented with a focus on measurable outcomes

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to delivering meaningful local and Indigenous economic benefits, strengthening relationships, reducing project risk, and ensuring TC Energy’s Hire & Buy Local commitments are implemented consistently and effectively.

This position requires candidates to

• Travel up to 25% to project sites and Indigenous or local communities

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.