ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST (18-MONTH TERM)
Top Benefits
About the role
Engagement Specialist (18-Month Term)
Winnipeg, MB
**Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!**We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on
nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Position Overview:
Under the general direction of the Project Engagement Section Head (T&D Environment and Engagement) will develop and
implement engagement and communication processes with Indigenous communities, interested parties and the public, and will
provide expert support to the development of various regulatory submissions for major projects, including preparing and reviewing
environmental assessment reports. The Engagement Specialist will participate and facilitate Indigenous, interested party, and public
engagement processes and develop plain language documents related to projects and processes. This is a term position with an
approximate duration of 18 months.
Responsibilities:
- Participate and facilitate public, interested party and Indigenous engagement activities.
- Prepare, review and update project engagement plans, including for interested parties, the general public and Indigenous
communities, as well as draft plain language communication materials and technical reports for regulators.
- Prepare portions of environmental assessment reports for submission to regulatory agencies, including undertaking valued
component selection, valued component effects assessments and determining relevant mitigation measures to reduce
impacts.
- Act as a landowner liaison for interested party engagement.
- Provide advice and assist in activities related to engagement events, environmental assessments, and the regulatory
approvals for various transmission projects.
- Develop collaborative working relationships to identify and incorporate best practices in areas of engagement.
- Participate in internal and external multi-discipline project teams.
- Conduct research related to best practices in engagement and environmental assessment to help build deeper collaboration
and consensus and find new ways of working together with those who may be affected.
- Write reports, position papers and correspondence at a high degree of accuracy for a variety of internal and external
audiences.
- Assist with developing, tracking and maintaining engagement and communication information in digital databases.
Qualifications:
- A four year degree in Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Resource Management from a recognized
university with five years of directly related experience;
OR
- A two year diploma in Natural Resource Management from a recognized college or university with seven years of directly
related experience.
- Experience in authoring sections of an environmental assessment related to biophysical, socioeconomic or engagement
MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Reference Code: CO57180258-01
topics.
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Training from the International Association of Public Participation's (IAP2).
-
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management, Indigenous communities, public, and external organizations.
-
A self-starter, innovative, diplomatic, practical, tolerant possessing mature judgment.
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Available to travel and work in a variety of environments - office, project sites.
-
Amenable to work assignments requiring absences from home base for brief periods of time.
-
Possess and maintain a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $43.35-$59.82 Hourly,
$83,070.78-$114,625.68 Annually.
Apply Now!
Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit
www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
Application deadline: APRIL 15, 2026.
We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection
process will be contacted.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need this posting in an accessible format, please let us know - we're committed to a barrier-free experience for all candidates.
Not the right fit? Search for ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST jobs in Winnipeg, MB
About Manitoba Hydro
As Manitoba’s major energy utility, we:
- Generate and distribute electricity around the province.
- Distribute natural gas in the province.
- Export electricity within Canada and the mid-western United States.
- Offer a wide range of energy services and programs.
We are recognized within the industry for our reliability, prudent environmental practices, strong relationships with Indigenous peoples, and outstanding community support. Our employees make all these things possible.
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ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST (18-MONTH TERM)
Top Benefits
About the role
Engagement Specialist (18-Month Term)
Winnipeg, MB
**Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!**We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on
nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Position Overview:
Under the general direction of the Project Engagement Section Head (T&D Environment and Engagement) will develop and
implement engagement and communication processes with Indigenous communities, interested parties and the public, and will
provide expert support to the development of various regulatory submissions for major projects, including preparing and reviewing
environmental assessment reports. The Engagement Specialist will participate and facilitate Indigenous, interested party, and public
engagement processes and develop plain language documents related to projects and processes. This is a term position with an
approximate duration of 18 months.
Responsibilities:
- Participate and facilitate public, interested party and Indigenous engagement activities.
- Prepare, review and update project engagement plans, including for interested parties, the general public and Indigenous
communities, as well as draft plain language communication materials and technical reports for regulators.
- Prepare portions of environmental assessment reports for submission to regulatory agencies, including undertaking valued
component selection, valued component effects assessments and determining relevant mitigation measures to reduce
impacts.
- Act as a landowner liaison for interested party engagement.
- Provide advice and assist in activities related to engagement events, environmental assessments, and the regulatory
approvals for various transmission projects.
- Develop collaborative working relationships to identify and incorporate best practices in areas of engagement.
- Participate in internal and external multi-discipline project teams.
- Conduct research related to best practices in engagement and environmental assessment to help build deeper collaboration
and consensus and find new ways of working together with those who may be affected.
- Write reports, position papers and correspondence at a high degree of accuracy for a variety of internal and external
audiences.
- Assist with developing, tracking and maintaining engagement and communication information in digital databases.
Qualifications:
- A four year degree in Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Resource Management from a recognized
university with five years of directly related experience;
OR
- A two year diploma in Natural Resource Management from a recognized college or university with seven years of directly
related experience.
- Experience in authoring sections of an environmental assessment related to biophysical, socioeconomic or engagement
MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Reference Code: CO57180258-01
topics.
-
Training from the International Association of Public Participation's (IAP2).
-
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management, Indigenous communities, public, and external organizations.
-
A self-starter, innovative, diplomatic, practical, tolerant possessing mature judgment.
-
Available to travel and work in a variety of environments - office, project sites.
-
Amenable to work assignments requiring absences from home base for brief periods of time.
-
Possess and maintain a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $43.35-$59.82 Hourly,
$83,070.78-$114,625.68 Annually.
Apply Now!
Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit
www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
Application deadline: APRIL 15, 2026.
We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection
process will be contacted.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need this posting in an accessible format, please let us know - we're committed to a barrier-free experience for all candidates.
Not the right fit? Search for ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST jobs in Winnipeg, MB
About Manitoba Hydro
As Manitoba’s major energy utility, we:
- Generate and distribute electricity around the province.
- Distribute natural gas in the province.
- Export electricity within Canada and the mid-western United States.
- Offer a wide range of energy services and programs.
We are recognized within the industry for our reliability, prudent environmental practices, strong relationships with Indigenous peoples, and outstanding community support. Our employees make all these things possible.