Specialist, External Relations

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world's most critical markets. We're building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you're ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.

The Opportunity

South Bow is looking for a talented and experienced Specialist, External Relations, with a strong background in public affairs. A background in any of state or federal government relations, community relations or community investment and/or communications is required. The ideal candidate will possess the expertise, strategic vision, and relationship-building skills necessary to develop and execute effective and holistic external relations strategies. They will be adept at fostering connections with external audiences, including government officials and third-party organizations.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and relationship builder to contribute to South Bow's success through impactful engagement with external stakeholders and rightsholders.

What you'll do

• Serve as South Bow's representative to key state and federal legislators, cultivating and maintaining relationships with officials and their staff in our operational areas
• Provide strategic guidance and external relations insights to South Bow's business development team, identifying opportunities and external risks that may impact project development
• Lead South Bow's participation in U.S.-based industry associations, ensuring strong engagement and representation
• Provide perspective and input into South Bow's communications, media and social media strategies
• Offer on-the-ground support to South Bow's operations team in the event of an operational incident
• Collaborate with South Bow's Indigenous and community relations teams to identify meaningful opportunities for community engagement and investment within the United States

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in government relations or a related field
• A university degree in political science, economics, business, or a related discipline
• Experience working in government, politics, public policy, or within a relevant industry association

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the oil and gas sector, including upstream, downstream, or midstream operations
• Familiarity with the Incident Command System
• Background in communications, media relations, community relations, or Indigenous relations

This position requires candidates to :

• Have a current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada and the U.S.)
• Travel to locations across the company's footprint to meet with government officials or meetings with the team in Calgary, AB (estimated to take up to 20% of work schedule)
• Successfully complete pre-employment credit and criminal background checks

About our business

South Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.

South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

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Thank you for choosing South Bow in your career search.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

• All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

• South Bow is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting .