Director Congressional Relations

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

Our External Relations US group is currently seeking an experienced and well-connected Director of Congressional Relations to join our External Relations team, based in Washington, DC.

Reporting to the Vice President, External Relations, this pivotal role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic advocacy initiatives to positively influence federal legislation which impacts the energy sector and TC Energy's business units around natural gas and other energy issues.

What you will do

• Serve as a trusted advisor and advocate, ensuring TC Energy's voice is heard and our interests are effectively represented on Capitol Hill.
• Manage TC Energy's congressional relations and political action committee team and external consultants.
• Oversee development, analysis, and monitoring of legislative proposals that affect TC Energy and the broader energy industry.
• Oversee development and execution of comprehensive advocacy strategies to influence the legislative outcomes on issues critical to TC Energy and its business units.
• Establish and maintain effective bipartisan relationships with members of Congress, congressional staff, and other key stakeholders and policymakers.
• Oversee development and coordination of advocacy efforts with internal cross-functional teams, trade associations, and other partners to amplify TC Energy's messaging and impact.
• Oversee development of position papers, talking points, one-pagers, and other materials to support TC Energy's advocacy strategy.
• Organize and lead effective meetings, briefings, and events to educate and engage members of Congress and congressional staff on TC Energy's policy priorities.
• Assess the potential impacts of proposed bills on business operations and strategic goals,
• Track and engage with congressional hearings related to TC Energy's policy objectives.
• Oversee development of timely and insightful reports and recommendations to TC Energy leadership on key legislative developments and their implications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build coalitions, coordinate advocacy efforts, and amplify TC Energy's voice on shared priorities.
• Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, political fundraisers and other events to raise TC Energy's profile and influence.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and strategic advice to internal teams on legislative and political matters.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure TC Energy's advocacy efforts adhere to all applicable lobbying laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of experience including work on Capitol Hill or in government affairs, public policy, or lobbying.
• Proven experience and a demonstrated track record of success in the natural gas or other energy sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of the legislative process, as well as a deep understanding of energy policy.
• Existing network with members of Congress and staff.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with Congressional lawmakers and staff.
• Proven knowledge of policy issues around energy infrastructure permitting.
• Proven ability to develop and execute effective advocacy strategies, leveraging relationships with policymakers and industry stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Congressional staff experience.
• Media contacts and communication experience.
• College degree.

This position requires candidates to:

• This position will involve periodic travel and overnight stays away from home (estimated up to ~25% of work schedule during peak work periods).
• Be available for extended work hours outside of standard business hours, as needed.

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 careers@tcenergy.com 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.