Intern, Public Awareness & Public Engagement

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing public awareness campaigns for landowners, emergency responders, and community stakeholders
• Support the coordination of liaison meetings, community events, and educational outreach activities
• Maintain records of stakeholder interactions and outreach activities to support compliance requirements
• Contribute to the development of communication materials, presentations, and reports
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Operations, Land, Communications, and other business partners
• Research industry best practices and regulatory developments related to public awareness programs
• Provide administrative and logistical support for public awareness initiatives
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and community outreach programs

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Communications, Business, Public Relations, Environmental Studies, Public Affairs, or related degree program
• Completion of at least one academic term prior to the start of the work term in May 2027
• Returning to full-time studies immediately following the work term
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the work term

Qualifications

• Experience supporting community engagement, communications, public awareness, outreach, or stakeholder relations activities
• Experience preparing presentations, reports, communications materials, or other business documents
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or project activities
• Interest in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, communications, regulatory affairs, or community relations
• Demonstrate a safety mindset, in a professional and personal setting
• Exhibit the TC Energy corporate values and incorporate them into work activities and initiatives
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment
• Commitment to building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to accurately analyze information and deal with ambiguity
• Experience working in a dynamic and challenging environment, and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to multi-task effectively, with strong organizational and time management skills
• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement and personal development

Benefits

• Hybrid work model
• Flexible dress code for eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico
• Relocation assistance through the student relocation assistance program

Schedule

Work Term: May 2027 - August 2027, full-time (40 hours per week)