Global Head of Government Relations

Overview

Who We Are. At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer.

As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Northland is powered by our people.

Global Head of Government Relations – you will be responsible for leading the company’s global government relations and geopolitical engagement in support of the development, construction, ownership, and long-term operation of Northland’s energy facilities. You will work closely with external public affairs and government relations advisors and firms, legal counsel, and communications partners. You will engage directly with governments, regulators, export credit agencies, export development agencies, trade commissioners’ offices, embassies, trade associations and multilateral institutions in Northland’s core markets.

This position will be based in our Toronto Head Office, and will be four days in office per week with one flexible day available for remote work.

• Global Government Relations Strategy
  • Develop and execute Northland Power’s global public affairs and government relations strategy, aligned with the company’s long-term growth and asset ownership model.
  • Identify, assess, and manage political, regulatory, trade, and geopolitical risks affecting infrastructure projects across development, construction, and operations.
  • Provide clear, practical advice to executive and senior leadership teams on policy developments, government priorities, elections, and geopolitical trends relevant to Northland’s portfolio.
• Government, Trade, and Institutional Engagement
  • Build and maintain trusted, senior-level relationships with national, regional, and local governments; energy, environmental, and permitting regulators; export credit agencies; export development agencies; trade commissioners’ offices; embassies; and multilateral institutions.
  • Lead government engagement strategies that support market entry, expansion, project permitting and consenting, regulatory certainty, and long-term operational stability.
  • Represent Northland Power in government meetings, trade missions, industry forums, and policy discussions, as appropriate.
• Project Development
  • Partner closely with development, finance, legal, and commercial teams to support project approvals, stakeholder alignment, and long-term asset value.
  • Lead engagement with export credit agencies, export development agencies, and trade commissioners’ offices in support of project financing, supply chains, and political risk mitigation.
  • Support government-to-government advocacy where required for complex financing structures, ownership considerations, or trade related matters.
• Market Entry, Delivery, and Operations Support
  • Support business leaders and project teams by mapping political, regulatory, and stakeholder landscapes in priority markets.
  • Design tailored engagement strategies for energy infrastructure projects.
  • Advise on sensitive issues including permitting, local content, community impact, and government expectations.
  • Anticipate and mitigate issues that could affect construction schedules, costs, or long-term operational performance.
• External Advisors and Consultants
  • Lead and coordinate the work of external public affairs consultancies, government relations firms, legal advisors, and communications agencies across Northland’s core markets.
  • Define clear scopes of work, manage budgets, and ensure delivery of practical, outcome-focused advice.
  • Act as the central strategic point of coordination across jurisdictions and…