Community Engagement Manager, Data Centres

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Community Engagement Manager, Data Centres based in Canada. This role will serve as a trusted local representative for major data centre infrastructure initiatives across Alberta and surrounding markets. You will build long-term relationships with municipal and provincial stakeholders, community organizations, residents, and economic development partners. The position combines community affairs, public engagement, stakeholder management, and elements of government and communications work. You will help shape engagement strategies from early site selection through development, construction, and ongoing operations. A key part of the role is translating complex infrastructure plans into clear community benefits and surfacing concerns before they become risks. You will also help establish scalable engagement processes and playbooks that can support future infrastructure growth. The position is highly collaborative, independently driven, and requires regular regional travel of up to 50% of the time. Build and maintain trusted relationships with municipal governments, including elected officials and administration, provincial agencies, economic development organizations, community groups, civic leaders, educational institutions, and workforce partners. Develop and execute community engagement strategies across the full infrastructure lifecycle, from site selection and pre-development through construction and long-term operations. Build external coalitions, facilitate education and listening sessions, and develop initiatives that create meaningful benefits for local communities. Represent the organization at town halls, public hearings, community events, public forums, and local media engagements. Monitor community sentiment, local political dynamics, and emerging issues, advising internal teams on risks, opportunities, and appropriate engagement strategies. Partner with real estate and infrastructure teams to incorporate community feedback into project planning, communications, and delivery. Collaborate with communications teams to develop proactive, locally relevant messaging for community and stakeholder audiences. Coordinate charitable giving, community investment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and economic development commitments within assigned markets. Manage relationships with nonprofit and community partners and ensure commitments are effectively delivered. Work with energy and sustainability stakeholders to communicate approaches to environmental stewardship and address community questions regarding power, water, land use, and related infrastructure impacts. Develop repeatable community engagement processes, frameworks, and playbooks that can scale as the infrastructure portfolio expands. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience. Demonstrated experience in community affairs, public affairs, economic development, government relations, municipal or provincial government, or a closely related field. Direct experience working with municipal governments, elected councils, government administration, and/or provincial stakeholders on large infrastructure, construction, energy, technology, or similar projects. Strong understanding of local government processes, community dynamics, and political considerations affecting major infrastructure projects. 7+ years of relevant experience in community engagement, data centres, utilities, energy, large-scale industrial infrastructure, or local government is preferred. Familiarity with municipal and provincial land-use, zoning, development, and permitting processes. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, including through challenging or sensitive conversations. Strong coalition-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with