Chad Hughes is joined by Tim Robillard, Vice-Presisdent of Engagement & Operations for Communica Public Affairs, to discuss the energy transition. Tim draws from his background and experience to talk about how the energy transition may create new interests or concerns for stakeholders in the future.

Tim has been in the energy industry in various roles for over 25 years. He got his start in peer mediation programs in high school which taught him the value of people talking things through. Mediation and dispute resolution is in his nature, his calling. He believes there is a regulatory backdrop to all healthy dialogue between stakeholders, communities, and industry players.

Chad and Tim Robillard talk about the one time he was arrested at an open house for a coal mine project, the different skill sets he draws on in his current work, the human component of the energy industry, how regulatory bodies tie back to the people, and his forecast for the future of the industry. Tim has a keen way of connecting the dots between ideals and issues, and he understands the need for an empathetic human connection in the work that he does, as well as a recognition of regulatory changes. 

“There are human needs that need to be met, and there are ways in which energy companies try and meet those needs. Getting there is the tricky part, and that's where folks like us can come in.” - Tim Robillard

About Tim Robillard:

Tim brings over 20 years of Energy Industry public affairs and engagement experience in both Canada and the US to his role as Senior Manager, Engagement at Communica.   Known for his diverse leadership and conflict management skills, Tim has led hundreds of teams in a wide variety of energy sector projects in different regulatory jurisdictions through the lifecycle of an asset.

Tim has been an active member on the CER Land Matters Group and was a designer & implementer of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs for the CER, AER and BC OGC.  Tim is Chartered Mediator with the ADR Institute of Canada and has mediated hundreds of energy industry and public disputes, enabling him and Communica to support their clients to better navigate through complex work and enable better Indigenous and stakeholder relationships with companies.

Tim has a Master of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and ensures that our clients work always has the best chance of permitting success with a balance of meaningful stakeholder involvement that enhances understanding, trust and a company’s reputation in the community.

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Chad Hughes | CEO, Entrepreneurial Leader, Author: website |linkedin

Tim Robillard | Vice-President, Engagement & Operations - Communica : website | linkedin