Michelle Goodkey

Experience

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  BugBuster/Spectrum

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1997

  Forest Tech

  Aerial herbicide spray layout in the Williston Reservoir area (north of Mackenzie,BC)

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  University of Northern British Columbia

  Sept 1997 - May 2000

  Student

  Bachelor's of Natural Resources - Forestry

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  VanDolah Enterprises

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Contract Coordinator

  Coordinate the Forest Renewal British Columbia (FRBC) program funding for 2 forest companies.

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  Self-employed

  May 2003 - Jan 2004

  Consultant

  File clerk, plant checker for Ministry of Forests

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  University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  Student

  First Nation Studies - Aboriginal Resource Community Planning

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  Government of British Columbia

  Dec 2004 - Jul 2010

  Aboriginal Affairs. Lead in Coordinated Consultation efforts for the BC resource agencies in the Omineca Region. Communication and Public Relations for Natural Resource Development.• Led the Mt Milligan Mine and Power Line project that directly and indirectly improved the effectiveness of provincial Government overall interagency, stakeholder, and First Nation coordination• Develop new organizational approaches and tools that meet legal requirements and assist in facilitating interagency “team government” efficiencies that reduce consultation burden for both parties.• Supported the Kaska Dena Council Strategic Engagement Agreement• Developed the Northern Major Projects - coordinated Consultation Lessons Learned Document• Development of the Provincial Coordinated Consultation Toolkit Show less Tenures forester, aboriginal liaison and consultation, and woodlot forester.• Experience in small tenures, woodlots and Indigenous affairs; operational planning role as a Tenures Forester and Woodlot forester included operational planning review • Writing briefing notes, decision rationales and letters• Review and approval of site exemptions and SP amendment• Development and writing cut control referrals and reviews, salvaged and uplifted approvals and reviewed Woodlot Licence Plans and Forest Stewardship Plans • Role in Indigenous affairs included leading on all First Nation correspondence and consultation efforts• Issues and relationships; Government Policy regarding First Nations consultation and accommodation agreements• Maintaining district consultation database for all consultation• Initiated and established protocol agreements with First Nations• assisted with the provincial Strategic Engagement (SEA) Agreement negotiations Show less

  • Resource Coordination Officer, First Nations Initiatives Division

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

  • Tenures Forester, Ministry of Forests and Range

    Dec 2004 - Aug 2008
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  TransCanada

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2011

  Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Relations

  Coordination of engagement in Northeast BC and Northwest Alberta. As well as agreement negotiations in Northeast BC. Specializing in Communications, public relations, aboriginal relations for multiple pipeline projects within a region.• Coordinated five team members across different departments within the organization for Indigenous community engagement for 27 projects.• Develop Strategic Plan for Indigenous engagement on proposed projects, coordination of team communication and budget for region• Managed remote office and staff for local presence• Negotiate company agreements with local Indigenous communities Show less

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  Good Synergies Inc

  Nov 2011 - now

  Managing Principal

  Advancing complex projects through trusted relationships, practical business strategy, and sustainable outcomes.Good Synergies is a specialized consulting firm providing expert advisory services in business strategy, government relations, stakeholder engagement, regulatory consultation, Indigenous partnerships, and ESG leadership. Founded and led by Michelle Goodkey, Good Synergies helps organizations navigate the complex intersection of business, government, and communities to advance energy, pipeline, petrochemical, facility development, and infrastructure projects.With over 25 years of cross-sector experience, Good Synergies delivers practical, results-oriented solutions that align business objectives with government policies, regulatory requirements, Indigenous priorities, and community expectations. From early project planning and stakeholder negotiations to regulatory approvals, Indigenous partnerships, and operational execution, we guide organizations through every stage of development while building trusted, long-term relationships that support business success and sustainable growth.Services: • Business Strategy & Project Development• Stakeholder & Community Engagement• Indigenous Partnerships & Economic Reconciliation• ESG & Sustainability Strategy• Government & Regulatory Relations• Communications & Media RelationsLet Good Synergies help you simplify complexity, build strong partnerships, and move your project forward with confidence.Clients: Project ReconciliationCMR ConsultingERMTeck - High Valley CopperPhilCan Innovations Warshield DevelopmentEnoch Battery Energy Storage Systems (En-BESS)ConvergxElemental Energy Solutions Show less

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  Inter Pipeline

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2021

  Manager, Indigenous and Stakeholder Relations

  • Corporate ESG and Sustainability Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Indigenous and community affairs• Regulatory energy project consultation, tracking and application submissions• Established Indigenous economic opportunities: equity, business opportunities, training and employment• Developing ESG targets for Indigenous engagement and associated workplan• Corporate policy and program development for Indigenous and Stakeholder Relations• Trapper and stakeholder engagement for oil and gas project development and operations• Negotiated formal and informal agreements with Indigenous communities • Community engagement and investment Show less

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  RETI - Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc.

  Sept 2021 - now

  Sustainability & VP External Relations

  RETI is an independent and privately owned development company dedicated to fostering material Indigenous ownership in Canada's emerging low-carbon energy transition economy. By facilitating Indigenous participation and representation, we strive to reshape the energy landscape and advance sustainable development.RETI's mission is to assess, invest in, and develop sustainable low-carbon energy transition projects in partnership with Indigenous nations and industry, working towards a cleaner and brighter future for all Canadians. Show less

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  Project Reconciliation

  Sept 2021 - now

  VP External Relations

  Project Reconciliation's Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc. (RETI) projects (www.reconciliationenergy.com)Indigenous, community and stakeholder relationsCorporate communicationsBusiness development

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  Teck Resources Limited

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  Indigenous EA Lead