Talese Shilleto

Talese Shilleto is an experienced professional in Indigenous and community relations, currently serving at Tourmaline Oil Corp since March 2022. Previously, Talese held roles as Aquatics Manager for the City of Fort St. John and as Manager of Indigenous and Community Relations at NorthRiver Midstream Inc. with a focus on external relations. Talese's extensive background also includes positions at Enbridge and Spectra Energy as a Community Engagement Advisor and Aboriginal Relations Advisor, respectively. A Community Engagement Coordinator at Treaty 8 Tribal Association, Talese focused on preserving cultural heritage against the Site C dam project. Talese's early career involved work with the Oil & Gas Commission and the Ministry of Environment, along with retail lending experience at Scotiabank. Talese holds an Executive MBA from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Athabasca University, complemented by a Legal Secretary Diploma from Sprott Shaw Community College.