Delivering projects with purpose – because being a good neighbour matters.

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Who are we

Neighbourly Advisory Inc. is a boutique consultancy

Neighbourly Advisory Inc. is a boutique consultancy that helps project developers create shared value between community and industry through respectful, thoughtful engagement. Founded on the belief that lasting impact starts with listening and leading with integrity, we bring experience in external affairs, stakeholder engagement, Indigenous rights-holder engagement, social performance, communications, and local benefits planning.

We work alongside energy, mining, infrastructure, and community clients to navigate regulatory and reputational risk, and co-create value with the communities that project work touches. Whether you’re in early-stage development, operational expansion, or closure planning, we help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and community collaboration.

Neighbourly vision

A future where resource and project development are built to earn lasting support—because every project has the power to make a meaningful difference.

How we help

We support project teams at every stage—from concept to closure—with services rooted in purpose and partnership.

Social Risk Assessment and Evaluation

Uncover the issues that matter most. We identify and assess social risks and opportunities to support project viability.

    • Project and Contextual Risk Evaluation
      We identify and assess potential social risks within the broader project and regional context to inform proactive planning.

    • Issue Mapping and Stakeholder Analysis
      Our team uncovers key issues and maps stakeholder interests, concerns, and influence to guide engagement strategies.

    • Community Pulse Checks and Readiness Assessments
      We evaluate community sentiment and readiness, ensuring that project activities align with local expectations and capacity.

    • Risk Mitigation Strategies Aligned with Project Timelines
      We develop practical mitigation measures that integrate seamlessly with project schedules, reducing risks while supporting delivery certainty.

Strategic Engagement Visioning and Planning

Transform consultation into collaboration. We guide teams in building shared long-term visions with Indigenous rights-holders and local community stakeholders.

    • Planning for Community and Indigenous Participation and Engagement
      We support the design of participation strategies that deliver meaningful outcomes for communities and Indigenous rights-holders—aligned with project objectives, regulatory frameworks, and shared values.

    • Co-Creating Engagement, Consultation, and Dialogue
      Our team works collaboratively to co-create engagement, consultation, and facilitated dialogue processes that meet regulatory requirements and reflect leading practices in respectful, inclusive engagement.

    • Facilitating Engagement Sessions and Focus Groups
      We plan and deliver effective engagement sessions, focus groups, and workshops—creating safe spaces for dialogue, gathering meaningful input, and fostering constructive relationships.

Social Value Definition

Go beyond checkboxes. We help you define, quantify, and communicate the positive impact of your project in ways that matter to communities, regulators, and investors.

    • Defining Socially Material Topics
      We identify and define the social topics that matter most to communities, stakeholders, and the business—ensuring alignment with project priorities and long-term objectives.

    • Developing Social Value Frameworks
      Our team designs social value frameworks that integrate seamlessly with environmental, regulatory, and business requirements, helping clients articulate and deliver meaningful impact.

    • Establishing Social Performance Indicators
      We develop clear, actionable key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track social performance activities, supporting accountability and continuous improvement.

Community Benefits Planning

Design benefits that last. From skills development to legacy investments, we build plans that reflect local priorities and your commitment to shared prosperity.

    • Social Benefits Planning Across the Project Lifecycle We design and implement social benefits strategies that align with contractual obligations, impact and benefit agreements (IBAs), regulatory requirements, and good business practice—ensuring meaningful outcomes at every stage of the project.

    • Local Skills Development and Inclusive Participation
      Our approach includes tailored plans for local skills development, workforce inclusion, and inclusive contracts and procurement strategies that create lasting value for communities and project partners.

    • Monitoring and Reporting Frameworks
      We establish clear, practical frameworks for monitoring and reporting, helping clients demonstrate progress, meet commitments, and build trust with stakeholders.

How we show up

Integrity in action: We do what’s right, not what’s easy. We show up with honesty, deliver on our word, and hold ourselves accountable to our client commitments.

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Respect for relationship: Trust is earned through time, care, and consistency. We treat every engagement as a relationship—not a transaction.

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Substance over spin: We don’t do fluff. Our solutions are thoughtful, practical, and rooted in what matters to communities and clients. We prioritize real outcomes over polished optics—because impact speaks louder than intention.

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Clarity through complexity: We help untangle the hard stuff—bringing structure, insight and calm to dynamic spaces between industry and community.

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Practical wisdom: Our advice is grounded in real-world experience. We know what works, what doesn’t, and how to bridge the gap between good intentions and better outcomes.

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Meet your
neighbours

We are strategists, facilitators, and trusted advisors with deep roots in resource development and social performance. Our team brings cross-sector experience and values-driven leadership to every engagement. We believe in showing up, staying curious, and building relationships that last long after ribbon cuttings.

Chelsie Klassen, M.A., L.LM – Founder and CEO, Neighbourly Advisory Inc.

Chelsie Klassen is the Founder and CEO of Neighbourly Advisory Inc., a consultancy built on the belief that meaningful community inclusion lays the groundwork for lasting project success. Raised in small-town Canada, Chelsie brings a deep sense of connection, trust, and humility to her work—values that have shaped her career across energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. With a background in social performance, land negotiations, communications, and stakeholder and Indigenous engagement, she has led high-impact teams and global initiatives, most recently as a Global Director at a multinational engineering firm. Her approach blends empathy with strategy, ensuring local voices are heard, cultural traditions are honoured, and social risks are thoughtfully managed. She’s worked on projects across six countries, touching three different sectors – energy, mining, and infrastructure.

Widely recognized for her leadership, Chelsie has been named a Rising Star by Oilweek, a United Nations Global Compact Innovator, and a Sustainability Leader of the Year nominee by Environment Analyst. She serves on the Board of WPC Energy Canada and remains deeply committed to advancing Indigenous and community inclusion, respectful engagement, and responsible development. In 2026, she will Chair the 25th WPC Energy Congress Environmental, Social, and Governance technical program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Through Neighbourly, Chelsie helps clients show up with purpose and partnership—because being a good neighbour isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s how lasting impact is made.

In good
company

Neighbourly collaborates with Rise Consulting, an Indigenous-owned national management consultancy, to deliver first-in-class projects that are grounded in integrity, inclusion, and impact. Rise’s deep commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous self-determination, and economic sovereignty aligns powerfully with Neighbourly’s values and approach to socially responsible project delivery. This relationship enables us to deliver solutions that are not only technically sound but culturally informed—creating space for Indigenous leadership and legacy in every project we support.

Neighbourly collaborates with The Negotiations Collective to deliver thoughtful, values-aligned approaches to complex negotiations and conflict resolution. By combining Neighbourly’s community-rooted expertise in social performance and stakeholder engagement with Negotiations Collective’s deep global experience in negotiation strategy, the partnership empowers clients to navigate multi-party and high-stakes environments with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Together, we help organizations foster trust, resolve tensions, and reach lasting agreements through principled, culturally informed dialogue.

Neighbourly thinking

From the front lines of stakeholder engagement to the boardrooms shaping corporate policy, we bring insight grounded in practice. Explore our latest thinking.

Knock on
our door

Whether you’re developing a new project, facing stakeholder pressure, or simply want to do better by your communities – we’re here to help.

Reach out. We’re ready to listen.