Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) full-time permanent Senior Advisor, Communications position working out of Edmonton, AB to support our Drainage Services Business unit.

Are you looking for a role that enables you to be a go-to communications strategist while having opportunities to engage with the public in meaningful ways? Do you have a passion for ensuring people are well-informed? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, you will be responsible for understanding Drainage Services’ business needs and developing communication and stakeholder consultation strategies to assist in meeting business goals.

What you’d be responsible for

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, your accountabilities will include:

• Providing input to Drainage Services’ strategic communication and stakeholder consultation plans.
• Ensuring strategies and consultation activities protect and contribute to a positive EPCOR reputation externally and internally.
• Providing ongoing strategic advice and communications support to Drainage Services including developing annual and project-specific communications plans.
• Writing effective and understandable technical project materials, newsletters, project notifications and key messaging, and managing their design, print and distribution.
• Developing proactive issues management strategies and ensuring timely communications support in response to emerging issues, incidents or crises.
• Supporting media relations by developing key messages and acting as an on-call, after-hours media spokesperson on rotation with other Senior Advisors.
• Developing, organizing, and executing all phases of consultation plans and leading outreach teams and community advisory panels on public consultation projects.
• Working one-on-one with stakeholders to understand and address concerns.
• Developing and executing innovative communications and change management strategies to inform and engage employees through a variety of channels and mediums.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, and requirements, while contributing to ongoing process improvement.

What’s required to be successful

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Consultation, Communications or a related field of study.
• Minimum 4 – 6 years demonstrated experience in delivering effective, measurable communications and stakeholder consultation strategies utilizing a variety of media and consultation methods.
• Accreditation with the International Association of Business Communicators or the Canadian Public Relations Society.
• Understanding of the regulatory process and utility industry.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, especially communicating technical information to the public.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

As our best candidate, you are adept at listening, understanding and crafting masterful responses both written and verbal. Your strong presentation and interpersonal skills allow you to work with various different personalities at all levels of the organization and with the public.

You have strong understanding of all phases of a project and are able to execute and manage project requirements, timelines, and costs while effectively collaborating cross-functionally.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: P2

Wage: $46.89 – $55.88 per hour

• Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the CA that may be found online

  Hours of work: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Commencing with your first day of employment as a permanent EPCOR employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salary
• Annual incentive (bonus) pay program
• Paid vacation
• Flexible benefits plan
• Five paid personal days off each year
• Access to internal and external career development programs
• Financial support for personal development
• Pension Plan
• Financial support for employee wellness
• Career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines and operational areas
• Financial support for charitable organizations that employees contribute to

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.