Communications Strategist

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Posted: April 30, 2026

Closing Date: May 14, 2026

Position Type: Limited Term (12 months)

Union: Exempt (MP) Why ENMAX?

We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because

at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together.

As part of the Communications & Community Impact team, the

Communications Strategist

provides strategic communications support across the organization, connecting employees with our purpose, strategy, values, and culture. This role supports communications for complex and sensitive business initiatives, navigating difficult topics while maintaining trust and clarity. They shape how messages land organization-wide, and externally. This role supports all functional areas of Communications, with key experience in digital communications and media relations.

Major Responsibilities

- Act as a trusted senior communications advisor to leaders and business partners, providing expert guidance, counsel, and coaching to support business, operational, and change initiatives.

- Supporting all functional areas of Communications including:

- Internal communications: Contribute to the evolution and execution of our internal communications strategy, ensuring work aligns with Corporate Affairs priorities and enterprise objectives, under the direction of the Manager, Internal Communications.

- Digital communications: Supports the execution of the social media strategy bringing at least three years of social media experience.

- This includes developing and delivering social media content strategies and storytelling that bring complex, high‑profile initiatives to life for external audience in ways that are clear, relevant, and aligned with our brand, narrative, and values.

- Media relations and external communications: Support the execution of the media relations strategy including writing key messages, responding to media requests when required.

- Crisis Communications: Provide backup support for internal crisis communications, including participation in the Crisis Communications Response Team (CCRT) and on‑call social media rotation as required.

- Other communications duties as required.

Education Required

- Undergraduate degree in Communications or related study, or a suitable combination of education and work experience may be considered.

- Crisis response training would be considered an asset

Qualifications

- Seven or more years’ experience in a communications role

- Exceptional writing, editing, and communications skills, with experience creating content for diverse audiences while upholding CP Style, editorial integrity, and brand standards

- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and guide team members through a collaborative content development process

- Experience supporting at the executive level

- Proven ability to plan and execute communications strategies, particularly for employee and internal initiatives, including content development, engagement, and measurement

- Experience across social media, internal communications, digital channels, and media relations, with awareness of emerging trends

- Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and develop mutually beneficial solutions

- Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and continuously improve communications

- Strong project management and organizational skills

- Knowledge of the utility industry is an asset

Competencies

- Ability working with all levels of employees, including senior leaders

- Independent thinker, capable of developing and driving innovative solutions to manage and organize workflow

- Ability to deliver quality results with close attention to detail

- This position requires a collaborative, confident individual that thrives in a demanding, fast paced environment

- A self-starter who can confidently suggest communications, messaging and positioning to help ENMAX reach its communication objectives.

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employee’s needs, onsite childcare centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

ENMAX Values

– Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

Location:

This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) workforce with office workspace located at ENMAX Place

(141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)

. You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Note

- If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

- Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX.

- Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

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