Contract Sr Internal Communications Advisor

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating sustainability considerations into our business plans.

We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Communications, the Senior Advisor, Health & Safety Communications provides strategic communications leadership and advisory support to Cenovus’s Health & Safety team. This role is responsible for developing and executing integrated communications strategies that reinforce safety as Cenovus’s top value and support the safety of employees, contractors, communities and the environment.

The Senior Advisor leads the planning, development and delivery of communications related to Cenovus’s safety commitments, safety culture and behaviours, as well as occupational, deployed and process safety. This includes translating complex technical, regulatory and operational information into clear, consistent and engaging communications that aligns with Cenovus’s business priorities, corporate values and brand standards.

This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior Health & Safety leaders, providing strategic counsel on messaging, positioning and stakeholder engagement. The Senior Advisor leverages a broad range of internal communication channels and tactics — including digital platforms, leadership communications, campaigns and storytelling — and collaborates closely with colleagues across our Internal, External Communications and Operations Communications teams to ensure alignment and impact.

- Develop and implement comprehensive Health & Safety communications strategies, plans and campaigns.

- Provide strategic communications advice and coaching to Health & Safety leadership and subject matter experts.

- Lead communications related to safety culture, behaviors, occupational safety, deployed safety and process safety.

- Support regulatory, compliance and mandatory safety communications with clarity and accuracy.

- Partner across communications teams to align messaging for internal and external audiences, as appropriate.

- Support the communications planning of Health & Safety awareness events to acknowledge safety messaging and culture with internal and external stakeholders.

- Ensure communications are aligned with Cenovus’s business strategy, values, brand and governance standards.

- Measure communication effectiveness and apply insights to improve outcomes.

- Support planning and execution for dedicated Health & Safety town halls, including preparation of content, Q&A and event logistics and coordination.

- Manage and update Health & Safety content on the company’s internal and external websites.

- Have regular touch points with the VP, Health & Safety (Canada) to provide updates on projects and provide strategic communications guidance on corporate priorities.

- Attend and present communications updates at the Health & Safety Leadership meeting once a month.

- Working with H&S leadership prepare Health & Safety communications materials for the Safety Operations and Risk Subcommittee.

- Support Health & Safety communications for external/annual publications (e.g. Corporate Social Responsibility Report).

Qualifications:

- Experience: Proven experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, preferably within the oil & gas industry.

- Skills: Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in using communication tools and platforms.

- Knowledge: Understanding of the oil & gas industry, including its challenges and opportunities, and familiarity with crisis communication strategies.