Manager, Communications

Highlights of the job

We

are hiring

one

f

ull-

t

ime

,

p

ermanent

Manager, Communications

position

working out of Edmonton, AB

.

The Manager, Communications

role is accountable for delivering strategic external and internal communications support for our Electricity

Operations’

team.

You will lead a

team of communication professionals

and help to

advance projects and initiatives that align with Electricity Operations’ business goals.

What you’d be responsible for

- Lead the development and implementation of communications plans and products that achieve business goals and align with corporate strategy

- Oversee and play a hands-on role in the execution of day-to-day operational communications activities

- Recruit, develop and lead a strong and diverse team, including setting appropriate goals and expectations with corresponding performance metrics

- Recommend, gain

buy

-in for and implement solutions to enhance customer and employee engagement. Continually define ways to increase stakeholder satisfaction and deepen working relationships internally and externally

- Build relationships and collaborate across

the

Communications & Public Engagement

team

to ensure consistency in approach and drive efficiencies in the execution of our work

- Identify

and analy

ze

issues impacting

Electricity

Operations’

business and

establish

initiatives for continuous improvement to ensure objectives are achieved

- Manage operational and business issues from both an employee and public perspective to mitigate reputation risk, and advance EPCOR positions and messaging

- Provide

leadership and support for crisis and emergency response communications pertaining to Electricity

Operations

, 24/7

- Participate in the budget planning process and the associated regulatory activities

What’s required to be successful

- Bachelor’s degree in the areas of

C

ommunications,

J

ournalism,

M

arketing or a related field

- 5+

years’ experience in the communications field

, including demonstrated leadership capabilities

- Demonstrated

success

in delivering effective, measurable communications programs leveraging both

social,

digital and traditional communications

- Demonstrated project management skills

- Experience

managing people

is an asset

- Proficient in

Microsoft Office, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop, Microsoft Sharepoint

- Experience managing budgets, with an understanding of financial reports

- Strong communicator in all formats, with a track record that shows excellent judgment, critical thinking, and an ability to weave your communications/public relations expertise into varied products

- Applies sound communications fundamentals to projects and initiatives

- Effective team leader and collaborator, who focuses on creating a positive work culture

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction:

MGMT

Hours of work:

80 hours biweekly

EPCOR Employees:

please ensure that you are using your “

@epcor.com

” email address.

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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 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.

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