Manager, Integrated Communications - Hybrid

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Salary Range: M4, Level 7, $143,040 - $178,800 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Manager, Integrated Communications - Hybrid

The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead enterprise-wide communications that shape how Albertans engage with energy regulation? As Manager, Integrated Communications, you’ll drive clarity, consistency, and credibility across all internal and external channels at the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). This role offers the chance to lead a multidisciplinary team, influence strategic priorities, and deliver impactful messaging that reflects the AER’s values.

What your day-to-day will look like:

- Lead a high-performing team across internal communications, creative services, media relations, digital platforms, and the customer contact centre.

- Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that support organizational priorities and regulatory transformation.

- Oversee content development for key initiatives, ensuring messaging is timely, audience-focused, and aligned with AER’s mandate.

- Collaborate with senior leaders to advise on communication risks, opportunities, and stakeholder engagement.

- Champion innovation and continuous improvement in communication practices and platforms.

What we’re looking for in you:

- Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism or other related education.

- Minimum 12+ years experience in issues management, external communication, ideally with experience in strategic communication planning and communication account management, with 5+ years people leadership experience.

- Proven leadership experience in communications, public relations, or a related field.

- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages.

- Experience managing cross-functional teams and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture.

- Excellent judgment, adaptability, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Familiarity with energy regulation or public sector communications is an asset.

Additional Information:

- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

- Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

- If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email

PeopleServices@aer.ca

. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

- Great benefits from your first day of work

- Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours

- Edmonton: Hybrid work - employees located in Edmonton will work in office two days per week

- Calgary: Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month, with a limit of two remote days per week

- Defined benefit pension plan(s)

- Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s)

- Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

More information about working at the AER’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the

careers section of our website

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Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: October 9, 2025, at midnight

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