Senior Advisor, Communications

Highlights of the job

Are you a creative strategist whose communication

s

solutions drive business results and brand value? If you have exceptional relationship building skills and find reward in seeing your work make a meaningful impact locally, this might be your next role.

We’re looking for a

temporary, full-time Senior Advisor, Communications

to join EPCOR’s Communications & Public Engagement team. Based at our Rossdale location in Edmonton, AB, this new teammate will support our Water Services business unit—highlighting the work we do to hydrate our customers and keep our communities safe.

This opportunity is for a

term

of up to 11 months

.

About the Role

Focused on external

communications

, this

position

requires

:

- a

s

trategic thinker who

creates and executes communications strategies that

reflect a continuous improvement mindset,

clearly connect to business objectives

and

enhance our organization's reputation

;

- a

s

trong writer who

creates content

for use across multiple channels

that informs and resonates

and whose recommendations

suit

the audiences we want to reach

;

and

- a

collaborator

who can

align the goals and contributions of other

teams

and partners to arrive at the desired result

.

What you’d be responsible for

In

the

Senior Advisor

, Communications

role, you are accountable to the

Manager

, Communications

and will have the following key accountabilities:

- Developing and leading the execution of communication

strategies

for business priorities and initiatives, calling on skills in the following areas: client consultation, writing, editing, marketing, budgeting and evaluation.

- Creating and

implementing plans

to

educate the public about the water utility and

promote initiatives on topics such as safety.

- Bringing stories to

life through engaging multimedia content that powers campaigns, drives seasonal promotions, and supports ongoing operational goals.

- Build

ing

impactful

activation and event strategies that elevate our profile

and

help meet objectives

.

This occasionally requires representing EPCOR in the community.

- Advancing recommendations

that demonstrate how

communications can directly support operational objectives

.

- Writing project briefs and coordinating design projects, while

consistently applying

EPCOR’s brand

voice and

standards.

- Managing relationships with

external

partners

, vendors and contractors,

such as community organizations, event management companies, consultants and research firms.

- Acting as an on-call, after-hours media contact on a rotating basis with other senior communicators.

- Participating in responses where communications support is required for emerging issues, incidents or crises.

- Demonstrating a high-performance, high-discipline, safe, accountable and easy-to-do-business-with manner of working.

What’s required to be successful

- Bachelor’s degree with preference to an education in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Accreditation in these fields is an asset.

- 4–6 years’ experience in

delivering

strategic

, measurable

campaigns and

communications across a range of channels, including digital/social media.

- Experience in

campaign development,

particularly in utility and operational environments

.

- Proven project management and communication planning skills, including a high degree of comfort in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift.

- Experience in

media relations

, particularly in developing proactive strategies.

- Excellent research, writing and editing skills acr

oss print and digital channels.

- Strong collaboration and relationship building skills with the ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization to recommend appropriate communications channels and messaging.

- Ability to envision the big picture, linking business goals/priorities and company positions to their work.

- Understanding of the utility industry and regulated businesses are assets.

- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite applications, SharePoint

,

social media

and

familiarity with video editing

and web

analytics programs.

Other important facts about this job

On Team EPCOR, we believe that acknowledging the unique needs, perspectives and potential of all our team members makes this a great place to work. As diverse individuals, most of us work differently – we have varying needs when it comes to how we work best, the

level of flexibility we require

and how we communicate and collaborate with those around us. The Where We Work Program allows us to define a future of work that is more flexible, inclusive and rewarding – empowering you to work in a way that fits both your needs and the needs of your team. If the successful candidate is interested, they

may

have the option to participate in the hybrid Where We Work program

if they

meet the eligibility requirements

.

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: P2

Wage: Starting at $50.95 per hour

- Final

wage and step

will be determined at the time of selection.

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday

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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.

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