Senior Advisor, Marketing and Communications

Who We Are

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth. For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

About The Role

The Senior Advisor, Marketing and Communications role at TransAlta offers a dynamic opportunity to elevate our brand through website management and compelling external communications. The ideal candidate for this role is a strong communicator with a mix of website management, marketing acumen and stakeholder relationship skills. They should have an entrepreneurial, can-do mindset, a keen design sense and the ability to translate complex business strategies into clear, compelling and visually engaging communications.

This role reports to the Manager of Brand & Marketing and collaborates closely with internal business stakeholders, IT, external vendors and marketing agencies to drive business growth and brand affinity. A strong marketing eye is essential—this person must ensure all materials are well-written, visually appealing and aligned with TransAlta’s brand and corporate narrative. The ability to work with ambiguity or change and be able to drive for results is key. TransAlta’s business is not a Business-to-Consumer or even a traditional Business-to-Business model – we provide tailored complex solutions that meet the diverse needs of our customers to provide their power generation needs. If you are a creative, curious and detail-oriented professional who can merge design, messaging and marketing strategy to deliver high-impact communications then this role is for you. This is a hands-on role with a mix of strategic elements and tactical execution, as you will be building and implementing new marketing and communications foundations for the business.

This is full-time salaried position, located at our head office in Downtown Calgary with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

What You Will Do

Website Management

External Communications and Marketing

What We Need From You

Nice to Haves

What We Offer

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out the Employee Experience Booklet.

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. At TransAlta, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where you can show up every day as your true, authentic self. So, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications and experience don’t quite tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.