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Senior Communications Advisor

Job Title: Senior Communication Advisor

Job Level: BU6

Date Posted: October 16, 2024
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink’s transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team!

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Communications Advisor who will help develop and implement AltaLink’s brand management strategy and corporate messaging to ensure its consistent use throughout AltaLink’s communications.

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the Senior Communications Advisor will be part of a team dedicated to high-quality and innovative communications practices. We’re looking for a strategic thinker, a great writer, and a tech-savvy communicator to join our team and promote AltaLink’s reputation with all of our stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Implement AltaLink’s brand management and reputation management strategy.
Lead the development and execution of a variety of communication and change management strategies that support business objectives (e.g., AltaLink’s annual sustainability report, wildfire safety awareness, transmission project materials, employee engagement initiatives, community investment, etc.).
Daily development, writing and editing of high-quality content for miscellaneous. communications materials including presentations, speeches, reference tools, fact sheets, correspondence, website content, media releases, disclosures, key messaging and boilerplates.
Manage the process for producing a wide variety of communication materials that may include project information packages, corporate profile publications, employee communications, and corporate videos.
Provide strategic and backup support to Manager, Corporate Communications for media relations.
Support the creation and maintenance of AltaLink’s crisis communications plans.
Act as a designated information officer within AltaLink’s incident command structure as part of the emergency response team, as required.
Serve as in-house editor, responsible for editing communications for consistency, accuracy and quality.
Lead the development and ongoing improvement of communications processes and policies.
Establish close working relationships with senior staff to support strategic communications initiatives and issues management.
Assist the Manager, Corporate Communications with mentoring junior members of the team.
Represent AltaLink at open houses, public events and industry meetings.
Support the execution of AltaLink’s corporate events.
Collaborate with other communications staff to ensure content meets AltaLink’s standards and facilitate distribution.
Other duties as assigned.

Degree or diploma in communications or public relations is required.
Minimum of seven years’ communications experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
Superior communication skills (both written and verbal), including solid creative writing and editing skills when dealing with highly technical topics.
Recent experience in leading the development and execution of communication and change management strategies.
Experience developing compelling messaging, proof points and positioning.
Demonstrated ability to research complex topics, interview technical staff and interpret complex technical information.
Demonstrated ability to write for a variety of audiences.
Ability to think creatively and strategically.
Extremely detail-oriented.
Motivated self-starter with ability to execute strategic and tactical initiatives.
Hands-on team player with an enthusiastic attitude towards tackling new and complex tasks.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and carry projects through to completion within a changing environment, both independently and as a member of a team.
Effective interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive outcomes.
Recent experience in media relations and/or reputation management would be an asset.
Demonstrated experience working with content management systems, SharePoint and other technologies.
Experience with analytics and measurement.
Experience in the electricity, energy or pipeline sectors is preferred.
Experience providing communications support for large infrastructure development and construction projects would be an asset.
Sound judgment in dealing with sensitive and/or highly confidential information.
Certification as a Communication Management Professional (CMP) would be an asset.
Proven track record of good attendance and job performance.

Notes:

Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/

External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com).

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink’s hiring processes. AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.