Senior Communications Advisor

About this role:

Our Client is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to support corporate and external communications across Canadian and U.S. operations. Reporting to the Director, External Relations & Communications, this role plays a key part in delivering clear, fit-for-purpose, strategic, timely and accurate communications related to the companies business, assets and operational priorities.
 
The successful candidate is an experienced communications professional with strong judgment and skill in operating in a complex, regulated environment. This role requires the ability to manage sensitive issues, work independently with internal departments and all level leaders, as well as support all internal and external communications activities with minimal oversight. This role requires the ability to connect information across the organization, identify what matters most to several audiences and translate that insight into clear, compelling communications. The position calls for independent decision-making, sound editorial judgment and the ability to act calm under pressure.
 
Key accountabilities:
 

• Lead the development of external communications materials, including news releases, key messages, Q&As, backgrounders, web content and reactive statements.
• Provide media relations recommendations, including drafting responses, preparing spokesperson briefing materials, supporting issues management and preparing spokespeople for media interviews and analyst earnings calls.
• Act as a connector across the organization, working with multiple teams to understand what is happening across the business and identify emerging themes, risks and opportunities internally and externally.
• Use professional judgment to determine what information should be elevated, how it should be framed and when and where it should be shared, both internally and externally.
• Translate complex operational, regulatory and project-related information into clear, audience-appropriate narratives/key messages that support understanding and trust.
• Act as a trusted communications partner to internal subject-matter experts, providing advice on messaging, timing and audience considerations.
• Support communications related to operational activities, projects and regulatory matters, including construction updates, incident/severe weather response and stakeholder inquiries.
• Oversees internal communications through employee updates and leadership messaging, ensuring alignment between internal and external storytelling via several platforms (newsletter, employee town hall, company intranet and organizational announcements).
• Monitor media and emerging issues using Cision, escalating risks and recommending communications approaches as needed.
• Ensure all communications align with the Organizations brand, governance requirements and communications standards with an ability to design/edit on Adobe InDesign.
• Provide after-hours or on-call communications support, as required, during incidents or emerging issues.

 
Qualifications:
 

• Undergraduate degree in public relations, communications, journalism or a related discipline.
• Six or more years of senior experience in corporate or external communications, preferably within energy, infrastructure or another regulated industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage issues-based communications and support media relations in high-profile or sensitive environments.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience tailoring content for multiple audiences and channels using Canadian Press style guide.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and manage competing priorities under tight timelines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and experience working directly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Additional information
• This is a temporary, full-time position (14 months) to cover a maternity leave, starting June 1, 2026.
• Occasional travel and flexible hours may be required to support business needs.