Senior Communications Specialist

Description

• Serve as a member of the on-call issues team
• Occasionally be available for extended work hours outside of standard business hours to respond to on-call issues (early morning, evening and weekend at times)
• Provide coaching and mentorship to drive the team members towards collective success
• Contribute to business objectives through creative storytelling and advocacy, and identify ways to promote TC Energy across its platforms including events, presentations, social and digital media, website, factsheets
• Ensure successful project execution by developing and implementing fit-for-purpose communication plans to successfully navigate projects through pre-construction and construction to in-service into operations
• Build relationships and collaborate across business teams to ensure integration and alignment with our target audiences
• Support internal communications, which could include high profile customer events and employee town halls, presentations and speaking materials
• Manage and execute campaigns across multiple channels to position the Company’s narrative and increase brand awareness
• Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Work closely with our peers to develop and execute high-impact policy communications and integrated external relations plans
• Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to improve and drive communications plans

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in a related field (i.e. communications, journalism, public relations, business, etc.)
• Experience in energy and/or a regulated industry environment
• Must have strong attention to detail for content quality control with an ability to produce high-quality products under intense deadline pressure
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction
• Advanced Degree in a related field
• A working knowledge of the US political system and policy development are considered an asset
• Proven experience in project management and project development
• Ability to influence without authority by working with a wide variety of people, internally and externally, with tact, courtesy and professionalism while driving for positive results
• This position will involve travel and overnight stays away from home (estimated up to 30% of work schedule)
• Demonstrated experience in issue and reputation management and crisis communications
• Ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work effectively in a ‘one team’ environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential
• 6 years’ experience in communications, journalism, public affairs or community relations
• Experience supporting projects/infrastructure development

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance