Description

In this position you will manage end‑to‑end communications— from strategy through execution—engaging stakeholders, amplifying business priorities, and connecting with more than 6,500 employees. You will work directly with senior leadership, influence external advocacy efforts, and partner with business teams to reinforce TC Energy’s status as a trusted energy provider.

• Develop and implement communication plans for pre‑construction, construction, and operational phases of large‑scale natural gas projects.
• Craft storytelling and advocacy content across events, presentations, social media, website, and factsheets.
• Manage multi‑channel campaigns to position TC Energy’s narrative and boost brand awareness.
• Support internal communications including high‑profile customer events, employee town halls, and presentation materials.
• Collaborate with peers to create policy communications and integrated external relations plans.
• Build relationships with business teams to align messaging with target audiences.
• Mentor and coach team members to achieve collective success.
• Monitor marketing performance metrics and use data‑driven insights to refine communications strategies.
• Oversee external agencies and vendors to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Engage media and act as spokesperson as needed; participate in on‑call issues team.

Requirements

The U.S. Business Communications team is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Specialist to shape and execute communications strategies for large‑scale natural gas infrastructure projects. The role involves developing integrated communication plans, protecting and enhancing the company’s reputation, and collaborating across multiple functions to ensure consistent, impactful messaging.

Candidates must hold a post‑secondary degree in communications, journalism, public relations, business, or a related field and possess at least six years of experience in communications, journalism, public affairs, or community relations. Demonstrated expertise in issue, reputation, and crisis management, as well as strong project management skills, are required.

Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, experience in the energy or regulated‑industry sector, and a background supporting infrastructure development. The role requires up to 30% travel, occasional extended work hours for on‑call issues, and the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative ‘one‑team’ environment.

TC Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, requires legal authorization to work in the country of employment, and conducts background screening that may include criminal or credit checks.

• Post‑secondary education in communications, journalism, public relations, business or related field.
• Minimum six years of experience in communications, journalism, public affairs, or community relations.
• Proven expertise in issue, reputation, and crisis management.
• Demonstrated project management and development experience.
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. political system and policy development (asset).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high‑quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to influence without authority and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills; self‑motivated with minimal supervision.
• Preferred: advanced degree in a related discipline.
• Preferred: experience in energy or regulated‑industry environment and supporting infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% and be available for extended hours for on‑call issues.

Benefits

TC Energy offers a hybrid work model and a flexible dress code for eligible office‑based employees in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, supporting a high‑performance culture with flexibility.

• Hybrid work model with flexible dress code for eligible office‑based staff in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and influence external advocacy.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance