AltaGas - Advisor, External Communications

AltaGas Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaGas is seeking an Advisor, External Communications to support external communications across corporate and midstream units. You will partner with internal clients to develop clear, compelling messages that protect and enhance AltaGas' reputation and support business priorities.

The role covers media relations, executive communications, social media, issues management, and travel within Canada and the United States for conferences and events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or regulated sectors preferred; midstream experience is a strong asset.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear language.
• Proven ability to manage multiple internal clients and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgement and the ability to navigate sensitive issues and reputational risk.
• Experience supporting executive communications and high-profile engagements.
• Agency experience, experience supporting issues management in complex environments, and ICS training are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day media relations activities, building and maintaining relationships with reporters.
• Support issues management and crisis communications, including rapid response and coordination across teams.
• Develop and execute social media content aligned with corporate and project priorities.
• Create clear, consistent key messages and external communications materials.
• Support business functions with external communications needs, including project updates and stakeholder materials.
• Draft executive communications, including speaking notes, remarks, and briefing materials.
• Provide on-site communications support for executives at conferences, events, and media engagements.
• Collaborate with Creative Services to develop high-quality communications assets.
• Travel periodically within Canada and the United States to support conferences, events, and priorities.

Skills

Media relations

Executive communications

Social media

Writing & editing

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Issues management

Job description

Job Description

AltaGas - Advisor, External Communications

Reporting to the Manager, External Communications, Corporate & Midstream, the Advisor, External Communications plays an important role in supporting external communications across AltaGas' corporate and midstream business units. You'll partner with internal clients across the organization to develop and deliver clear, compelling communications that support business priorities, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and protect and enhance AltaGas' reputation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants exposure to a broad range of communications activities, including media relations, executive communications, social media and issues management.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day media relations activities, including building and maintaining relationships with reporters and responding to media inquiries
• Support issues management and crisis communications, including rapid response and coordination across internal teams
• Develop and execute social media content aligned with corporate and project priorities
• Create clear, consistent key messages and communications materials for external audiences
• Support business functions with external communications needs, including project updates and stakeholder-facing materials
• Draft executive communications, including speaking notes, remarks, and briefing materials
• Provide on-site communications support for executives at conferences, events, and media engagements
• Collaborate with Creative Services to develop high-quality communications assets
• Travel periodic within Canada and the United States to support conferences, events, and business priorities

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• Experience in the energy, infrastructure, or regulated sectors is preferred. Midstream experience is considered a strong asset
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, accessible language
• Proven ability to manage multiple internal clients and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgment and the ability to navigate sensitive issues and reputational risk
• Experience supporting executive communications and high-profile engagements
• Agency experience, experience supporting issues management in complex environments, and ICS training are assets

Why Join AltaGas

• Work across corporate and midstream businesses, partnering with leaders and teams throughout the organization while helping shape how AltaGas communicates with external audiences
• From media relations and social media to executive communications, conferences, and issues management, you'll gain experience across a diverse portfolio of communications work
• Join a growing company where you'll have the opportunity to build your skills, expand your experience, and contribute to a team that plays a key role in protecting and enhancing AltaGas' reputation

For Canadian hires

AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires

• WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits.
• These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy.
• We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life.
• Available benefits vary depending on the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.