Communications Specialist

RegulatoryJobs Executive Recruitment; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Communications Specialist to enhance their external communications. This role involves leading content development for various platforms, including presentations, social media, and marketing materials. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in marketing or communications, with a strong grasp of the Canadian Press Stylebook. You'll be joining a team that values creativity and collaboration, working in a flexible environment with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and have a passion for storytelling, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Generous vacation and flex days

Employee education assistance program

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in marketing and communications required.
• Proficiency in Canadian Press Stylebook and creating compelling presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead content development for external communications and marketing materials.
• Coordinate media requests and maintain media monitoring.

Skills

Content development

Writing and editing

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Adaptability in writing

Education

Post-secondary education in Marketing

Post-secondary education in Communications

Post-secondary education in Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Worldwide Opportunities in Regulation and Consumer Protection

Be a part of building a stronger, safer workforce!

As the national safety association for the oil and gas industry, we advocate for worker health and safety.

Everything we do is guided by our behaviours: trusted, responsive, collaborative, disciplined, and proactive. When you join Energy Safety Canada, you are part of a team committed to getting workers home safely every day.

What is the opportunity:

Join Energy Safety Canada as a Communications Specialist, where you will lead the development and review of all external communications. Your main duties include creating and refining content for resources, presentations, email marketing, blog posts, and social media. You will be instrumental in crafting engaging narratives that enhance our brand and reach a wide audience. This role demands a creative thinker with excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

What will you do:

1. Content development and review lead for all external material including resources, presentations, email marketing, blog posts, social media and other written communications.
2. Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of marketing and communications activities, ensuring successful implementation of timelines and budgets.
3. Supports coordination and development of marketing and communications materials with vendors.
4. Supports live and online events including speaking engagements, conferences, webinars, trade fairs, career fairs, etc.
5. Coordinates media requests, leads development of news releases and briefing notes, and maintains regular media monitoring. Builds relationships and contacts with relevant print, broadcasting, and online journalists.
6. Other duties as required.

What you need to succeed:

1. Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
2. 7+ years of related experience in marketing and/or communications.
3. In-depth understanding of the Canadian Press Stylebook guidelines and proficiency in ensuring all written content adheres to CP Style standards.
4. Skilled in creating compelling presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint, including the use of advanced features like animations, transitions, and custom layouts.
5. Strong Microsoft Word knowledge for document creation, formatting, and editing, including the use of templates, styles, and reviewing tools.
6. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for editing visual content.
7. Exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working across teams.
8. Enjoys the challenges of working in a deadline-driven environment.
9. Exceptional ability in crafting clear and engaging content.
10. Proven experience in writing and editing a variety of documents, such as reports, presentations, and promotional materials.
11. Ability to adapt writing style to suit different audiences and purposes.

What’s in it for you:

1. Competitive compensation package.
2. Excellent medical and dental benefits.
3. Great RRSP matching.
4. Generous vacation and flex days.
5. Employee education assistance program.
6. Flexible work environment.

Energy Safety Canada is committed to building a talented and diverse workforce which creates an environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Energy Safety Canada thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.