Manager, Communications

Orano; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Fitness equipment available for use

Community commitments and engagement

Job summary

Orano Canada is seeking a Communications Manager to lead internal and external messaging aligned with global standards. You will guide leadership, manage plans, and oversee sponsorships while ensuring clear communication across employees, Indigenous communities, stakeholders, media, and the public.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, budget management, and collaboration with senior teams to advance the company’s mission in Saskatchewan's clean energy context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field.
• 10+ years in a communications specialist role.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing strategic communications, media relations, and marketing programs.
• Initiative, independent task management, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Orano Canada’s communication strategy.
• Advise leadership and teams on communication initiatives.
• Align local strategies with Orano Group’s global standard.
• Develop and manage the communications budget.
• Oversee Orano Canada’s sponsorship program.
• Lead internal communications and employee engagement programs.
• Coordinate external communications, media relations, and social media.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Media relations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field

Job description

Métier C - COMMUNICATION

Description

Description

Manager, Communications (Permanent)

(Saskatoon)

Orano Canada is seeking a Communications Manager responsible for leading the company’s internal and external communication strategies, ensuring alignment with Orano Group’s global communications framework. This role supports leadership and departments in delivering clear, consistent, and impactful messaging to employees, Indigenous peoples, stakeholders, media, and the public.

At Orano Canada, you are part of the global clean energy transition. Our uranium fuels safe, low-carbon nuclear power, supporting climate goals with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and community. Working at Orano means you’ll be doing work that matters.

Dare to do something different.

Dare to Take Action. Contribute to clean energy while gaining full lifecycle experience on world-class Saskatchewan uranium projects—backed by Orano Group’s global expertise.

Dare to Care. Safety isn’t just a priority, it’s who we are. We put our people first. No compromise, we aim for the highest standards.

Dare to Invest. We’re investing in the future of Saskatchewan and we create careers that matter. Invest in your future.

Dare to Belong. Here, your contributions matter. Enjoy the security of a global leader with the close-knit feel of a team.

Dare to Innovate. Join experts driving innovation in processing, tailings, and environmental performance. We need bold thinkers to guide the way.

For people seeking impactful, globally connected work in the clean energy sector, Orano Canada is an exciting choice.

What you’ll accomplish:

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Develop and implement Orano Canada’s communication strategy
• Advise leadership and teams on communication initiatives and opportunities
• Align local strategies with Orano Group’s global communication standard
• Develop and manage the communications budget
• Manage Orano Canada’s sponsorship program

Internal Communications

• Develop and implement communication plans to ensure that employees are aware of company changes, projects, policies and key messages and positions on issues
• Lead employee engagement strategies in collaboration with senior leadership
• Serve as the liaison for Orano Group’s global communication strategy, supporting Group communication initiatives locally
• Produce information materials (newsletters, presentations, fact-sheets or videos) for use internally and externally and organize employee events
• Support the preparation of public information and engagement materials in collaboration with departments for annual reporting requirements
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Orano’s intranet, country website and social media platforms

External Communications

• Promote and protect Orano’s brand and reputation through strategic outreach
• Serve as company spokesperson provide guidance to company spokespersons, as appropriatePrepare key messages, press kits, news releases, talking points, speeches and/or presentations and organize media events such as interviews, briefing, scrums and news conferences
• Monitor, track and report Orano’s mention, placement and contacts with media and social media
• Ensure corporate brand and image standards
• Engage in and coordinate Orano Canada’s social media presence and content

Qualifications and skills we’re seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a communications specialist role
• CMP, SCMP, or ABC certification is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex information for diverse audiences
• Wide-ranging experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of media and marketing literature, and other print and online communications media and audio-visual tools
• Demonstrated experience in managing comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization’s mission and goals
• Demonstrates initiative and effectively manages tasks independently
• Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of taking initiative and driving results
• Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
• Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development
• Functional proficiency in French is an asset

Work Location & Travel:

• Saskatoon Corporate Office
• Travel to Northern Communities, Orano mine and project sites and other Orano group locations

Salary Range:

$135,650 - $159,600

Compensation to be determined based on the selected candidate’s level of skill, education, and experience, and may vary within the posted salary range.

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Training and development opportunities
• Fitness equipment available for use on work/camp premises
• Career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.

Job #: 026-217-S

Manager, Communications (Permanent)

(Saskatoon)

Orano Canada is seeking a Communications Manager responsible for leading the company’s internal and external communication strategies, ensuring alignment with Orano Group’s global communications framework. This role supports leadership and departments in delivering clear, consistent, and impactful messaging to employees, Indigenous peoples, stakeholders, media, and the public.

At Orano Canada, you are part of the global clean energy transition. Our uranium fuels safe, low-carbon nuclear power, supporting climate goals with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and community. Working at Orano means you’ll be doing work that matters.

Dare to do something different.

Dare to Take Action. Contribute to clean energy while gaining full lifecycle experience on world-class Saskatchewan uranium projects—backed by Orano Group’s global expertise.

Dare to Care. Safety isn’t just a priority, it’s who we are. We put our people first. No compromise, we aim for the highest standards.

Dare to Invest. We’re investing in the future of Saskatchewan and we create careers that matter. Invest in your future.

Dare to Belong. Here, your contributions matter. Enjoy the security of a global leader with the close-knit feel of a team.

For people seeking impactful, globally connected work in the clean energy sector, Orano Canada is an exciting choice.

What you’ll accomplish:

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Develop and implement Orano Canada’s communication strategy
• Advise leadership and teams on communication initiatives and opportunities
• Align local strategies with Orano Group’s global communication standard
• Develop and manage the communications budget

Internal Communications

• Develop and implement communication plans to ensure that employees are aware of company changes, projects, policies and key messages and positions on issues
• Lead employee engagement strategies in collaboration with senior leadership
• Serve as the liaison for Orano Group’s global communication strategy, supporting Group communication initiatives locally
• Produce information materials (newsletters, presentations, fact-sheets or videos) for use internally and externally and organize employee events
• Support the preparation of public information and engagement materials in collaboration with departments for annual reporting requirements
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Orano’s intranet, country website and social media platforms

External Communications

• Promote and protect Orano’s brand and reputation through strategic outreach
• Serve as company spokesperson provide guidance to company spokespersons, as appropriate
• Prepare key messages, press kits, news releases, talking points, speeches and/or presentations and organize media events such as interviews, briefing, scrums and news conferences
• Monitor, track and report Orano’s mention, placement and contacts with media and social media
• Ensure corporate brand and image standards
• Engage in and coordinate Orano Canada’s social media presence and content

Qualifications and skills we’re seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a communications specialist role
• CMP, SCMP, or ABC certification is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex information for diverse audiences
• Wide-ranging experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of media and marketing literature, and other print and online communications media and audio-visual tools
• Demonstrated experience in managing comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization’s mission and goals
• Demonstrates initiative and effectively manages tasks independently
• Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of taking initiative and driving results
• Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
• Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development
• Functional proficiency in French is an asset

Work Location & Travel:

• Travel to Northern Communities, Orano mine and project sites and other Orano group locations

Salary Range:

$135,650 - $159,600

Compensation to be determined based on the selected candidate’s level of skill, education, and experience, and may vary within the posted salary range.

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Training and development opportunities
• Fitness equipment available for use on work/camp premises
• Career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.

Job #: 026-217-S

Avantages

• A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
• A welcoming environment and great coworkers
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
• Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
• All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.

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