Strategic Communications Lead for Energy Projects

Oil Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible dress code

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an experienced communications professional based in Calgary to lead strategic communications for capital projects and operations across North America.

You will partner with executives and cross-functional teams to translate complex regulatory and commercial topics into clear messaging, manage issues, and support engagement with communities, Indigenous groups and government stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, project communications, public affairs or a related field.
• Navigate complex regulatory, political and multi-stakeholder environments and translate insights into clear, strategic project communications.
• Strong project management skills, including experience building workbacks, coordinating approvals, managing dependencies and driving disciplined execution.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for internal and external audiences and develop clear, concise communications materials.
• Strong issues management judgment, including the ability to anticipate risks, assess implications and coordinate effective responses.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and with senior leaders in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications planning and execution for capital projects and operational activities, aligning messaging with objectives and stakeholder priorities.
• Drive continuous improvements in project communications by strengthening engagement and linking objectives to corporate priorities.
• Partner with leaders to translate complex topics into clear communications for diverse audiences.
• Provide communications counsel and issues management support, monitoring environments and developing proactive media responses.
• Support executives with external speaking opportunities that reinforce business priorities and stakeholder understanding of the energy sector.
• Contribute to internal communications to engage and inspire the team.
• Create messaging and materials to engage communities, Indigenous groups, government representatives and other stakeholders.
• Develop scalable communications processes, tools and templates to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Mentor team members and help prioritize work in complex stakeholder environments.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Writing and editing

Relationship building

Project management

Media relations

Issues management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science or related field

Job description

TC Energy is seeking an experienced communications professional based in Calgary to lead strategic communications for capital projects and operations across North America.

You will partner with executives and cross-functional teams to translate complex regulatory and commercial topics into clear messaging, manage issues, and support engagement with communities, Indigenous groups and government stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.