Job Description

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.



Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is focused on delivering safe, reliable service to power our customers. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes for our customers, the people and businesses of this province. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team as we work to bring renewable energy to our province and beyond. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.



Communications Advisor

Competition Number: NLH-NR-25-005

Status: Term

Location: St. John's, NL





Hydro is looking for a communications professional to join our Public Affairs Team--someone who thrives in a complex and fast paced environment and is looking to contribute to a changing organization in a rapidly changing electricity industry. Reporting to the Team Lead, Public Affairs, the successful candidate will provide public relations support to help Hydro achieve a variety of business goals and communicate with our many partners--Indigenous communities, government, industry, customers, media-- anyone and everyone who has an interest in the energy industry!







Responsibilities:

Assist in the crafting of communications plans and materials.



Support media relations activities through monitoring, assisting with media availabilities, and drafting responses to external and public inquiries.



Work collaboratively with Hydro's Employee Engagement and Culture Team to support drafting of content and public messaging for Hydro's digital platforms.



Support corporate communications activities including drafting of key messages, releases, statements, briefing notes, etc.



Participate in various reporting and documentation processes.



Support planning and coordination of corporate events, such as the AGM and various briefings.



With direction the team lead, assist in the team's government relations activities as well as public engagement and consultation initiatives.



Job Requirements:

A degree in Public Relations, Communications or Business Administration (Marketing)



Seven (7) to ten (10) years working in public relations or communications.



Experience writing and implementing communication plans.



Strong interpersonal skills with the flexibility to work collaboratively, but also drive tasks forward independently within established processes when necessary.



Calm and steady in high pressure situations with a proven ability to balance competing deadlines and schedules.



Exceptional attention to detail.



Strong commitment to personal and workplace safety.



Experience working with utilities, crown organizations, or highly complex and technical workplaces is an asset.



CLOSING DATE: February 24, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro manages our province's electricity system. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes because we know our customers are counting on us. Through our generation, transmission and distribution operations, we're committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing residents, businesses and communities across the province with safe, reliable power. For more information, visit www.nlhydro.com .



Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.



Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.