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Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.Posted: June 10, 2024Closing Date: June 24, 2024Position Type: PermanentUnion: Exempt (MP)ENMAX Values \xe2\x80\x93 Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, InnovationWe\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Director, Communications, Community and Brand. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced leader responsible for designing, developing and implementing comprehensive communication, employee and community engagement strategies, policies and programs to foster and enhance the ENMAX brand and business objectives both internally and externally.If that sounds like too much responsibility, maybe this is not the one for you. If you\xe2\x80\x99re still reading, then you\xe2\x80\x99re about to figure out what an awesome opportunity this is to help shape our reputation and brand at ENMAX. As a key member of the Corporate Affairs team, this role leads several areas including media, brand and internal and external communications.If the high-level description above didn\xe2\x80\x99t get you to apply yet, perhaps you need a bit more detail to seal the deal. What would you be accountable for?Leadership and development of internal and external corporate communications, brand, media relations, and community investment and sponsorship teams. This includes strategic planning, management strategies and execution plans supporting business goals and objectives, crisis communications training and process, ensuring efficiency readiness and effective response.Work collaboratively across key internal and external stakeholders to develop ENMAX\xe2\x80\x99s overall communication strategy that aligns with its strategic vision, objectives and priorities and ensure a clear, consistent message that is on brand across all platforms.Identify and mitigate potential sensitive reputational issues and provide sound strategic communications advice in accordance with corporate priorities.Develop and empower direct reports and team members to achieve success, emphasizing teamwork, collaboration and high performance.Track and measure the effectiveness of all brand and external communication and community initiatives.Lead and manage the production of creative brand advertising, including but not limited to corporate sponsorship and advertisements.Develop and execute proactive media management strategies (social and traditional), including preparing key messages and background documents for senior leadership and prep them for key media interviews.Keep up to date with industry and technological changes that impact the business and brand.Actively manage contractual and working relationships with external agencies and vendors.Based on the brand strategy, focus on defining which opportunities to focus on and develop for market and measure the return of investment based on key performance indicators to ensure strategic goals have been met.Develop strategies and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners to ensure community and sponsorship investments are meeting relevant needs, are aligned to ENMAX business objectives, and are enhancing corporate image and reputation.Develop and guide strategy and processes to report on community and sponsorship investment in the marketplace and align to corporate responsibility strategy and reporting processes.Collaborate with internal business unit stakeholders to support in aligning their objectives to effective brand, advertising, media, community investment and sponsorship initiatives.Education:Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related post-secondary designationIf you have anything more, we don\xe2\x80\x99t necessarily need it, but we love that you have it and want to know about it, also a PR Certification/Designation is definitely considered an assetQualifications and Experience: Let\xe2\x80\x99s be honest, you\xe2\x80\x99re going to look at the first few bullets and then move onto the next section so let\xe2\x80\x99s keep it simple.10+ years of experience in leadership roles related to public affairs, external communications and brand would be a good starting point for what we\xe2\x80\x99re looking forExperience working for an agency is preferred but not necessary and knowledge of the electricity industry is also considered an assetExperience developing and implementing strategic corporate communications plans coordinated across multiple internal and external audiencesSeasoned media spokesperson and public representative who has an established media presence with contacts across the industryIn-depth understanding of communications measurement, including social mediaCompetencies:Provide strong leadership and communications expertise that advances brand, community and external communicationsStrong motivator, both within the team and across the organization, empowering people to learn and growValue a diverse and inclusive culture and models this in your interactions with othersStrategic thinker who possesses excellent writing skills and manages communications with transparency and balanceDesire and comfort working in an extremely fast-paced organization with very high expectations for communications excellenceAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and act with tact, integrity, and emotional intelligence.Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employee\xe2\x80\x99s needs, onsite childcare centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 \xe2\x80\x93 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.Location: Does it get any better when you don\xe2\x80\x99t have to drive downtown, and your parking is free? It does - this role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.Note:If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX.Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut\xe2\x80\x99ina Nation; and the \xc3\xaey\xc3\xa2rhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.#LI-POST

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