Job Description

Manager, Business Communications
Division: ATCO Electric Location: Edmonton, AB
At ATCO, our purpose is to create prosperity and opportunity for generations to come. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about delivering essential energy for an evolving world. We value and encourage different perspectives and demonstrate the courage to do the right thing\xe2\x80\x94even when it\xe2\x80\x99s hard. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who strives for more each day. Someone who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative and dynamic work environment. If you\xe2\x80\x99re someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity, and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you. We\xe2\x80\x99re seeking a passionate and experienced Manager, Business Communications, to join our strategic Marketing & Communications team, reporting to the Director, Business Communications. As a leader on the team, you will inspire and shape the execution of marketing and communications strategies that primarily support our ATCO Electric business priorities and provide strategic advice and support to the Executive Leadership team.
What you get to do:

• Lead, develop, support and inspire a team of experienced communications professionals.
• Lead by example \xe2\x80\x93 demonstrating our values of Agility, Integrity, Safety, Collaboration and Caring.
• Effectively communicate business strategies to both internal and external audiences.
• Participate as a strategic partner with the senior leadership team, providing strategic council, supporting the business planning process including defining business goals, objectives and metrics as well as providing formal communications for executives.
• Oversee, lead, create, manage and measure the execution of integrated marketing and communications plans that support business growth for external audiences (including customers, community stakeholders, municipal, provincial and federal governments, media, industry associations, Indigenous communities, investors etc.).
• Liaise with leadership team and internal customers (Human Resources, Health & Safety, Operations, Call Centres, IT etc.) to develop and implement comprehensive internal communications plans in support of cascading of business strategies, employee engagement, performance management and development initiatives, pension and benefits communications, health and safety, recognition, etc.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications colleagues from across ATCO in building skills and developing creative solutions that elevate our work.
• Be a brand champion and work with our creative, digital and content teams to ensure both our voice and visual identity consistently shine through all communications, including web, social, email, video, print, presentation, reports and speaking notes.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree in communications, public relations or a related field (experience and equivalencies may be considered).
• 10+ years of progressive, related experience in marketing and communications.
• Strong people leader with exceptional client management skills.
• Experience supporting Executive communications.
• A proven big picture, creative, strategic thinker.
• Experience developing comprehensive communications plans and programs.
• Solid project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills (written and verbal).
• A collaborative team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Teams.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to develop KPIs, goals and benchmarks and drive the performance of campaigns and initiatives in the pursuit of long-term growth.
• A strong customer-service focus, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels of an organization.
• Knowledge of the energy or utilities (specifically electricity) sector would be an asset.
• Professional membership with CPRS / IABC or other related professional association would be an asset.

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

At ATCO, we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members\xe2\x80\x99 unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn\xe2\x80\x99t be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life\xe2\x80\x99s essential services to our customers around the world. ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Date Issued: November 10, 2023 Application Deadline: November 24, 2023