Job Description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta?s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta?s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.



We are looking for a Senior Communications Advisor to join our dynamic team as we work together to support the AESO in shaping the future of electricity in Alberta. Reporting to the Manager, Communications, this role requires an experienced professional who will work closely with senior leaders on high-profile communications and stakeholder initiatives that directly impact the reputation and success of the AESO.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support and an AESO-funded pension plan as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment. Employees in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays while recognizing we have a Flexible Workplace Practice. Mondays and Fridays are wherever you do your best work.

Key accountabilities include but not limited to:
Lead the strategic development, execution and measurement of the AESO?s internal communications strategy, as well as project-specific internal and external communication plans and activities that support the Corporate Strategic Plan.

Develop a broad range of communications tactics such as speeches, presentations, intranet articles, website copy, key messages, briefing notes, executive emails, videos, promotional material, infographics, social media content, etc.

Monitor industry issues and provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders.

Lead the execution of large-scale events such as employee town halls, industry information sessions, webinars, etc.

Work closely with other members of the Communications and Stakeholder Relations team to identify issues and opportunities for cross-functional sharing with other business units.

Copywrite, edit and proofread documents to ensure quality while adhering to corporate branding and standards.

Participate in rotational on-call media and crisis communications duties.

Signs you will enjoy working in this team:
You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative change.

You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.

You are an enthusiastic self-starter and creative thinker with an appetite for continuous learning.

You enjoy working in a team of bright communications, stakeholder engagement and creative professionals.

You like working in a diverse atmosphere ? our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Signs you will enjoy this role:
You have an unbridled passion for creating compelling, meaningful, impactful communication products.

You embrace the challenge of helping a broad range of audiences understand highly technical information and concepts through effective communications.

You are a whiz at planning and implementing a wide range of events and presentations for various audiences.

You find it rewarding to support your colleagues on multiple deliverables that contribute to the team?s overall success.

You are a highly capable multitasker who can deliver on a broad range of tasks to support numerous communications plans and activities running in parallel.

You are detail oriented with a high degree of organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in a complex and demanding organization.

You have:
A post-secondary education in public relations, journalism or communications. Professional accreditation with CPRS or IABC and/or iap2 certification is an asset.

Minimum 5-7 years of related communications experience.

The ability to research, write and edit clear, concise documents.

Detail-oriented with a high degree of organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in a complex and transforming organization.

Strong presentation skills; facilitation training and experience is an asset.

Previous electricity or energy industry experience is an asset.

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be full participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Application deadline: May 29, 2023

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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