ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

Cenovus is currently looking for a Communications Advisor based in our Calgary Office.
The communications advisor will work as a member of the Media and Issues Management team to protect and enhance Cenovus’s reputation externally, provide strategic communications guidance and support to Cenovus’s entire communication group and provide video story-telling expertise to internal clients. The role requires strategic and critical thinking skills to lead and complete a variety of tasks and projects across different internal teams and requires the ability to build strong partnerships with internal subject-matter experts and leaders, including the Cenovus Leadership Team (CLT) and senior leaders.

• Developing and implementing strategic communication plans that contribute to Cenovus’s business goals
• Leading all aspects of video story telling and production on behalf of internal clients and the Media & Issues Management team
• Coordinate, write and develop external communication materials, including: speaking notes, key messages, print collateral, speeches, FAQs, digital display content, or whatever is required
• Ensure all communication materials reflect Cenovus’s brand and align with our strategy and culture, and are reviewed by the right internal subject matter experts
• Provide recommendations for new tools or improvements to existing tools that help production and execution of communications goals
• Provide communications support for company events when required (e.g. town halls, Innovation Summit etc.)
• Lead a variety of external projects that require writing, coordination with designers/vendors, and managing reviews and approvals
• Participate in the rotation of being the point person on the media relations inbox
• Over time become part of the Crisis Communications rotation as communications officer
• Develop a strong understanding of Cenovus’s business, technology and key messaging, and stay informed on company and industry news and issues