Communications Strategist

at  TC Energy

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!
Posting Close Date: October 10, 2024
The Opportunity
Our Corporate Communications Group is looking to add an #EnergyProblemSolver to the Business Unit Communications team, based in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Manger of Business Unit Communications, we are seeking a well-rounded communications generalist who can manage end-to-end communications to communicate, engage and drive awareness of our projects and business to external audiences as well as our more than 7,000+ employees.
This position is a key member of the Team, and we need an energetic self-starter who is able to effectively collaborate across functions to drive communications strategies and tactics that protect and enhance reputation with key audiences, internally and externally. It is exciting, challenging work, solving real-world problems and making meaningful impacts.

What you will do

• Ensure successful project execution by developing and implementing fit-for-purpose communication plans to successfully navigate projects through pre-construction and construction to integration into Operations
• Contribute to business objectives through creative storytelling and advocacy, and identify ways to promote TC Energy across its platforms including email, presentations, social media, website, factsheets
• Manage and execute campaigns across multiple channels to position the Company’s narrative and increase brand awareness
• Support internal communications, which could include high profile customer events and employee town halls, presentations and speaking materials
• Build relationships and collaborate across business teams to ensure integration and alignment with our target audiences
• Provide coaching and mentorship to drive the team members towards collective success
• Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to improve and drive communications plans
• Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Media engagement and spokesperson duties as required
• Serve as a member of the on-call issues team

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in a related field (i.e. communications, journalism, public relations, business, etc.)
• 6 years’ experience in communications, journalism, public affairs or community relations
• Experience with Indigenous Relations and policy communications
• Demonstrated experience in issue and reputation management and crisis communications
• Proven experience in project management and project development
• Must have strong attention to detail for content quality control with an ability to produce high-quality products under intense deadline pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Tech and digital savvy with intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and social media platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience in energy and/or a regulated industry environment

This position requires candidates to:

• This position will involve travel and overnight stays away from home (estimated up to 30% of work schedule)
• Occasionally be available for extended work hours outside of standard business hours to respond to on-call issues (early morning, evening and weekend at times)

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture, and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid
About our business
TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more
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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
• All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
• TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.

• Ensure successful project execution by developing and implementing fit-for-purpose communication plans to successfully navigate projects through pre-construction and construction to integration into Operations
• Contribute to business objectives through creative storytelling and advocacy, and identify ways to promote TC Energy across its platforms including email, presentations, social media, website, factsheets
• Manage and execute campaigns across multiple channels to position the Company’s narrative and increase brand awareness
• Support internal communications, which could include high profile customer events and employee town halls, presentations and speaking materials
• Build relationships and collaborate across business teams to ensure integration and alignment with our target audiences
• Provide coaching and mentorship to drive the team members towards collective success
• Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to improve and drive communications plans
• Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Media engagement and spokesperson duties as required
• Serve as a member of the on-call issues tea