Senior Communications Advisor (14-month leave coverage)

Key functions include but are not limited to :

Strategic Direction & Initiatives

• Execute on creative communication strategies, plans and tactics which support BluEarth's strategic plan and goals and manage related budgets
• Oversee the consistent execution of BluEarth brand across all mediums to uphold our brand integrity, reputation and identity, one of BluEarth's most valuable assets
• Work closely with the Executive team to provide ongoing communications support and continuously update corporate graphics / brochures / presentations and other communications materials as needed

Digital Communications

• Strategic management, maintenance, and use of BluEarth's corporate website, and social media accounts to achieve corporate objectives
• Oversee the execution of the digital media strategy and content calendar in close consultation with the Communications Coordinator

Media Relations & Crisis Communications

• Maintain media and journalist relationships at the local, provincial, state, and national levels
• Monitor all media coverage of the company as well as industry headlines and support strategic lobbying or other policy related communications efforts
• Draft, review and approve all external media opportunities including coordination of interviews, spokespeople and key messages
• Act as a key member of the Corporate Emergency Response team, ensuring the execution of our crisis communications plan in an incident or crisis event

Internal Communications

• Lead internal communications such as quarterly townhall meetings, messages from the CEO and other Executive Team members, as well as sensitive HR- or corporate-related messaging when required
• Oversee the successful execution of BluEarth's intranet platform ensuring consistent employee engagement, compelling stories about our purpose, brand, people, and culture, and up-to-date, easy to navigate content.

Project Communications

• Work closely with Development and Regulatory teams to support the execution of project communication plans targeting a variety of audiences, including landowners, community members, Indigenous Peoples / First Nations, government, etc.
• Support strategic communications and messaging for external events such as public open houses, landowner and community events, project milestone celebrations
• Support the implementation of BluEarth's corporate giving program to support project objectives

ESG Program

• Oversee the development and implementation of annual data collection and subject matter reviews
• Lead the drafting, organization and delivery of BluEarth's annual ESG Report including coordination with external design firms
• Support DIF's ESG reporting process as required by BluEarth's shareholder

Other Duties

• Uphold all aspects of BluEarth's Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs; and
• Uphold BluEarth's values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the Company.

Education

A Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Experience

• A minimum of seven years' experience in a communications role preferably in renewable energy, resource development, utilities, or a related business sector
• Experience developing tactical communications strategies, and demonstrated success in execution of those strategies
• Experience working with mainstream media, and in crisis management planning and response
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and trends

Personal Characteristics & Skills

• Familiarity with web development software such as Word Press, or similar
• Strong literacy in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Social Media platforms
• Ability to build relationships and earn the trust of others
• Professional, respectful, and charismatic, with a great sense of humour
• Strong writing ability across a wide range of mediums (print, advertising, media relations, web, social media, and related technology)
• Highly motivated, action oriented, and results driven with a 'can do' attitude
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, team environment managing concurrent projects with varying deadlines
• Able to exercise good judgement, show initiative, and be proactive
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Passion and enthusiasm for the role and BluEarth

Job Requirements

• Valid class 5 driver's license
• Ability to work outside regular working hours when required
• Ability to travel to US when required
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