Communications Advisor

The Opportunity

Our Canadian Communications Team is growing to support our business objectives and are currently looking to add a Communications Advisor to our team, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Communications (Canada), we are looking for a big picture thinker who is tapped into the macro and geopolitical environment and understands how it impacts our industry and the communities where we operate. This position develops content and collateral and supports speaking opportunities for our business leaders. We are seeking a team player with strong writing skills and proven experience writing and executing communications and issues management plans.

Please Note: we request all applicants to please include a cover letter at the beginning of their resume

What you’ll do

• Develop and support content, collateral and governance processes to ensure our team and stakeholders have the most relevant and up-to-date information on our business
• Collect and generate engaging proof points and evidence that support materials from within business operations and projects
• Support speaking opportunities by writing scripts, speaking notes, coordinating content and collateral and coordinating with the greater communications department to amplify our voice across channels
• Support issues management by developing communications plans and materials to share with communities the role we play in the wellbeing of their lives
• Develop a keen understanding of our business and keep a pulse on evolving trends both internally and throughout the energy industry and policy environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in a related field
• 4 or more years’ experience in a communications, journalism, public affairs or community relations role
• Proven experience in issues and reputation management and crisis communications and project management
• Demonstrated knowledge of current affairs, the Canadian political system, policy development and Indigenous Relations

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive expertise developing communications plans and materials
• Strong attention to detail for content quality control with an ability to produce high-quality products under intense deadline pressure
• Excellent use of prioritization and flexibility with changing priorities

This position requires candidates to:

• Travel and overnight stays away from home (estimated up to 30% of work schedule during peak work periods)
• Occasionally be available for extended work hours outside of standard business hours, call-out support and emergency support as needed
• Participate in our emergency response team and on-call rotation

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.

• 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.