Senior Communications & Community Relations Specialist

Description

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Flexible work options and summer hours for eligible employees
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer
  
  

Starting Salary: $115,000/year

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the successful applicant will lead the design, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive communications and community engagement program for the Burnaby Refinery. They will be an integral part of the Corporate Affairs team in support of Parkland’s overall engagement and communication objectives.

Working in Burnaby and interacting with leaders and colleagues at all levels of seniority, the successful candidate will be tasked with positioning the Refinery in the community. As a well-organized, creative, and proactive professional, this role will be well-suited for someone who can identify and manage critical community relationships, support and advise internal collaborators, and help us tell the story of the Refinery's people, products and community work, across a host of channels and media platforms.

Driven, self-motivated with a fast-paced work ethic, the successful candidate will have experience in community and stakeholder engagement, communications, and crisis communications.

Responsibilities:

External Communications/Engagement:

• Develop our community engagement strategy for the Refinery. Identifying high value opportunity partnerships and community sponsorships that align with key community partners and our values.
• Shape and Lead our Community Engagement Volunteer Panel and their meetings
• Organize and Lead Public Information Events
• Identify partnership opportunities in the community that align with the organization’s strategic objectives
• Foster and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, organizations
• Represent the Refinery at key community and stakeholder events
• Be a part of crisis communications team, ensuring all employees are informed and up-to-date, and stakeholders are informed
• Develop and guide the delivery of the external Burnaby Refinery brand and storytelling for social media and other outlets
  
  

Internal Communications:

• Work with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure that all internal communication is aligned with business objectives and supports the company’s culture and values
• Work directly with the managers of the Refinery’s technical teams to understand upcoming operational and construction activities and any associated impacts in order to develop and implement internal and external messaging.
• Manage internal events and other initiatives to promote employee engagement and strengthen the company culture
  
  

If this sounds like you – we should talk:

• You are a seasoned communicator with a track-record working creating engaging plans.
• You have some background or knowledge of the energy industry. Understanding of the Refinery business would be considered an asset.
• You are a safe pair of hands, provide critical thought and creative solutions. You get things done.
• You are an accomplished project manager and planner, skilled at collaborating across departments, keeping people on track and delivering exceptional quality projects.
• You are thoughtful, see issues from every angle, join the dots, fill in the blanks and bring people along.
• You are awesome to work with. Your co-workers constantly seek your input, you are collaborative, driven, passionate about what you do and focused on delivering impactful work that drives results.
• Your strategic approach and deep understanding of the business enables you to earn the trust and confidence of your peers and co-workers from across the business.
• When you secure this opportunity, your current colleagues will do everything they can to persuade you to stay – they’ll miss you – you’ll leave big shoes to fill.
• You understand how to build community relationships, events and sponsorships, and how to leverage them to build a brand.
• You love to tell a good story.
  
  

Education:

• Post-secondary degree required.
  
  

Requirements:

• You are a seasoned communicator with 7-10 years of experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all staff throughout the Refinery and work as a team player. The candidate will be required to interact with members of the public and businesses involving sensitive issues. The candidate will also be required to work within a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience working in the energy industry is an asset.
• Event co-ordination experience
• Demonstrated experience with issues management experience preferably on high profile public infrastructure construction projects in an urban environment.
• IAP2 is an asset
• Be sensitive and tactful in dealing with issues, concerns, complaints and comments from community members, local businesses, stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven attention to detail and ability to work independently in a time-effective manner.
• Crisis Communications and Emergency Response Training
• You are thoughtful and see issues from every angle.
• You are collaborative, driven, passionate and deliver impactful work that drives results.
  
  

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately – belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.