The Communications & Stakeholders Engagement Consultant is responsible for the development, maintenance and execution of SaskPower communications strategies and tactics. The successful candidate will be a skilled strategic communicator and writer with strong organizational skills. Working closely with SaskPower's Corporate Relations and Communications team, they will help business areas across the company advance key initiatives and projects, while telling SaskPower's story across multiple channels. The consultant will also regularly prepare and update corporate messaging and speaking notes for senior officials, including the President and CEO, on a range of complex topics for internal and external audiences. They will coordinate development of multimedia assets and campaigns and facilitate the approval of materials across the company to meet deadline requirements.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
As a part of SaskPower's management team, Consultants are accountable to provide leadership and strategic consultation and support to a broad range of multiple functional areas.
Developing and maintaining communications strategies and tactics
Coordinating production of multimedia assets, sometimes working with an agency of record, to support communications and engagement
Providing strategic and confidential consultation and advice on a broad range of multiple functions, while offering creative solutions to the organization related to the management and day-to-day operations
Keeping abreast of the latest trends in communications to identify opportunities for continuous improvement of current channels and platforms
Develop and maintain strategic networks and business relationships both internal and external to SaskPower in order to foster a positive and productive work environment
Lead and participate in projects identifying current and future business needs, industry best practices, opportunities and challenges of the organization or department(s); providing recommendations and executing operational improvements to methods, systems and procedures that impact SaskPower's operations and people
Lead and participate in cross-functional work teams, strategic planning initiatives, workshops and meetings in order to develop innovative and practical business solutions
Develop, organize and deliver presentations, reports and briefings for internal and external audiences
Drive and facilitate change, including making change happen throughout the organization through the implementation of strategic projects or initiatives
Provide leadership and direction to project teams, corporate programs and/or assigned staff as required
Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or other related equivalent AND/OR;
Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;
Five (5) years of related experience in communications and a demonstrated ability to provide strategic communication planning and advice in support of business initiatives
Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision making skills
Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's competencies
Must have a continuing record of professional development
A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered
SaskPower
2025 Victoria Ave
Regina
Saskatchewan Canada
www.saskpower.com
