Manager, Communications - Leduc, Canada - Apex Utilities Inc.

Apex Utilities Inc.

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Leduc, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting:
Manager, Communications

Job Category:
Corporate Services & Stakeholder Relations

Requisition Number:
S9-24

Apex Utilities Inc. is a provincially regulated natural gas distribution utility delivering safe, reliable, clean, and affordable natural gas service to over 82,000 residential, rural, commercial, and industrial customers in more than 90 communities across Alberta. Supporting Albertans since 1954, Apex operates over 21,000 km of natural gas pipelines and over 600 pressure and regulating stations through a network of 16 district offices. If you share our passion for these values and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

What You Will Do:

As the
Manager, Communications, you will play an essential role within our Corporate Services & Stakeholder Relations Department, reporting to the Vice President.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Developing and implementing effective internal and external communication strategies and plans;
Managing company media interactions, including providing direction on media opportunities, responding to media inquiries, and acting as Company spokesperson;
Creating and executing strategies to increase employee awareness and engagement;
Preparing internal communication materials (presentations, speaking notes, newsletters, intranet, key messages etc.);
Collaborating with internal stakeholders; and
Providing strategic communications advice to Company senior management.

What You Will Bring:

Required qualifications:

University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business or equivalent;
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is preferred;
Greater than five (5) years' of professional communications experience and greater than three (3) years' experience in a managerial role;
Valid Class 5 Drivers License;
Skilled in research and analysis of media data; and
Advanced knowledge in social media platforms, including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite including SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
High level of organizational and planning skills.

If you meet most but not all qualifications, you are still encouraged to apply.

What We Will Provide:

Apex Utilities Inc. is committed to your professional development and your overall health and safety.

When you join our team, here is what you can expect:

Competitive compensation with incentive program.
Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits.
Retirement & savings plans.
Insurance coverage for Life, LTD, and AD&D.
Employee Assistance Program for legal, financial, and healthrelated support.
Generous leave policies, including vacation, flex, and volunteer day for worklife balance.
A flexible work model tailored to the requirements of both office and field staff.
A safetycentric culture.

Inclusive Workplace:

At
Apex Utilities Inc., we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees.

We believe that our differences empower us to become a stronger team, leading to better decisions, innovation, and business results.

**Ready to Join Us?