Advisor, Public Affairs - Montréal, Canada - Boralex

Boralex

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Boralex is a major player in renewable energy specializing in four sectors of activity: wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and storage.

We have been based in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada, for 30 years and have since expanded our horizons and established our business in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.

OUR PURPOSE

On our planet where electricity is central to fighting climate change, we have a responsibility to produce it sustainably for future generations.

OUR MISSION
At Boralex, we provide renewable and affordable energy for all, creating value to share with our partners.

OUR VISION
To achieve our missions, we rely on the best of our strengths.

Thanks to our fearlessness, our discipline, our expertise, and our diversity, we continue to be an industry leader.

And we do it with pleasure.

YOUR CHALLENGE
Reporting to the Vice President of Public Affairs and Communication, North America, and working closely with the Senior Advisor, Public and Governmental affairs, your role and responsibilities as a Public Affairs and Communications Advisor in Quebec include:

Collaborate on the development and execution of internal and external communications strategies and government relations
Collaborate closely with the Development team and assist them in developing renewable energy projects through strategic communications and grassroot engagement
Organize public events, such as information and consultation sessions and open houses
Manage and maintain key internal and external communications assets and channels such as newsletters, organizational announcements, press releases, social media and editorials
Write, edit and maintain quality control of communications content, including articles, videos, social media, website, etc.
Represent Boralex before local stakeholders and within business associations, environmental and sustainability organizations and the renewable energy sector by participating in working groups, conferences, and committees
Support the Quebec Development team in drafting bid packages for calls for tenders, through the identification of key stakeholders, the development of content, and creative approaches to tender solicitations
Contribute to the preparation internal communications documents to guide internal awareness of policy developments, proposed legislation and regulations, and other government policies that could impact Boralex's development and operations in Quebec
Collaborate with the Quebec Operations team to assist them in managing issues related to the electricity production activities of our operational assets
Work in partnership with the Quebec Operations team and the Corporate Communications team in a crisis to preserve the organization's reputation
Generate ideas and identify key moments in time for creative storytelling opportunities to contribute to the Boralex brand
Partner with colleagues across the North American Business Unit to ensure strategic alignment and leverage Boralex's full resources
Identify opportunities to modernize internal communications, make process improvements, and drive efficiencies
Identify and track key performance metrics to report on results

YOUR SKILLS

University degree in a relevant discipline (public relations, government, communications or other)
3 to 5 years of experience in communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and in English
Confidence in communicating across a wide variety of platforms, including digital, written, and inperson presentations
Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.);
Available to travel in U.S. and Canada, most travel will be in Quebec
Able to work under pressure and manage a number of projects simultaneously with very short deadlines
Able to work as part of a team and establish good relationships
Cognizant of the need to maintain confidentiality and corporate image, and a keen interest in current events within the public and political spheres.
Experience with the media a plus

AT BORALEX WE OFFER
Boralex fosters a culture of sustainable performance in its day-to-day activities.

We are committed to operating in a manner that is consistent with our business objectives. We are taking action for growth and long-term profitability by making our stakeholders' satisfaction a priority.

Therefore, continuous improvement is at the core of our practices and drives us to set clear, ambitious and quantifiable goals.

Our strength lies in our team's synergy and diversity. Through autonomy, trial and error and our collaborators' empowerment, our teams embody a culture of sustainable performance. Our human relationships are based on transparency, inclusion and caring. That work environment enables us to enjoy working together every day. Each and every day, we make sure everyone can grow and contribute to Boralex's mission.