Consultant, Internal Communications Strategy - Regina, Canada - SaskPower

SaskPower

Verified Company

Regina, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Permanent - Full Time

At SaskPower, we generate more than just electricity for Saskatchewan people. We offer some of the best jobs in the province.

Our challenging careers will help you grow while being surrounded by a fully-committed team, committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability.

If you're someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn't shy away from a good challenge, join us

JOB SUMMARY:

The Internal Communications Strategy Consultant is responsible for the development, maintenance and execution of SaskPower's employee and executive communications strategies.

Working closely with SaskPower's Communications team, members of SaskPower's executive, and business areas across the company, this position will tell SaskPower's story to internal audiences and support employee engagement activities.

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.

Specific accountabilities for this position include:

Developing and maintaining internal communications strategies and content and ensuring alignment of internal communications channels
Contributing to the planning of virtual, inperson and hybrid events
Coordinating production of multimedia assets, sometimes working with an agency of record, to support internal 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 daytoday operations
Keeping abreast of the latest trends in internal communications to identify opportunities for continuous improvement of current channels and platforms
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 crossfunctional 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
Develop and maintain strategic networks and business relationships both internal and external to SaskPower in order to foster a positive and productive work environment
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
Excellent oral and written communication and storytelling skills
Experience using content management systems would be an asset
Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
Resultsoriented 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
Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decisionmaking 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 offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are also a priority for us.

At SaskPower, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and having a workforce representative of the communities we serve.

We are committed to selections based on merit and to the full participation of diversity groups.

These groups include the four equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission:

Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups / Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan.

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