Communications Specialist
BH-307270
Posted: 25/06/2025
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- Canada Alberta Alberta
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Oil & Gas
Title: U.S. Utility Integration Communication Specialist
Location: Edmonton, Calgary, or North York
Position Type: On site hybrid (Mon, Tue, Thu in office)
Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension
The Integration Communications Specialist will provide support for the U.S. Utility Integration Program Management Office in relation to various aspects of the U.S. Utility Integration.
If you are a self-starter who can prioritize multiple tasks, work through ambiguity, and deliver high-quality results under timelines, this will be a phenomenal opportunity for you.
What You Will Do:
• Work with Integration Program Communications Manager and Program team on execution of Program Comms & Engagement Strategy - Coordinate org-wide messaging related to integration milestones and updates and execute on timely delivery of materials.
• Review and maintain communications standards, templates, and guidelines to support consistent messaging within the program.
• Act as program liaison to Business Readiness (BR) OCM and Comms leads. Support successful alignment and implementation of program communications.
• Create, socialize and implement communications materials in support of overall USUI program objectives. This includes sponsor communications, SteerCo Materials, Board materials, etc.
• Ensure messaging reflects the overarching narrative of the integration program, fostering clarity, alignment and trust.
• Work with Utility Public Affairs and Communications (UPAC) team to understand non-program U.S. Utility Communications requirements and reduce potential change collision.
• Track communication and engagement metrics for reporting by the BR team around Stakeholder Engagement, identify and communicate areas of potential fatigue and collaborate on solutions
• Monitor the effectiveness of communication efforts through stakeholder feedback and engagement metrics and recommend improvements.
• Support integration reporting on UPAC integration plan.
• Serve as the program’s communications liaison, working with Manager to provide leadership with updates on key messages, progress and risks.
• Intake for USUI Program Comms issues/requests
• Where required, support BR team communications from workstreams (guidance, consistency)
Who You Are:
• You possess a university degree and minimum of 5+ years of related experience OR equivalent combination of formal education, certification and experience
• Minimum 5+ or more years of directly related (communications or equivalent) experience, preferably in a large and sophisticated organization
• PROSCI Change Management Certification, Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Designation, or Communications Management Professional (CMP) would be considered an asset
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies for transformational change programs or projects
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong, positive, and trusting relationships with diverse partners
• Excellent writing, presentation and organizational skills, proficient in using Microsoft Office (Superior PowerPoint skills), SharePoint, Viva Engage and other communication tools and software
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: Edmonton, Calgary, or North York
Position Type: On site hybrid (Mon, Tue, Thu in office)
Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension
The Integration Communications Specialist will provide support for the U.S. Utility Integration Program Management Office in relation to various aspects of the U.S. Utility Integration.
If you are a self-starter who can prioritize multiple tasks, work through ambiguity, and deliver high-quality results under timelines, this will be a phenomenal opportunity for you.
What You Will Do:
• Work with Integration Program Communications Manager and Program team on execution of Program Comms & Engagement Strategy - Coordinate org-wide messaging related to integration milestones and updates and execute on timely delivery of materials.
• Review and maintain communications standards, templates, and guidelines to support consistent messaging within the program.
• Act as program liaison to Business Readiness (BR) OCM and Comms leads. Support successful alignment and implementation of program communications.
• Create, socialize and implement communications materials in support of overall USUI program objectives. This includes sponsor communications, SteerCo Materials, Board materials, etc.
• Ensure messaging reflects the overarching narrative of the integration program, fostering clarity, alignment and trust.
• Work with Utility Public Affairs and Communications (UPAC) team to understand non-program U.S. Utility Communications requirements and reduce potential change collision.
• Track communication and engagement metrics for reporting by the BR team around Stakeholder Engagement, identify and communicate areas of potential fatigue and collaborate on solutions
• Monitor the effectiveness of communication efforts through stakeholder feedback and engagement metrics and recommend improvements.
• Support integration reporting on UPAC integration plan.
• Serve as the program’s communications liaison, working with Manager to provide leadership with updates on key messages, progress and risks.
• Intake for USUI Program Comms issues/requests
• Where required, support BR team communications from workstreams (guidance, consistency)
Who You Are:
• You possess a university degree and minimum of 5+ years of related experience OR equivalent combination of formal education, certification and experience
• Minimum 5+ or more years of directly related (communications or equivalent) experience, preferably in a large and sophisticated organization
• PROSCI Change Management Certification, Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Designation, or Communications Management Professional (CMP) would be considered an asset
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies for transformational change programs or projects
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong, positive, and trusting relationships with diverse partners
• Excellent writing, presentation and organizational skills, proficient in using Microsoft Office (Superior PowerPoint skills), SharePoint, Viva Engage and other communication tools and software
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.