Communications Specialist

Regular Full Time Professional

Calgary, AB, CA

Requisition ID: 1145

Be a part of building a stronger, safer workforce!

As the national safety association for the oil and gas industry we advocate for worker health and safety.

Everything we do is guided by our behaviours: trusted, responsive, collaborative, disciplined and proactive. When you join Energy Safety Canada, you are part of a team committed to getting workers home safely every day.

What is the opportunity:

Join Energy Safety Canada as a Communications Specialist, where you will lead the development and review of all external communications. Your main duties include creating and refining content for resources, presentations, email marketing, blog posts, and social media. You will be instrumental in crafting engaging narratives that enhance our brand and reach a wide audience. This role demands a creative thinker with excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

What will you do:

Content development and review lead for all external material including resources, presentations, email marketing, blog posts, social media and other written communications

Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of marketing and communications activities and will ensure successful implementation of timelines and budgets

Supports coordination and development of marketing and communications materials with vendors

Supports live and online events including speaking engagements, conferences, webinars, trade fairs, career fairs, etc.

Coordinates media requests, leads development of new releases and briefing notes, and maintains regular media monitoring. Builds relationships and contacts with relevant print, broadcasting and online journalists

Other duties as required

What you need to succeed:

Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field

7+ years of related experience in marketing and/or communications

In-depth understanding of the Canadian Press Stylebook guidelines and proficiency in ensuring all written content adheres to CP Style standards

Skilled in creating compelling presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint, including the use of advanced features like animations, transitions, and custom layouts

Strong Microsoft Word knowledge for document creation, formatting and editing, including the use of templates, styles, and reviewing tools

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for editing visual content

Exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working across teams

Enjoys the challenges of working in a deadline driven environment

Exceptional ability in crafting clear and engaging content

Proven experience in writing and editing a variety of documents, such as reports, presentations, and promotional materials

Ability to adapt writing style to suit different audiences and purposes

What’s in it for you:

Competitive compensation package

Excellent medical and dental benefits

Great RRSP matching

Generous vacation and flex days

Employee education assistance program

Flexible work environment  

Energy Safety Canada is committed to building a talented and diverse workforce which creates an environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

Energy Safety Canada thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.