CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SENIOR SPECIALIST

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SENIOR SPECIALIST

Essex Power Corporation’s vision is to be an Energy Provider that utilizes best in class people, processes, and technology to lead the marketplace in sustainable energy solutions. Our customers will receive the greatest value by integrating an economic and environmental balance to the products and services we deliver to them. As an Energy Provider, we will be a community leader in ensuring that environmental stewardship is a vital component of our services to increase customer awareness of proper energy utilization and management.

We are presently inviting applications for the Full-Time (12-to-18-month Contract) position of:
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SENIOR SPECIALIST 

The Corporate Communications Senior Specialist is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, development, delivery and evaluation of internal and external marketing and communication strategies and plans that align with Essex Power and its group of companies.  The role supports corporate communications, branding, customer experience initiatives and energy conservation strategies.  The Senior Specialist also supports the development and implementation of the customer’s digital experience and creating an online presence for Essex Power. 

As a member of the Essex Power Corporation communications team, the successful candidate will posses the following:

Skills and Abilities: 

• Advanced skills in social media marketing including Facebook, X, LinkedIn
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Advanced time management skills
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Advanced proficiency with WordPress
• Intermediate Adobe Cloud and Goggle Analytics skills
• Basic project management skills
• Basic skills in using Hootsuite and Canva

Knowledge: 

• Intermediate knowledge of rates and the distribution system
• Intermediate knowledge of marketing principles and plans
• Intermediate knowledge of public relations and communications tools
• Intermediate knowledge of renewable energy generation and conservation programs in Ontario
• Intermediate knowledge of the Ontario Energy Market
• Intermediate knowledge of communication/publication software
• Basic knowledge of website management
• Basic knowledge of renewable energy resources
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual’s, the organization and operational requirements 

Experience, Education, Licenses, Other 

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Communications or Public Relations
• 2+ years in an external communications role
• Experience in the Electric Distribution sector an asset
• Experience in writing news releases
• Valid Class G driver’s license
• Ability for occasional travel outside of Essex County. 

All the above is subject to validation and/or testing. 

To find out more about Essex Power, visit our website at www.essexpower.ca 

Interested applicants are invited to submit in confidence a cover letter and a detailed resume as a single document (saving file as your last name and first name with no spaces) by October 6, 2023 to 

recruitment@essexpower.ca 

*Please note Corporate Communications Specialist in subject line* 

Essex Power Corporation is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. To achieve this, we strive to create a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes everyone and encourages equitable opportunities for all employees, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment opportunities. 

Essex Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.