Communications Specialist
Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. is a local distribution company that is responsible for distributing electricity to 92,000 homes and businesses with the City of Kitchener and the Township of Wilmot.
As our Communications Specialist and part of the management team, you will assist with:
Key Responsibilities:
Creating, implementing and evaluating communications strategies and plans that align with the organization’s strategic plan.
Create goals and set measurable objectives. Monitor effectiveness and trends, ensure message accuracy, analyze and apply market research.
Provide marketing and communications support via strategic planning, production and implementation to promote conservation programs, customer service and media relations.
Developing key messages to be used during outages, composing press releases and other communication materials as the needs arise via social media and the website and assisting with formulating responses to customer inquiries as required.
Continually evaluate and utilize the latest technologies for social media platforms and recommend operational improvements when required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
A Bachelor of Arts degree in English and/or post-secondary education in a discipline relevant to communications, marketing and public relations
Minimum three years of progressive and pertinent work experience
Superior verbal and written communications skills
Ability to communicate messages in a professional and engaging manner designed to generate support in a target audience
Strong ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships while maintaining strong organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to teamwork principles
Experience in strategic communication planning to align with the organization’s strategic plan
Proficiency in MS Office applications, website content management and other social media platforms
Experience in the utility industry would be an asset
How to Apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply, in confidence, by submitting a cover letter and resume by email addressed to: careers@kwhydro.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process for the position to which you have applied and require a disability-related accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department.
August 29, 2016
