Corporate Communications Specialist / Entegrus Powerlines

Corporate Communications Specialist

Chatham, Ontario

(External Posting)                    

Entegrus Powerlines operates and maintains electricity distribution systems for over 63,000 customers in Southwestern Ontario. We are committed to operating with local values in mind, while delivering safe, reliable, and exceptional service to our customers, partners, and communities.  A core value of Entegrus is having inspired and empowered people.

Entegrus requires a dynamic and enthusiastic Corporate Communications Specialist for its Communications Department located in Chatham.  Reporting to the Director of Communications & Enterprise Transformation, this role will work with the Communications team to support and execute the organization’s internal and external communications strategy. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the community liaison and represent Entegrus at public events when required.
• Monitor and maintain the Entegrus corporate brand image and ensure that it is properly deployed internally and externally.
• Develop and execute project specific communication plans in order to ensure that key messages are consistently and effectively communicated.
• Support event planning for internal and external corporate events.
• Support, the development of an annual Corporate Marketing & Communications strategy and execute by way of media buying, ad design and/or the facilitation of ad design.
• Write and edit press releases and other communications, including articles for publications and organizational announcements. Assist executives and managers with speeches and presentations.
• Manage media inquiries by responding, rerouting or coordination interview requests.
• Manage website, social media, and digital signage content, including writing and editing articles, and liaising with appropriate internal subject matter experts to ensure content is current, correct and effective.
• Liaise with creative agencies regarding the creation of branded materials with respect to the company’s regulated and unregulated businesses.
• Provide marketing and communication support to the other Departments by way of promotions, advertisements, and customer education pieces.
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, or a similar area of study.
• Experience – A minimum of 2 years of experience in a communications position in a corporate environment.
• Knowledge – Microsoft office and web applications. Photo and/or video editing software would be considered an asset.
• Skills – Strong writing, editing and organizational skills.

Other – Possess and maintain a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence with an acceptable Driver’s Abstract and the ability to conduct limited inter-office and conference/training travel. The regular hours of work are from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., daily.  This is a salaried position and includes compensation and benefits in accordance with the company’s non-union benefit program. 

All qualified applicants may e-mail their resume quoting the “Corporate Communications Specialist” position in the subject line to: entegrusjobpostings@entegrus.com 

The closing date for all applications is May 12, 2025.  Entegrus is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees. 

Entegrus is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace culture that fosters inclusion and respect. Applicants who have been contacted for an interview, and who require accommodation during the recruitment process under the Human Rights Code or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, should contact Human Resources at 519-352-6300 or e-mail entegrusjobpostings@entegrus.com.  While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.