Manager, Communications and Public Affairs

Manager, Communications and Public Affairs

Elexicon Energy

Elexicon Energy is the fourth largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario, providing reliable energy services to more than 169,000 customers in the Region of Durham. 

We power life’s most meaningful moments, creating harmonious connections between experiences, people and the environments where they dwell. Through our safe and reliable services, we illuminate, move, grow, comfort, nourish, and educate, ultimately shaping stronger communities and a better world. 

Elexicon Energy was formed when two companies merged in 2019. We’re building a vibrant brand and a strong organizational culture based on shared values. 

Overview  

Reporting to the Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Services, the Manager, Communications and Public Affairs will be responsible for building Elexicon Energy’s reputation and brand from the inside out. The successful candidate is a leader with a strong vision who will be responsible for: 

• Managing and developing a dynamic communications team
• Building relationships with key stakeholders and government officials at the federal, provincial and municipal levels
• Developing strategic plans and proposals in a broad range of internal and external communications areas
• Leading the execution of integrated communications programs – collaborating with team members from across the organization and external stakeholders, when required – targeting customers, stakeholders, industry and internal audiences
• Managing critical issues by participating in media relations, issues, emergency preparedness and crisis management activities, acting as a spokesperson when required
• Evaluating and reporting the success of communications programs and initiatives
• Providing communications guidance and support to internal departments, such as Customer Experience
• Developing executive-ready materials, presentations and reports
• Proactively identifying reputational opportunities and risks
• Managing budgeting, vendors and resourcing
• Acting as a key communications contact in emergency situations, including evenings and weekends
• Developing a solid understanding of our business and the industry to add value in strategic business planning
• Staying up-to-date on industry news, trends and digital communications platforms

Skills and Experience  

• 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience managing direct reports and budgets
• A strong understanding of the Canadian government and legislative process at federal, provincial and municipal levels, including established relationships with elected officials
• Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder relations
• Strong command of key tactical elements of communications consulting including content marketing, public affairs, executive support, issues management, internal communications, media relations, influencer relations, stakeholder relations, social media, paid support and measurement
• Strong writing ability to contribute to material development such as policy briefs, speeches, backgrounders, annual reports, board communications
• As we continue building our organizational culture, experience in change management would be considered an asset
• Ability to prioritize work in order to stay organized and focused on highest impact, most time-sensitive items
• Resilience in adapting to evolving situations, plans and strategies
• Excellent writing and presentation skills

People and Culture 

• Outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Confident, professional, mature disposition
• Positive, collaborative and solution-oriented
• Proactive, self-motivated and highly reliable
• Committed to the growth and success of themselves and others
• Self-aware and open-minded

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resume to hr@elexiconenergy.com by November 27, 2020. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Please note that accommodations can be provided upon request. Only the candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in Elexicon Energy.

November 6, 2020