Senior Communications Specialist

Job title: Senior Communications Specialist

Company: PCL Construction

Job description: The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We’re also looking at what’s next for you and how we can help you build a career you’re proud of. Whether you are looking for a corporate or construction career, exciting opportunities are waiting for you. Our people have helped us stand out as a leading general contracting organization, which is why we are always looking for new talent-individuals who can bring innovative solutions and thinking to every project.

As a Senior Communications Specialist for our North American Headquarters in Edmonton, you will contribute to our team by:

• Creating internal and external communication plans for mid-size to large projects and initiatives and ensuring they are measurable
• Coordinating and managing the resources and change management process to ensure success of planning
• Providing superior editing and proofreading support
• Aligning both written and visual communications to meet the business need
• Assisting in the production of multifaceted events
• Communicating complex items through written communication that are tailored to the right audience
• Providing recommendations on the appropriate communications and ensures PCL standards are met
• Participating in the department strategic-planning process
• Leading the development, execution, and evaluation of projects/initiatives as assigned
• Mentoring entry-level communications specialists on best practices and technical skills
• Developing strong, customer-focused relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Establishing him or herself as a trusted advisor to senior management and executives
• Partnering with top clients’ communications professionals on external communications
• Developing and executing external communication strategies for a topic/project/initiative
• Collaborating with clients on social media and looks for opportunities to partner
• Identifying potential risks on social media and recommends action
• Identifying opportunities for PCL to be thought leaders in speaking opportunities, articles, etc.
• Monitoring local media-relations efforts and responds to crisis communications
• Developing relationships with media and pitches stories on a regular basis, hosts media tours, etc. that result in positive media stories for the district/sector/region
• Working collaboratively with creative and marketing professionals to create appropriate visual communications solutions

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in marketing, communications, journalism or equivalent
• Seven years progressive experience in a communications role
• The ability to create multifaceted communications plans
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Superior editing and proofreading skills with the ability to identify business priorities and potential sensitivities
• An in-depth understanding of the various communications and marketing mediums
• The ability to effectively communicate the PCL brand and to effectively apply visual communications assets in alignment with PCL’s visual brand identity
• The ability to communicate key technical information in plain language for general consumption
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite and other specialized software as required
• The ability to coach and mentor entry-level communications professionals
• A high level of detail orientation, strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize
• The ability to interpret and use data analytics to analyze information and make recommendations
• The ability to research, analyze and organize information accurately and effectively
• A trusted communications advisor to peers, middle management and executives
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers
• The ability to act with discretion when handling confidential information
• A high level of critical thinking and sound decision-making skills

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Expected salary:

Location: Alberta

Job date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:40:57 GMT