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Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is focused on delivering safe, reliable service to power our customers. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes for our customers, the people and businesses of this province. We pride ourselves on being strong and steady, tried and true; while innovating in our approaches to our business. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.

We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Senior Communications Specialist
Competition Number: NLH-RE-25-021
Status: Term
Location: St. John's

We're looking for a senior communications professional - someone who thrives in a complex and fast paced environment and is looking to contribute to a changing organization in a rapidly changing electricity industry. The successful candidate will provide strategy and innovative communications skill to help Hydro achieve a variety of business goals. From external communications and issues management, to employee communications and culture work, to brand development and reputation management - our communications team is doing it all. You could be a part of it too!

In this role you can expect to:

• Work with a team of skilled communications professionals to develop effective communications messaging and strategies for Hydro.
• Provide strategic advice to varied teams and employees at all levels, including senior leadership and executive.
• Work with highly technical information, but find and create interesting stories that inspire.
• Be innovative in your approach to connect with audiences as you produce of a variety of communications materials including speeches, presentations, website content, social media content, and employee communications.
• Work to build Hydro's brand and culture, helping connect employees to our values and foster engagement.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Public Relations, Communications or Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) degree
2. 10 years' experience in the Public Relations/Communications field
3. Experience working and advising senior level management and executive
4. A flair for creating compelling written communication along with superb attention to detail.
5. Creativity and curiosity, and experience with a wide range of innovative communications approaches.
6. Ability to successfully implement communication plans and projects with competing deadlines and schedules.
7. Experience working in the energy/utility sector is a definite asset.

CLOSING DATE: March 17, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro manages our province's electricity system. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes because we know our customers are counting on us. Through our generation, transmission and distribution operations, we're committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing residents, businesses and communities across the province with safe, reliable power. For more information, visit www.nlhydro.com.

Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.