Engagement and Communications Manager (Term) | |
| Job ID | 35-C6-A9-6C-30-F7 |
| Company | Atomic Energy of Canada |
| Location | Chalk River |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2020-10-20 |
| Posted Until | 2020-11-19 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Creative Media and Writers |
| Description | |
| Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is a federal Crown corporation responsible for enabling nuclear science and technology and protecting the environment by managing the Government of Canada's decommissioning and radioactive waste responsibilities. We deliver our mandate through a contractual arrangement with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) for the management and operation of our sites. Details on AECL’s activities and our governance model can be found on our website www.aecl.ca. AECL is currently looking for an Engagement and Communications Manager (term position up to one (1) year) based out of our Chalk River, Ontario or Ottawa office location. The Engagement and Communications Manager (Manager) reports to the Director of Communications and Government Reporting, and supports AECL on various aspects of communications-related activities, with a specific focus on supporting the Director of Communications on Indigenous and stakeholder engagement. The scope of the position also includes support to AECL on all aspects of communications work, as required, including support for both internal and external communications, including preparing responses to media requests, supporting and tracking media and social media activity and presence. Indigenous and stakeholder engagement management includes supporting AECL on planning for and coordinating engagement activities and events, building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous groups and stakeholders, identifying engagement opportunities and new ways of reaching stakeholders, coordinating with CNL on engagement activities, and supporting oversight of engagement activities. The Manager will also support broadly the needs of the whole AECL organization around writing, editing, drafting, analyzing, coordinating and monitoring, with respect to briefing materials and government reporting materials. Responsibilities involve maintaining and growing relationships across the organization, as well as relationships with CNL, stakeholders and Indigenous groups. Essential Responsibilities: Manage, plan, coordinate and execute Indigenous and stakeholder engagement activities in collaboration with others in AECL Support, coordinate and manage any aspect of AECL’s Indigenous consultations in collaboration with others in AECL Draft, edit, update, and manage AECL’s strategies, plans, procedures and tracking logs with respect to Indigenous and stakeholder engagement and consultation Support AECL’s communication activities, both internal and external, including: news releases, drafting media responses, preparations of internal communication materials and all-hands meetings, and all other communications needs Support the monitoring of media and social media, and internal government context Contribute to maintaining and enhancing AECL’s web and social media presence Provide support in overseeing CNL’s activities related to stakeholder and Indigenous engagement Collaborate with counterparts in CNL and in other organizations as required Support, as required, any aspect of strategic business planning, corporate reporting and government reporting Provide, as required, support for coordination and documentation needs of the missions Provide writing, editing, analysis, coordination and data gathering support for any aspect of AECL’s business | |
| Education Requirements | University Degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Business, Finance, Science, Engineering, Public Policy, Political Science, English, French or related field |
| Experience | Five to ten years of experience working with a variety of stakeholders or clients Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both English and French Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders Excellent time management skills to deliver on a range of requests often within very limited timeframes Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, or policy roles Experience related to Indigenous engagement or consultation is an asset Experience working on nuclear issues is an asset Experience working on strategic issues across a broad range of topics or organizations is an asset |
| Languages | English And French |
| Work Settings | Please note the selected candidate must successfully meet Government of Canada security clearance requirements. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. AECL is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workplace. Preference may be given to members of a designated group (i.e., a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority) to address identified under-representation, if applicable. We encourage candidates to self-identify. This position is designated bilingual. However, in the event that none of the candidates meet the language requirements, candidates meeting all other essential qualifications could be considered. |
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