Advisor, Public Affairs

Boralex is a major player in renewable energy specializing in four sectors of activity: wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and storage.

We have been based in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada, for 30 years and have since expanded our horizons and established our business in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.

OUR PURPOSE

On our planet where electricity is central to fighting climate change, we have a responsibility to produce it sustainably for future generations.

OUR MISSION

At Boralex, we provide renewable and affordable energy for all, creating value to share with our partners.

OUR VISION

To achieve our missions, we rely on the best of our strengths.

Thanks to our fearlessness, our discipline, our expertise, and our diversity, we continue to be an industry leader.

And we do it with pleasure.

YOUR CHALLENGE
- Reporting to the Vice President of Public Affairs and Communication, North America your role and responsibilities as a Public Affairs and Communications Advisor in Ontario include:

- Collaborate on the development and execution of internal and external government relations and communications strategies
- Prepare internal communications documents to guide internal awareness of policy developments, proposed legislation and regulations, and other government policies that could impact Boralex's development and operations in Ontario
- Represent Boralex before government stakeholders and within business associations, environmental and sustainability organizations and the renewable energy sector by participating in working groups, conferences, and committees
- Manage and maintain key internal and external communications assets and channels such as newsletters, organizational announcements, press releases, social media, editorials, and open houses
- Write, edit and maintain quality control of communications content, including articles, videos, social media, website, etc.
- Collaborate closely with the Development team and assist them in developing renewable energy projects through strategic communications and grassroot engagement
- Support the Development team in drafting bid packages for calls for tenders, through the identification of key stakeholders, the development of content, and creative approaches to tender solicitations
- Collaborate with the Operations team to assist them in managing issues related to the electricity production activities of our operational assets
- Work in partnership with the Operations team and the Corporate Communications team in a crisis to preserve the organization's reputation
- Generate ideas and identify key moments in time for creative storytelling opportunities to contribute to the Boralex brand
- Partner with colleagues across the business unit to ensure strategic alignment and leverage Boralex’s full resources
- Identify opportunities to modernize internal communications, make process improvements, and drive efficiencies
- Identify and track key performance metrics to report on results

YOUR SKILLS
- University degree in a relevant discipline (public relations, government, communications or other)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confidence in communicating across a wide variety of platforms, including digital, written, and in-person presentations.
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Available to travel regularly in U.S. and Canada (Toronto and Montréal).
- Able to work under pressure and manage several projects simultaneously with very short deadlines
- Able to work as part of a team and establish good relationships
- Cognizant of the need to maintain confidentiality and corporate image, and a keen interest in current events within the public and political spheres
- Experience with the media a plus
- Ability to understand, read, and write in French a plus.

AT BORALEX WE OFFER

Boralex fosters a culture of sustainable performance in its day-to-day activities.

We are committed to operating in a manner that is consistent with our business objectives. We are taking action for growth and long-term profitability by making our stakeholders’ satisfaction a priority. Therefore, continuous improvement is at the core of our practices and drives us to set clear, ambitious and quantifiable goals.

Our strength lies in our team’s synergy and diversity. Through autonomy, trial and error and our collaborators’ empowerment, our teams embody a culture of sustainable performance. Our human relationships are based on transparency, inclusion and caring. That work environment enables us to enjoy working together every day. Each and every day, we make sure everyone can grow and contribute to Boralex’s mission.
- Contribute to the growth of a company that’s actively involved in energy transition.
- Add your talent to an agile work team.
- Expand your knowledge through continuous learning.
- Keep fit with a membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice.Spend more time with your family thanks to