Consultant, Internal Communications Strategy

Permanent - Full Time

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**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Internal Communications Strategy Consultant is responsible for the development, maintenance and execution of SaskPower’s employee and executive communications strategies. Working closely with SaskPower’s Communications team, members of SaskPower’s executive, and business areas across the company, this position will tell SaskPower’s story to internal audiences and support employee engagement activities.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
As a part of SaskPower’s management team, Consultants are accountable to provide leadership and strategic consultation and support to a broad range of multiple functional areas.

Specific accountabilities for this position include:

- Developing and maintaining internal communications strategies and content and ensuring alignment of internal communications channels
- Contributing to the planning of virtual, in-person and hybrid events
- Coordinating production of multimedia assets, sometimes working with an agency of record, to support internal communications and engagement
- Providing strategic and confidential consultation and advice on a broad range of multiple functions, while offering creative solutions to the organization related to the management and day-to-day operations
- Keeping abreast of the latest trends in internal communications to identify opportunities for continuous improvement of current channels and platforms
- Lead and participate in projects identifying current and future business needs, industry best practices, opportunities and challenges of the organization or department(s); providing recommendations and executing operational improvements to methods, systems and procedures that impact SaskPower’s operations and people
- Lead and participate in cross-functional work teams, strategic planning initiatives, workshops and meetings in order to develop innovative and practical business solutions
- Develop, organize and deliver presentations, reports and briefings for internal and external audiences
- Drive and facilitate change, including making change happen throughout the organization through the implementation of strategic projects or initiatives
- Develop and maintain strategic networks and business relationships both internal and external to SaskPower in order to foster a positive and productive work environment
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, corporate programs and/or assigned staff as required

Other related duties as assigned

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or other related equivalent AND/OR;
- Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;
- Five (5) years of related experience in communications and a demonstrated ability to provide strategic communication planning and advice in support of business initiatives
- Excellent oral and written communication and storytelling skills
- Experience using content management systems would be an asset
- Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
- Results-oriented thinker with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
- Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable
- Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision-making skills
- Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
- Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

SaskPower offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are also a priority for us. At SaskPower, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and having a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to selections based on merit and to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include the four equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups / Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan. Visit our website for details.