Communications Coordinator

Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 360-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
This position will be an indirect report to the Public Relations & Communications Specialist, who will offer guidance and senior level oversight to the position. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for providing internal and external communications support to the organization.

**REPORTS TO**: Vice President, Human Resources

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**:
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting the execution, review, and refinement of Tundra’s Internal Communications Plan in the following areas:
**Internal Communications**
- Communications
- Provide design and content support for employee communication needs such as engagement activities, Executive and Management communication support, & Committee communications support
- Develop Health & Safety communications materials including, but not limited to newsletters, safety alerts and bulletins.
- Support Tundra’s annual United Way Campaign through participation on United Way Committee.
- Support the development and execution of Tundra Townhall events.
- Support the development and placement of executive announcements.
- Brand Management
- Ensure brand guidelines are current, clear and available to employees to protect Tundra’s brand.
- Partner with the administrative team to ensure promotional items are on brand and inventory is managed.
- Partner with the HR team to ensure talent acquisition strategies are supported with branding materials to attract new employees. Maintain corporate templates including design, implementation and ease of use.- Photo & Video Library Management
- Plan and capture on-site activities and events (photography for story writing/telling) that effectively promotes employee engagement. Arrange for corporate photography services- Network Drive & Intranet Content Creation and Coordination
- Assist with the management of corporate electronic files, ensuring appropriate accessibility, confidentiality and organization.
- Maintain SharePoint with regular design and content enhancements.
- Provide timely updates and consistency with provision of information.
- Provide recommendations for new ways to engage employees.

**External Communications**
- Media
- Manage Tundra’s LinkedIn page
- Act as backup for media relations, including media triage and coordination with Tundra’s media team.
- Support Public Relations & Communications Specialist as required with community relations, external website updates, and sustainability initiatives.

**WHAT YOU NEED**:

- At least 5 years of experience in a communications or marketing role.
- Bachelor of Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field is required.
- Experience in the oil and gas industry, government relations is an asset.
- Strong proficiency with:

- Microsoft: Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint
- Adobe Suite: Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop
- Canva
- Slido
- Survey Monkey
- WordPress

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:

- Highly self-motivated, able to take initiative and communicate effectively and efficiently.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a deadline driven environment while delivery high quality results on time.
- Ability to think critically, express creativity and innovate to elevate Tundra’s internal and external communications.
- Strong relationship-building capabilities and a collaborative working style.
- Ability to effectively liaise other employees, as well as a range of internal departments.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of/pride in supporting the communications function.