Manager, Corporate Communication

LOCATION**:Fort McMurray, Alberta**

EMPLOYMENT STATUS**:12 to 18 Months, Full-time**

SALARY**:NEGOTIABLE**

BENEFITS**:Cost of Living Allowance (while residing in the region); Comprehensive Benefits; Pension**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- These duties listed are intended as a guideline of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar or related.
- Contribute to the development of strategies to achieve the corporation strategic priorities and long-term goals for the image of the organization, and its stakeholders.
- Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of the organizations marketing and communications plans and policies.
- Manage direct reports and vendors in communications and media relations, social media, creative services, and digital media by assigning work, monitoring progress/performance and providing input and guidance as required.
- Develop and/or amend policies and procedures pertaining to marketing (inclusive of web usage policies), social media and communications for the organization.
- Plan, execute and evaluate marketing and communications for the Organization.
- Plan, execute and evaluate marketing and communication initiatives in collaboration with various business units and management team annually.
- Maintain an ongoing understanding of each business unit.
- Maintain and foster positive relationships with the organization marketing and communications vendors and suppliers.
- Develop and maintain a plan for digital presence, including but not limited to the website, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.
- Work with and attend as required organization events to ensure stakeholder obligations are met.
- Provides monthly written updates and reports to the Senior leadership team.
- Develop, forecast, and report on annual departmental budget.
- Ensure team is aware of the schedule of financial and value-in-kind contributions resulting from contracts with corporate partners; and the service/signage/identification requirements of contractual obligations with stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education/Experience**
- A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Development, Public Relations or Equivalent. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- A minimum of 4 years’ progressive experience in marketing, public relations, communications.

**Knowledge/Skills**
- Able to work independently as well as within multiple cross functional teams.
- Ability to consult and strategize as a business partner with other business units on the marketing and/or communication approach.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a high paced environment.
- Must be adaptable and flexible to change.
- Strong Negotiating skills
- Highly adept at managing client and vendor relationships
- Excellent content writing and storytelling skills (e.g., press releases, editorials, speeches)
- Strong verbal and inter-personal communication skills demonstrating high levels of diplomacy.
- Leaderships skills - Emotional Intelligence, Relationship building, Problem Solving, Coaching.
- Detailed in planning and execution - pre event, on site, and post event.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

**Other Requirements**:

- Ability to travel as required.
- A valid Alberta Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal, FMWBEDT leased, or rental vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
- License Required: Class Five (5).

**Safety**:
As an employee of the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT), the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure while in the employ of the FMWBEDT the health and safety of employees, contractors and the public.

**Who We Are**:
Governed by an independent board of directors and managed by an entrepreneurial, customer-centric team, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism’s focus is on creating new wealth for the region, measured as economic impact. Our mission is to co-create and activate transformative economic opportunities for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. We want the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region to be recognized as an economic engine for our country and respected as one of Canada’s top places for young people to raise their families and accelerate their careers.

**Working Conditions**:
Working in an office environment with frequent interruptions, a high degree of discretion must be used due to the confidentiality of work. Duties may require the use of a personal or company vehicle for business travel purposes.


**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: From $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person