Communications Officer - Jobs in Kincardine, ON

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Location:Kincardine, ON, CA, N0G 2TOReq ID: 33522Status: Regular Full TimeEducation Level: University Degree in Communications, Political Science, History, or other relevant discipline.Location: Kincardine, ONUntil further notice, this role will be a work-from-home position due to the (COVID-19) pandemic.Travel: Yes- 25%Deadline to Apply: July 2, 2021OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact—all while safely keeping the lights on.Now we’ve set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.JOB OVERVIEWOntario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Communications Officer located in Kincardine, ON.This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAssist in the identification and implementation of corporate relations and communications strategies, processes, and programs.Help create and maintain relationships with identified internal and external stakeholders to support the achievement of business goals and strategies.Assist in creating, developing, and executing a social media program across channels including Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.Assist in providing information to and coordinating spokesperson responses to employees, community stakeholders, and media.Provide writing services for internal and external communications including site communications, municipal counsel updates, spokesperson presentations, media releases and other specialized writing projects.Assist in Indigenous Relations and other community relations programs to address issues and impacts.Coordinate and maintain the production of publications in all mediums.EDUCATIONRequires a University Degree in Communications, Political Science, History, or other relevant discipline.QUALIFICATIONSRequires minimum 4 years of experience with developing communications in a complex corporate communications environment.Requires a strong knowledge of English, both oral and written to effectively manage communications programs with all internal and external contacts.Requires skilled understanding of various social media platforms.Experience in the energy sector or a government agency considered an asset.Requires expert use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.WHY OPGAs Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, OPG offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a fast-paced work environment. Being an OPG employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to the province’s wellbeing.At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:Exceptional range of opportunities province-wideLong-term career growth and development opportunitiesElectricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG.Our promise to you:We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.Opportunities to stretch and develop.Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.APPLICATION PROCESSPlease submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., July 2, 2021. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.ACCOMMODATIONSOPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com.