Communications Insights Advisor

FortisBC•Surrey, BC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers. We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,800 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C. Position Overview You’re a suave communications expert who can elegantly craft communications strategies that support corporate objectives and elevate FortisBC’s profile and reputation with key audiences. Collaboration is critical to your success, and you’ll work closely with business units to identify communications opportunities while incorporating insights from internal and external partners. Your unique skillset and experience would be an excellent match for our Communications Insights Advisor position. In this role, reporting to the Senior Manager, External Communications, you’ll play a key part in supporting FortisBC’s brand and business objectives. You’ll be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic communications briefs that provide insights for the external communications team to execute on. In year 1, you will: Develop a thorough understanding of FortisBC’s brand and business objectives to craft strategic communications briefs that support corporate business objectives and departmental initiatives. Build working relationships across the organization to identify communications needs, supporting any issues that may arise. Participate in all aspects of communications projects, from briefing meetings and unified solutions presentations through to project launch, and support other team members as they execute the briefs. In year 2, you will: Act as a trusted communications advisor, anticipating strategic communications needs. Drive continued success and performance of communications campaigns and projects that strengthen FortisBC brand and perception by evaluating outcomes and performance and identifying areas for improvement. Provide experience-based, judgement-driven advice, support and coaching to leaders and employees that help business units and the department as a whole achieve their communications objectives.

Requirements

A degree in communications, marketing or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution, plus a minimum of four (4) years related experience.
Exceptional strategic-thinking skills with a focus on utilizing information (i.e. research, existing materials, media/issues scans, business partner insights) to identify a communications opportunity and develop a robust communications brief.
Proven interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with internal business partners and communications counterparts at various external organizations and stakeholder groups.
Excellent collaboration skills to understand and identify communications opportunities and needs.
Proven adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage a high volume of work, deadline pressures and last-minute changes.
Effective leadership, decision making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of FortisBC’s brand and business objectives to craft strategic communications briefs that support corporate business objectives and departmental initiatives.
Build working relationships across the organization to identify communications needs, supporting any issues that may arise.
Participate in all aspects of communications projects, from briefing meetings and unified solutions presentations through to project launch, and support other team members as they execute the briefs.
Act as a trusted communications advisor, anticipating strategic communications needs.
Drive continued success and performance of communications campaigns and projects that strengthen FortisBC brand and perception by evaluating outcomes and performance and identifying areas for improvement.
Provide experience-based, judgement-driven advice, support and coaching to leaders and employees that help business units and the department as a whole achieve their communications objectives.