Director Communications, Liquid Pipelines

Enbridge • Calgary, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Communications, Liquids Pipelines, is a senior leadership role within Enbridge’s Communications, Reputation & Marketing (CRM) team within Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability (PACS). This position serves as the primary strategic communications partner to the Liquids Pipelines (LP) business unit, translating complex business priorities into integrated, high‑impact internal and external communications strategies. As a trusted advisor to executive leaders, you will lead a high‑performing team and work closely with the business unit and enterprise team to strengthen reputation, manage risk, and deliver communications that support safe, reliable operations and long‑term growth across one of Enbridge’s most critical businesses. You are a strategic, confident, and influential communications leader who thrives in complex, high‑profile environments. You bring a strong client-focused approach and the ability to connect business strategy, stakeholder expectations, and excellence in communication.

Requirements

• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of progressive experience in communications, public affairs, or reputation management
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives in large, matrixed organizations
• Deep expertise in issues management, and crisis communications
• Strong business and financial competence, with the ability to assess risk and impact
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across multiple channels
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams
• Ability to navigate complexity, operate with autonomy, and maintain composure in high‑pressure situations

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the energy sector, regulatory environments, and government relations in Canada and/or the U.S. is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted senior communications advisor and coach to LP executive and senior leaders
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans aligned to LP business objectives and enterprise priorities
• Anticipate stakeholder impacts, reputational risks, and emerging issues, providing clear, strategic communications counsel
• Lead, develop, and mentor a business-unit focused team, and work collaboratively with CRM centres of excellence
• Set clear objectives, ensure quality and consistency across deliverables, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Lead integrated communications programs supporting LP operations, growth projects, and business development, including: Executive communications – positioning the LP President and Executive Management Team as thought leaders through conferences, media engagements, and public forums
• Issues management – proactively managing reputational risk and serving as a senior leader on Enbridge’s Crisis Communications Response Team
• Media relations – guiding proactive and reactive media strategies in alignment with enterprise media Center of Excellence
• Digital communications – shaping LP digital and social media strategies in partnership with enterprise digital center of excellence
• Employee communications – delivering cohesive internal communications, including town halls, leadership messages, videos, and engagement initiatives in partnership with employee communications center of excellence

Benefits

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior