AltaGas - Director, Corporate, Midstream and Brand Communications

AltaGas Ltd.•Calgary, AB

About The Position

AltaGas is seeking a Director, Corporate, Midstream & Brand Communications to develop and lead enterprise-wide communication and brand strategies that support business objectives, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and enhance AltaGas' reputation across North America. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business leaders, providing strategic counsel on communications, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and brand strategy. The Director will lead a high-performing team and collaborate with senior leaders to develop communication strategies supporting operational priorities, business growth, organizational transformation, and stakeholder confidence. This is an opportunity to influence at the highest levels of the organization and shape the future of communications for a leading North American energy infrastructure company.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive communications experience, including leadership roles within corporate communications, public affairs, brand management, or related disciplines.
5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Experience supporting senior executives and advising leadership teams on communication, reputation, and stakeholder engagement matters.
Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise communication and brand strategies.
Strong understanding of midstream operations, energy markets, and industry-specific communications considerations.
Expertise in corporate communications, executive communications, media relations, crisis communications, reputation management, and brand strategy.
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, coupled with the ability to influence senior leaders and build alignment across complex organizations.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate organizational priorities into impactful communication strategies.

Nice To Haves

Energy, infrastructure, midstream, or related industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated corporate, midstream, brand, and communication strategies aligned with business priorities and organizational objectives.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and business leaders on communications, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and brand-related matters.
Lead communication frameworks that support organizational growth, transformation, operational initiatives, and change.
Lead communications strategies supporting midstream operations, projects, and key business initiatives.
Partner closely with operational leaders to proactively identify opportunities, risks, and stakeholder considerations.
Ensure communications effectively support operational excellence, regulatory engagement, community relations, and business objectives.
Lead enterprise brand strategy, positioning, governance, and reputation management initiatives.
Oversee executive communications, including leadership messaging, presentations, speeches, town halls, and key organizational announcements.
Support consistent and effective messaging during periods of growth, transformation, and change.
Provide strategic oversight of media relations, issues management, spokesperson support, and external communications activities.
Lead crisis communication and reputation management planning while providing counsel during operational incidents and business disruptions.
Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, community partners, industry associations, media, and government representatives.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing communications team while creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Establish communication and brand performance metrics and leverage insights to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategies.