Senior Regional Communications Advisor

Cenovus Energy•Toledo, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cenovus is seeking a Senior Regional Communications Advisor to support our Toledo refinery, providing strategic communications counsel aligned with business priorities and values. This role is responsible for developing and executing communications across refinery operations, including employee, community, and stakeholder engagement. The position also supports government relations, social investment, and incident and emergency communications. This is an office-based role, subject to Cenovus’s workplace and flexibility policies. Interested in working in Toledo? Learn more!

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the US
8+ years of experience, primarily in communications
High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant post-secondary education, such as a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related program, is an asset.
Proven track record as a communications strategist and accomplished implementer of communication plans, with proven internal and external influencing skills at senior and executive management levels.
Experience crafting communications that align business needs with corporate goals, with a confident presence and the ability to clearly articulate strategies and concepts and to influence senior and executive management.
Experience in communicating change, building strong internal and external relationships, and collaborating with stakeholders; demonstrated ability to work independently and across teams with strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

Promote and enhance the company's reputation as a responsible integrated energy leader; anticipate and mitigate potential risks to Cenovus's reputation.
Provide strategic and operational communications counsel to regional leadership and Corporate Communications as a member of the refinery’s leadership team.
Develop and execute communication plans in support of key initiatives and in alignment with Cenovus’s business priorities including supporting town halls, turnarounds, employee events, as well as to support regional priorities, and other key programs.
Consult with internal clients, including refinery management, to determine their communications needs and the best tactics to meet their objectives.
Write and edit a variety of communications materials including communication plans, reports, presentations, media statements, announcements /articles, brochures, emails/memos, newsletters, change management materials, TV screens, speeches, and scripting for videos.
Provide counsel to the local leadership team on crisis management if required.
Act as a member of the Crisis Response Team and as onsite Public Information Officer.