Vice President, Communications & External Affairs

Eavor • Calgary, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Communications & External Affairs will lead our global communications, government relations, and brand management function at a pivotal stage of growth. This role is critical to shaping and amplifying our position as a global leader in next-generation geothermal energy. The VP will drive a clear, consistent narrative that supports our business strategy, enhances our brand, strengthens stakeholder relationships, and enables successful financing and growth. The successful candidate will operate as a key member of the executive leadership team, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, and serving as a trusted advisor to the CCO and executive team.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in business, communications, external affairs or government relations
• Experience developing and executing strategic communications and external affairs programs at a global level
• Strong experience supporting capital raises, major transactions, or high-growth environments
• Understanding of government relations, policy development, and/or stakeholder engagement
• Executive presence with an ability to advise and influence senior leadership and Boards
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business strategy into clear, impactful communications
• Stakeholder Influence: Strong relationship builder across government, media, and executive audiences
• Execution Excellence: Balances strategy with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment
• Judgment & Risk Management: Skilled in navigating complex, high-stakes situations
• Leadership: Builds and leads high-performing, collaborative teams
• Storytelling: Exceptional communicator with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts

Nice To Haves

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, clean technology, or similarly complex, regulated industries is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction on an integrated global communications strategy aligned with corporate priorities and business evolution
• Ensure clear, consistent, and compelling messaging across all internal and external channels
• Position the company as a global thought leader in clean energy and next-generation geothermal
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for executive communications, including messaging, presentations, and thought leadership
• Lead global government relations strategy, focused on advancing policy alignment and securing funding opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across federal, provincial/state, and international governments
• Oversee external advisors (e.g., lobbyists, agencies) to ensure coordinated, high-impact advocacy
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory, political, and reputational risks
• Drive proactive media strategy to enhance visibility, credibility, and share of voice in priority markets
• Oversee brand positioning and messaging to reflect the company’s evolution toward a technology licensing and services model
• Lead high-impact campaigns supporting key milestones (e.g., financing, product launches, major projects)
• Act as a spokesperson as appropriate
• Develop and implement an internal communications strategy that drives alignment, engagement, and transparency
• Ensure employees are informed, aligned, and empowered as brand ambassadors
• Partner with the People & Culture team and leadership to reinforce culture, values, and organizational priorities
• Oversee strategic marketing and brand initiatives, ensuring a disciplined, high-impact approach
• Provide strategic oversight on the development of core brand assets (website, content, visual identity, campaigns)
• Ensure alignment between communications, marketing, and business development efforts
• Establish and maintain communications and external affairs governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and playbooks
• Ensure consistency, quality, and risk management across all external communications
• Oversee crisis communications planning and execution
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Communications & External Affairs team, aligned to corporate priorities
• Establish clear roles, accountabilities, and performance expectations across the function
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities to build team capability and bench strength
• Ensure the function is appropriately resourced and structured to deliver on strategic objectives
• Support corporate financing efforts through targeted, high-impact communications
• Elevate global visibility and credibility in key markets
• Advance government relations priorities, including funding and policy alignment
• Strengthen communications governance and operational discipline
• Align communications with the company’s evolving business model and growth strategy

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including upside opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits package which includes health, dental and life
• Company sponsored Health Care Spending Account
• Company sponsored RRSP matching program
• Fast-paced, fun, and collaborative working environment
• Company-sponsored professional development
• A team invested in you both personally and professionally
• New and freshly renovated office space including gym membership
• The opportunity to change the world and be a part of the evolution of scalable, clean, baseload and dispatchable power

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed