Communications Advisor

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 03/09/2025

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is currently looking for a Communications Advisor based in our Calgary Office.

The communications advisor will work as a member of the Media and Issues Management team to protect and enhance Cenovus’s reputation externally, provide strategic communications guidance and support to Cenovus’s entire communication group and provide video story-telling expertise to internal clients. The role requires strategic and critical thinking skills to lead and complete a variety of tasks and projects across different internal teams and requires the ability to build strong partnerships with internal subject-matter experts and leaders, including the Cenovus Leadership Team (CLT) and senior leaders.

What you’ll do:

• Developing and  implementing strategic communication plans that contribute to Cenovus’s business goals

• Leading all aspects of video story telling and production on behalf of internal clients and the Media & Issues Management team

• Coordinate, write and develop external communication materials, including: speaking notes, key messages, print collateral, speeches, FAQs, digital display content, or whatever is required

• Ensure all communication materials reflect Cenovus’s brand and align with our strategy and culture, and are reviewed by the right internal subject matter experts

• Provide recommendations for new tools or improvements to existing tools that help production and execution of communications goals

• Provide communications support for company events when required (e.g. town halls, Innovation Summit etc.)

• Lead a variety of external projects that require writing, coordination with designers/vendors, and managing reviews and approvals

• Participate in the rotation of being the point person on the media relations inbox

• Over time become part of the Crisis Communications rotation as communications officer 

• Develop a strong understanding of Cenovus’s business, technology and key messaging, and stay informed on company and industry news and issues

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• 5 years of communications experience in a corporate setting or similar environment, including media

• Superior writing and editing skills

• Experience working with external communications, including digital communications solutions

• Video production experience including writing, shooting and editing

• Familiarity with the oil and gas industry and an understanding of current issues would be beneficial

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, March 8th, 2025.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.  

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