Senior Advisor, Communications Governance and Planning

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is a non‑partisan, research‑based industry association that advocates on behalf of our member companies, large and small, that explore for, develop, and produce oil and natural gas throughout Canada. Our associate members provide a wide range of services that support the upstream industry.

CAPP’s members produce nearly three quarters of Canada’s annual oil and natural gas production and provide approximately 450,000 direct and indirect jobs in nearly all regions of Canada. According to the most recently published data, the industry contributes over $70 billion to Canada’s GDP, as well as $45 billion in taxes and royalties to governments across the country. CAPP is a solution‑oriented partner and works with all levels of government to ensure a thriving Canadian oil and natural gas industry.

We strive to meet the need for safe, reliable, affordable, and responsibly produced energy, for Canada and the world. We are proud to amplify industry efforts to reduce GHG emissions from oil and gas production and support Indigenous participation and prosperity.

The Senior Advisor, Communications Governance and Planning is responsible for ensuring effective governance of communications collateral across all of CAPP’s platforms as well as being the chief content editor. This role is critical to ensuring CAPP’s ability to clearly, consistently and effectively communicate across audiences, reduce operational risk, and support organizational priorities. This is a strategic, non‑partisan role that builds strong relationships within both the public sector and corporate settings.

This role is a key member of the Communications team, reporting to the Director, Communications.

• Ensure information in CAPP’s communication channels (website, printed materials, etc.) is effectively governed, regularly updated, and appropriately reviewed by subject matter experts.
• Serve as chief editor for Communications and media relations, ensuring that written materials are of high quality, adhere to CAPP’s style guide, and use effective messaging.
• Develop, maintain, and update Communications resources, processes, and systems to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular audits of communications materials to assess and maintain relevance and accuracy.
• Assist in managing special projects and supporting external events and campaigns.
• Provide Communications leadership with advice on continuous improvement and initiatives.
• Support the team as an active writer and content creator as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive project success and meet organisational goals.

• Execute project plans and daily operations by providing expertise, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to broader organisational strategies.
• Understand strategic project directions, foster team commitment, and use insights from industry trends and regulations to support decision‑making.
• Manage and prioritise personal performance, tasks, and resources, while providing updates on progress, schedules, and budget impacts.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contribute to team‑level decisions, and gather feedback from leaders to enhance results.
• Support CAPP’s priorities and values by embracing teamwork, collaboration, and continuous personal and professional growth.
• Maintain alignment with departmental goals, demonstrate reliability, support change initiatives, and sustain relationships with external partners.
• Demonstrate CAPP’s guiding principles of high performance, collaboration, and integrity to ensure that organisational practices consistently reflect our culture.

• A minimum of five years’ work experience in journalism, communications, or technical writing.
• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Canada’s oil and gas industry is considered an asset.
• Exceptional copy editor, proofreader, and writer with familiarity with CP Style or similar style guides.
• Demonstrated ability to edit and write in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences (e.g., social…