Communications analyst - intermediate

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the province of Alberta. As Alberta’s independent utilities regulator, the AUC is responsible for ensuring that utility services are delivered in a manner that is fair, responsible and in the public interest.

The AUC regulates investor-owned natural gas, electric and water utilities, as well as certain municipally owned electric utilities, to ensure customers receive safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. It also oversees the construction, operation and decommissioning of electric facilities and provides regulatory oversight of Alberta’s wholesale electricity market and retail gas and electricity markets.

Through this work, the AUC supports safe, reliable and affordable utility service, while maintaining independent, evidence-based decision-making and public confidence in Alberta’s regulatory framework.

Reporting to the executive director of external affairs and communications, the communications analyst – intermediate provides strategic communications support across a broad range of corporate initiatives. The successful candidate is a skilled communicator and project coordinator who can manage competing priorities, develop clear and compelling communications products, and build strong relationships across the organization.

This position supports internal and external communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, digital communications, executive communications, government relations activities, and corporate initiatives. The ideal candidate can translate complex information into clear, audience-focused communications while managing multiple priorities and projects.

• Develop and implement communications plans, strategies and products that support organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Write, edit and coordinate a variety of communications materials, including news releases, web content, newsletters, speeches, presentations, briefing materials, key messages, reports and internal communications.
• Provide communications advice and support to executives and subject matter experts.
• Support media relations activities, including drafting media responses, monitoring media coverage and maintaining positive relationships with journalists and stakeholders.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement and consultation initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate internal events, including town halls, employee engagement activities, recognition events and others as required.
• Manage and maintain digital communication channels, including the AUC website, intranet, email communications and social media platforms (Linked In and You Tube).
• Ensure all communications products align with organizational standards, branding guidelines, Canadian Press style requirements and plain-language principles.
• Monitor emerging issues and identify potential communications risks and opportunities.

• Lead and support cross-functional projects by developing project plans, coordinating resources, tracking milestones and managing deliverables.
• Serve as project lead or communications representative on corporate initiatives and special projects.
• Coordinate website and digital modernization projects, including stakeholder consultation, requirements gathering, vendor coordination, testing and implementation activities.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops and engagement sessions, documenting decisions, action items and project outcomes.
• Build collaborative working relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Support government relations activities by monitoring legislative and policy developments, preparing briefing…