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At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers all the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.
We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come.
Are you ready to make a difference in our community?
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supervisor, Stakeholder and Community Relations, the Community Engagement Advisor is responsible for the effective implementation of programs and initiatives that engage Hydro Ottawa’s customers and the community we serve and to monitor and measure the ‘voice of the community’ in relation to Hydro Ottawa’s activities and operations. This role is also responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and coordination of the delivery of strategic community engagement programs, functions and project initiatives. This includes the design and execution of plans for public consultations, community liaison, events and outreach, educational and electricity safety programs, sponsorships, charitable donations and various public engagement initiatives. Through this work, the Community Engagement Advisor builds greater customer and stakeholder trust and bolsters the Hydro Ottawa brand and reputation.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:
Identify, implement and evaluate strategies and materials to ensure Hydro Ottawa’s outreach activities are achieved strategically within common policies and guidelines in support of organizational goals.
Champion the development, implementation and measurement of all community engagement activities, programs and initiatives. Examples include public events and announcements, public education programs, open houses and community information sessions.
Recommend and implement metrics to measure and report the impact of Hydro Ottawa’s community engagement and corporate social responsibility activities and initiatives.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with community charities, associations and other stakeholder organizations.
Act as an advocate and ambassador of Hydro Ottawa within the community by engaging in dialogues, answering questions where appropriate, monitoring sentiment and identifying emerging issues.
Identify and develop key community communication/education channels and networks.
Steward the ongoing development and delivery of the Hydro Ottawa Community Investment Program and public electrical safety programs
Promote employee awareness of and participation in the various activities and volunteer opportunities within the Community Investment Program.
Work proactively with internal stakeholders to ensure the creation and consistent delivery of appropriate and comprehensive community engagement and communications tactics in support of planned construction and maintenance activities and programs.
Regularly provide insights gained from community engagement and monitoring activities to internal stakeholders to help them seize opportunities and be responsive to the evolving needs of the community and customers.
Lead the development and oversight of content planning, writing and editing of a variety of communications tools including newsletters, blogs, websites, fact sheets and advertising that support community engagement activities.
Provide direction to external advertising agencies, writers, designers, illustrators, photographers and web designers and developers.
Maintain the integrity and consistency of the company’s brand.
Continuously monitor the community/stakeholder landscape to identify opportunities and risks.
Review and recommend requests for sponsorships from community organizations and charities. Liaise with internal and external approval authorities and facilitate the contract/agreement negotiation process.
Plan and coordinate external events including logistics, stakeholder and VIP engagement, suppliers, staffing, training, and overall event management.
Conduct research and prepare written and oral reports and presentations as required.
Monitor and follow up on all activities to ensure desired results are delivered and objectives are met.
Participate in the company’s Crisis Communications Team as required.
Other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A post-secondary degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism OR an equivalent combination of experience and training in a related field.
Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a community/stakeholder engagement or communications role.
Significant experience and strong practical knowledge and aptitude working in social forums.
Significant experience formulating, implementing, monitoring and analyzing results of major engagement initiatives.
Significant experience helping design and execute plans for public consultations, community liaison, events and outreach, educational programs and other engagement initiatives.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Fully bilingual (English/French) essential, both oral and written
Valid Driver’s License - Class G
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.
Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.
Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and the applicable union.
Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.