Communications Officer

Job title:

Communications Officer

Company

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Job description

Our corporate communication team is growing! Are you looking for a role where you will be responsible for preparing communication plans? Would you like to be in a role where you develop communication material for internal and external audiences? If you answered yes, then apply today to our Communications Officer role as this may be the job for you!What will you be doing!

• Developing communications material for internal and external audiences.
• Working with subject matter experts to research material for communications products and ensure accuracy of final content.
• Writing and editing corporate communications products such as articles, website content, fact sheets and presentations, translating technical/scientific concepts into plain language.
• Working with external partners, including CNL’s academic partners, to gather content and coordinate material approvals.
• Working closely with the Science and Technology mission to determine their corporate communications needs.
• Writing content and developing communication plans and products to meet objectives.
• Providing line management with strategic advice on how communications can support achieving objectives.
• Supporting the Emergency Operations Centre during periods of activation, and training exercises.
• Maintaining familiarity with CNL’s mass communications solutions and technologies.
• Developing communications strategies and material to support emergency communications.
• Supporting external opportunities, including media relations and influencer relations, for Science and Technology mission at CNL.
• Supporting the development and ongoing maintenance of media lists.
• Supporting coordination of editorial opportunities
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• A university degree/college diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
• Experience

• Five years of progressive experience in a business communications environment.
• Experience developing and designing communications products, including fact sheets, media releases, newsletter articles, key messages, and online content for public audiences and media.
• Experience working with technical/scientific subject matter experts to gather information to develop communications products.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate complex technical/scientific information to lay audiences in clear, understandable language.
• Ability to discuss sensitive subjects with stakeholders, resulting in productive outcomes.
• Ability to identify issues that require management attention promptly.
• Ability to develop communications strategies/plans to support the requirements of a public information program.
• Knowledge of Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid G Ontario drivers licence.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Why CNL?Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We’re reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on-site vs. working from home.CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read for more on our DE&I Commitment.CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.#LI-HYBRID

Expected salary

Location

Chalk River, ON

Job date

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 02:55:12 GMT

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