Are you a seasoned communication professional? Do you love to engage with various stakeholders? Can you juggle multiple initiatives concurrently? Would you welcome an opportunity to help shape new processes in a new organization?If any of this sounds like you, consider applying for RDAR’s latest career opportunity.The opportunity:
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Manager is responsible for developing and managing RDAR’s communications and stakeholder engagement strategy. This role has a broad scope of responsibilities, including relationship building, creating engagement and communications plans, establishing frameworks for collecting industry advice, and developing effective outreach, engagement and communications tools to reach stakeholders.
The role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, community outreach experience, and a proven track record for building and maintaining positive relationships with, for example, community groups, agencies, and internal team members.
What you’ll do:
• Lead, plan, and support the implementation of engagement and communication activities to advance intentional and two-way communication within and outside RDAR.
• Develop strategies and approaches to collect and translate stakeholder feedback into business objectives.
• Develop communication strategies that include multiple tactics and ensure that all external communication meet RDAR’s standards and needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts; adjust where required.
• Facilitate small and large groups to collect feedback and inform RDAR’s direction.
• Prepare reports for the executive and the Board of Directors regarding activities related to stakeholder management.
• Guide other communications team members.
• Other duties as assigned.
What you bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, agriculture or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience within Alberta’s agricultural, business, and/or economic development sectors.
• Experience with research extension and / or science communication is an asset.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic marketing and communication plans.
• Undertake multiple projects concurrently while maintaining flexibility, political acuity, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of outreach and engagement strategies for diverse groups and organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills to build networks and trusting relationships with colleagues and external groups.
• Valid Driver’s License.
What you’re like:
• Self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Ability to strategize and develop creative and efficient solutions.
• Enjoy a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Instinct to identify and escalate high-risk and / or political issues.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Located in Alberta, preferably in the greater Edmonton area.
• Willing to travel throughout Alberta to meet with stakeholders and oversee events. Some evening work may be required.
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit)
What you can expect working with RDAR:
• RDAR is a supportive and growing organization that is passionate about its purpose.
• Teamwork and transparency are keys to success.
• Competitive salary and total compensation package.
• Flexible work arrangements – combination of virtual and on-site work, together with the potential of participating in an earned day off schedule.
• Annual professional development stipend