Communications Lead (Hybrid: Gastonia, Salt Lake or Akron)Hybrid

• 1 Year Contract 
• Hybrid: 800 Gaston Road, Building A Main, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28056

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. 

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.  

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.  

Enbridge is hiring a Communications Lead right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.  

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Communications Lead to support the US Utility Integration (USUI) Customer workstream. This role involves developing and executing communication strategies related to integration, including creating leadership and executive presentations. You will collaborate closely with the Manager of Integration Programs Communications and the Communications Specialist for Business Readiness to update and implement the Communication & Engagement Strategy (C&E Strategy).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communication plans to educate and inform internal and external stakeholders, vendors, regulatory bodies, and customers about changes arising from the US Utility Integration project.
• Ensure adherence to communication standards, templates, and guidelines within the US Utility Integration Program.
• Maintain consistent messaging across communications and engage workstreams, including ERP and Business Apps. Lead engagement sessions to identify opportunities for efficiencies.
• Track communication and engagement metrics for reporting by the Business Readiness Program - Project Management team, identify potential risks, and collaborate with the Integration team to ensure timely solutions.
• Supervise the effectiveness of communication efforts through stakeholder feedback and engagement metrics, recommending and delivering improvements.
• Assist training developers with key messaging for targeted communications.
• Work with the Project Management Office to ensure coordination across multiple workstreams, aligning on consistent terminology and messaging.
• Collaborate with U.S. local distribution company communications teams to establish best practices and leverage existing processes.
• Design and administer surveys, analyze feedback, and leverage insights to measure readiness and recommend targeted actions to mitigate risks.
• Track communication effectiveness and prepare reports for leaders on readiness assessments, willingness to adopt changes, and potential risks.
• Provide expertise and support to program teams, developing stakeholder engagement approaches and showcasing integration progress with visual tools like heatmaps.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Communications or a related field.
• Minimum of ten years of related experience or an equivalent combination of formal education, certification, and experience.
• Minimum of six years of directly related communications experience, preferably in a large and sophisticated organization.
• PROSCI Change Management Certification, Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Designation, or Communications Management Professional (CMP) is an asset.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies for transformational change programs or projects.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong, positive, and trusting relationships with diverse partners.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and organizational skills, proficient in using Microsoft Office (Superior PowerPoint skills), SharePoint, Viva Engage, and other communication tools and software.

Working Conditions:

• Some project implementations occur overnight or on weekends, and you may need to be available to support and manage project go-live.
• Ability to travel up to 25% within Canada and the US, including travel to other Enbridge offices.

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.   

Applying with Raise  

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing. 

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or ECTC@raiserecruiting.com

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