Job ID : 805

Closing Date : 07/22/2021

Job Category : Corporate

Location : Corunna Site

Will relocation be considered for this position:  No

Who We Are:

NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned ultimately by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team. Through our commitment to Responsible Care®, we take pride in our focus on safety and responsibility.

We are seeking a Regional Public Affairs Specialist to join our Communications Team.  Reporting to the Leader, Communications, the successful candidate will develop and implement communications strategies and tactics to support site and business objectives for our manufacturing facilities in Sarnia, Ontario.

In this highly visible and collaborative role, you will work closely with:

• Site leadership in the development of community outreach plans to support ongoing regional manufacturing operations critical to maintaining NOVA Chemicals’ license to operate
• Project Organization & Environment Team to develop and execute strategic consultation & outreach initiatives that support manufacturing growth projects and ongoing capital work, including turnarounds
• Internal Communications to drive regional employee engagement, with a focus on connecting to our front-line workers
• External Communications to protect and enhance NOVA Chemicals’ local brand & reputation

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Oversee the regional community investment portfolio and cultivating strong relationships with key community stakeholders.
• Align site-based employee communications tactics to broader organizational employee engagement strategy to drive greater connectivity of the company’s mission, purpose and business strategy at the local level.
• Support site leadership in the development of key messages and materials to drive regional employee engagement initiatives.
• Work with the broader Communications Team to ensure regional alignment to NOVA Chemicals’ content strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationship with key regional stakeholder groups and community members.
• Support local media relations.
• Partner with site leadership and staff to develop and execute community outreach programs.
• In partnership with the Specialist, Corporate Giving and local leadership, develop a regional community investment portfolio and work with site staff to execute against the plan.
• Support regional emergency management initiatives, including acting as the local Public Information Officer.
• Support the execution of the regional public affairs playbook and equip leadership with plans and messaging to facilitate dialogue with external stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For:

• University graduate with 5-7 years related experience and continued professional development or 10+ years combination of post-secondary education and related experience and continued professional development.
• Ability to understand vision and strategy at the company and business level.
• Skilled at effectively responding to changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies, strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize and break down barriers to collaboration and reach agreement or consensus on a course of action with others inside the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and work well with others in cross-functional groups.
• Skilled and comfortable communicating with individuals at all levels of the organization and representing NOVA Chemicals in the community.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including writing and editing.
• Knowledge of the Sarnia-Lambton communities and Ontario regulatory process.
• Experience with crisis communications.

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• Cross border / international moves involving immigration will not be considered for this role

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

Check Us Out Online:

• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for company news.
• Follow us on Linkedin and Glassdoor for job updates.
• Read more on our Responsible Care® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.