About This Career
Communications Coordinators implement and contribute to the development of communications, community relations and internal change management strategies. They write, coordinate and produce a variety of communications products and services including promotional, online and printed materials, newsletters and news releases. They maintain social media accounts and prepare internal communications. This role ensures organizational branding guidelines are followed (within the context of materials they prepare) and that communication schedules are met. Communications Coordinators undertake research to inform strategies (e.g. developing and implementing surveys, supporting the execution of focus groups). They may also provide issues management, event coordination, and media monitoring/media relations assistance in support of projects and the needs of the organization.
This role is typically part of a larger communications or public relations team. They may interact with personnel from many departments such as business operations, marketing, public relations, community investment, stakeholder engagement and investor relations. They may also be responsible for communication with external stakeholders such as the public or media. Communications Coordinators may also play a role in emergency and crisis situations.
Education: A post-secondary diploma or degree in communications or other related disciplines, such as public relations, journalism or marketing, is typically required.
Employment: This occupation is found in onshore environments and is employed in the exploration and production (E&P), oil sands, oil and gas services and pipeline sectors of the oil and gas industry.
Example titles: Communications Assistant, Communications Specialist, Communications Advisor, Public Relations Advisor, Media Relations Advisor, Investor Relations Advisor
- Positions vary greatly and progression to senior management roles is obtainable with experience
- Consulting is also an option, with experience
- Examples of progressive or lateral occupations within the Oil and Gas industry:
- Communications Coordinator to Communications Specialist to Communications Manager
- Communications Assistant to Analyst to Advisor
- Manager, Public Affairs to Manager, Investor Relations or Manager Community/Stakeholder Relations
- Journalist/Reporter to Communications Specialist
- Stakeholder Relations to Community Affairs to Communications Manager
- Here are the two most recent postings:
Marketing assistant
Posted on Feb 16 2019
By bristartexpress international consulting ltd
Markham Dependant upon experienceCommunications specialist
Posted on Feb 08 2019
By volunteer alberta
Edmonton Dependant upon experienceAs Canada prepares for the launch of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, this occupation will play a key role in:
- LNG export facility construction
- LNG export facility operations
- Natural gas pipeline construction
When the LNG industry takes off, you can be a part of the action!
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Field Visits
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Office Based
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Driving Required
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Remote Locations
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Some Overtime Required
Careers also exist in the following industries:
- Administrative and support services
- Chemical manufacturing
- Finance
- Forestry and logging
- Heavy and civil engineering construction
- Mining and quarrying
- Non-residential and residential building construction
- Paper manufacturing
- Petroleum and coal product manufacturing
- Primary metal manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration, including regulatory
- Publishing industries
- Rail transportation
- Telecommunications
- Truck transportation
- Utilities, including renewable energy
- Warehousing and storage
- Wood product manufacturing
Job Category
Business and Operations Support
Sectors
Pipelines
Oil and gas services
Oil sands
Exploration and production
NOC
1123
Education:
- Post-secondary degree
Certifications:
- CPRS awards the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation.It is obtained through submission of a work sample, written exam (essay and short answer) and oral exam by a professional panel.
- The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) awards the professional designation Communication Management Professional
Additional Requirements:
- Health and Safety courses may be relevant depending on site visits.