OEC serves the infrastructure, energy, gas and electricity distribution and telecommunications sectors. With over 2,600 employees, insightful and reliable energy and infrastructure solutions are provided to clients coast-to-coast. Driven to Lead, Innovate and Commit to Excellence, the group of companies delivers end-to-end solutions from concept and design to engineering, construction and comprehensive field services. Through an unwavering focus on health, safety and the environment, OEC continuously works to ensure the safety of employees, the public we serve and the environment we live in.
Business Partner, Marketing and Communications - Electricity Demand Site Management (eDSM) - Fulltime, 2-Year Contract (On-Site)
About the role
You will be a key member of the Marketing & Communications team. Reporting to the Manager, Brand Strategy and Marketing, this position is a cross-functional role responsible for the marketing and communication of energy efficiency and initiatives, supporting the Oakville Hydro portfolio. The successful candidate will bring a “get-it-done” attitude to the team, and act as a brand ambassador.
Responsibilities
Supports Electricity Demand Site Management (eDSM)'s communications programs, events, and initiatives through coordination, planning, execution, and performance measurement.
This position plays an important role in advancing customer and stakeholder engagement through clear communication, outreach, and administrative support. It contributes to the planning and delivery of community engagement activities, guides participants through eligibility and application processes, and conducts initial assessments to support program implementation.
The incumbent develops marketing collateral, internal and external communications, event and promotional materials, news releases, and website and social media content.
Responsibilities include:
Internal and External Marketing and Communications:
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Create effective communication strategies for all programs and initiatives
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Prepare briefings, reports, media releases, and presentations
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Develop engaging and informative content across various platforms, including web, email, print, and social media (e.g., X/Twitter, Facebook)
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Oversee social media presence for outage management, enhance brand awareness, and reinforce messaging
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Track engagement metrics and adapt strategies to optimize impact and outreach
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Maintain consistent, clear, and professional messaging across all communication channels
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Manage the planning and execution of internal/external events for promoting all customer programs, i.e. trade shows, workshops, and obtain budget approval
Electricity Demand Side Management (eDSM):
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Lead the marketing, planning, communication, and reporting of electricity Demand-Side
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Management (DSM) programs in accordance with IESO guidelines and regulatory standards
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Create targeted marketing plans and campaigns for specific customer classifications
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Utilize social media and direct email to promote program opportunities effectively
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Coordinate program update sessions and pursue them if deemed beneficial. Prepare displays and materials for distribution, as needed, while leveraging the Save ON Energy brand. Review and support customer marketing campaigns through social media and bill inserts
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Identify opportunities to boost participation in both provincial and local conservation initiatives
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Use the website and social media to provide program support materials and continue to enhance the Save ON Energy brand
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Design and execute marketing campaigns aimed at increasing awareness and participation in energy conservation offerings
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Represent the company at community outreach events and customer engagement activities
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Coordinate projects as needed, monitor progress and enhance efficiency
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Organize meeting and provide administrative support
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline
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Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience
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Strong background in communications, marketing, or public engagement, preferably in a utility or public-sector environment
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Familiarity with Ontario’s energy regulatory environment and IESO programs is a strong asset
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Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
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Demonstrated experience managing social media content and strategy
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Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects with diverse internal and external partners
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Experience with data analysis, reporting tools, and content development (web, social, print)
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Professional office environment, this role requires working 5 days a week in our office
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Additional hours may be needed as the workload demands
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Minimal travel within Ontario required
OTHER SUCCESS FACTORS
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Brand ambassador—enable, engage, encourage, and exemplify the behaviors of the brand, Lead, Innovate, Commit to Excellence
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Innovate—engage the team to find new ways to work and win
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Lead projects and initiatives that move the strategy and brand forward
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Innovate – make it a priority to learn new technologies, tasks, and procedures and apply them, while keeping up to date with industry news
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Commit to excellence—be the subject matter expert that assists colleagues to communicate effectively to their intended audience
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Highly motivated and collaborative individual who is a self-starter and takes ownership of their work
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Change the scenery – create the environment that signals change is good
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A team player who is receptive to feedback, and quickly adapts to change
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Ability to prioritize and multi-task appropriately in a demanding and fast-paced environment
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Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Exhibit a high degree of professionalism, dependability, with a proactive “can do” attitude
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This position works frequently with:
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All departments
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All levels of employees
Outside Contacts:
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Customers
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Vendors
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Consultants
OEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, OEC will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the People and Culture team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
We confirm that AI is not used in screening of candidates and this posting is for an existing vacancy.
