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IESO Nova Scotia

Sr. Communications Advisor

Halifax, NS, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Experience: Minimum 6+ years’ experience working in a communications role in a high-pressure environment
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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Who we are:

Independent Energy System Operator (IESO) Nova Scotia is a new organization created by the Nova Scotia Government that began operations in 2025. IESO Nova Scotia will reform the way Nova Scotia’s energy system is managed by assuming responsibility for managing the power system in real-time, achieving clean energy goals and planning for the province's future energy needs.

IESO Nova Scotia employees are guided by exemplifying the behaviours of curiosity, collaboration, intent, and transparency with the purpose of energizing Nova Scotia and delivering a secure energy transition at the best possible cost for Nova Scotians.

Role Summary:

The Senior Communications Advisor will report to the Manager, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, and will provide strategic communications support across external communications, media relations, issues management, and stakeholder engagement. The role develops communications plans and messaging for complex organizational matters, provides communications advice to leadership, and translates technical, regulatory and operational information into clear and effective communications for external audiences.

Qualifications & Experience:

Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
Minimum 6+ years’ experience working in a communications role in a high-pressure environment
Experience developing messaging for a range of external audiences

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement communications plans in alignment with enterprise communications strategy and that support organizational priorities, initiatives, programs, and projects
Draft key messaging, narrative frameworks, and external-facing content for complex organizational issues
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment of messaging across all communication channels
Serve as point of contact for media inquiries and coordinate timely, accurate responses
Build and maintain productive relationships with media representatives
Develop media materials including news releases, statements, media advisories, backgrounders, speaking notes, Q&As, and briefing materials
Coordinate and support media interviews, press events, announcements, and public communications activities
Monitor media coverage, emerging trends, and public sentiment, providing analysis and recommendations to leadership
Draft and edit news releases, website content, reports, presentations, executive communications, stakeholder materials, and social media content
Translate complex technical, regulatory, and operational information into plain-language content appropriate for diverse audiences
Support organizational preparedness and response to emerging issues, risks, and reputational matters
Assess communications implications of operational, regulatory, and stakeholder issues and provide strategic advice on response approaches
Develop issues management materials including key messages, holding statements, briefing notes, Q&As, and communications plans.
Develop communications materials to support stakeholder engagement activities
Prepare briefing materials, speaking notes, presentations, and correspondence for executives and organizational representatives
Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts to ensure communications are accurate, timely, and strategically aligned
Support communication efforts related to regulatory proceedings, procurement activities, strategic initiatives, and major organizational announcements

Core Competencies:

Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools and programs
Strong organizational skills
Strong communications skills
Experience developing effective narratives and key messaging frameworks
Experience building good working relationships with media
Experience developing media responses
Attention to detail
Comfortable building relationships at all levels of the organization
Understanding of social media content development and reporting
Working knowledge of digital design tools such as Canva
Working knowledge of day-to-day website content maintenance
Ability to quickly learn and manage media monitoring tools and software
Ability to manage feedback productively
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

What we offer:

Competitive benefits and paid time off
Energetic, driven, fun culture
Smart, collaborative team members
The ability to work remotely 1 day per week
A competitive salary commensurate with your experience
A chance to make a big impact on Nova Scotia’s energy future!

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Responsibilities

Develop communications plans and messaging for organizational priorities and complex issues, and advise leadership on communications risks and response approaches. Manage media relations, prepare external and stakeholder materials, monitor public sentiment, and translate technical, regulatory, and operational information into clear communications.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, along with at least six years of communications experience in a high-pressure environment. Candidates should have experience developing messaging for diverse external audiences and strong writing, media relations, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Skills

Strategic Communications
Media Relations
Issues Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Communications Planning
Messaging Development
Narrative Frameworks
Plain-Language Writing
Media Monitoring
Executive Communications
Social Media Content Development
Website Content Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Canva
Relationship Building
Adaptability

Benefits

Competitive Benefits
Paid Time Off

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Keywords

Communications
Public Relations
Strategic Communications
Media Relations
Issues Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Communications Planning
Key Messaging
Narrative Frameworks
Media Inquiries
Media Monitoring
Public Sentiment
Executive Communications
Social Media
Website Content
Regulatory Proceedings
Procurement
Microsoft Office
Canva
Energy System Operations
Utilities
Clean Energy
Energy Transition

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