Communications Manager
- SK, Canada
- Saskatchewan, Canada, Canada
$135,650 to $159,600 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $135,650 to $159,600 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a communications specialist role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Manager, Communications (Permanent)
(Saskatoon)
Orano Canada is seeking a Communications Manager responsible for leading the company’s internal and external communication strategies, ensuring alignment with Orano Group’s global communications framework. This role supports leadership and departments in delivering clear, consistent, and impactful messaging to employees, Indigenous peoples, stakeholders, media, and the public.
At Orano Canada, you are part of the global clean energy transition. Our uranium fuels safe, low-carbon nuclear power, supporting climate goals with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and community. Working at Orano means you’ll be doing work that matters.
Dare to do something different.
Dare to Take Action. Contribute to clean energy while gaining full lifecycle experience on world-class Saskatchewan uranium projects - backed by Orano Group’s global expertise.
Dare to Care. Safety isn’t just a priority, it’s who we are. We put our people first. No compromise, we aim for the highest standards.
Dare to Invest. We’re investing in the future of Saskatchewan and we create careers that matter. Invest in your future.
Dare to Belong. Here, your contributions matter. Enjoy the security of a global leader with the close-knit feel of a team.
Dare to Innovate. Join experts driving innovation in processing, tailings, and environmental performance. We need bold thinkers to guide the way.
For people seeking impactful, globally connected work in the clean energy sector, Orano Canada is an exciting choice.
What you’ll accomplish:
Strategic Communications Leadership
- Develop and implement Orano Canada’s communication strategy
- Advise leadership and teams on communication initiatives and opportunities
- Align local strategies with Orano Group’s global communication standard
- Develop and manage the communications budget
- Manage Orano Canada’s sponsorship program
Internal Communications
- Develop and implement communication plans to ensure that employees are aware of company changes, projects, policies and key messages and positions on issues
- Lead employee engagement strategies in collaboration with senior leadership
- Serve as the liaison for Orano Group’s global communication strategy, supporting Group communication initiatives locally
- Produce information materials (newsletters, presentations, fact-sheets or videos) for use internally and externally and organize employee events
- Support the preparation of public information and engagement materials in collaboration with departments for annual reporting requirements
- Oversee the development and maintenance of Orano’s intranet, country website and social media platforms
External Communications
- Promote and protect Orano’s brand and reputation through strategic outreach
- Serve as company spokesperson provide guidance to company spokespersons, as appropriate
- Prepare key messages, press kits, news releases, talking points, speeches and/or presentations and organize media events such as interviews, briefing, scrums and news conferences
- Monitor, track and report Orano’s mention, placement and contacts with media and social media
- Ensure corporate brand and image standards
- Engage in and coordinate Orano Canada’s social media presence and content
Qualifications and skills we’re seeking:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a communications specialist role
- CMP, SCMP, or ABC certification is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex information for diverse audiences
- Wide-ranging experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of media and marketing literature, and other print and online communications media and audio-visual tools
- Demonstrated experience in managing comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization’s mission and goals
- Demonstrates initiative and effectively manages tasks independently
- Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of taking initiative and driving results
- Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
- Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development
- Functional proficiency in French is an asset
Work Location & Travel:
- Saskatoon Corporate Office
- Travel to Northern Communities, Orano mine and project sites and other Orano group locations
Salary Range:
$135,650 - $159,600
Compensation to be determined based on the selected candidate’s level of skill, education, and experience, and may vary within the posted salary range.
Benefits and advantages of working with us:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Training and development opportunities
- Fitness equipment available for use on work/camp premises
- Career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities
As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.
Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.
Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.
Apply online at www.orano.group/jobs/en by October 13, 2026.
Job #: 026-217-S
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and implement Orano Canada’s internal and external communications strategies, aligning local plans with Orano Group standards while advising leadership and managing the communications budget and sponsorship program. Oversee employee engagement, communications content and digital channels, media relations, spokesperson support, brand reputation, and public outreach.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in a communications specialist role are required. Candidates should have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, broad strategic communications and media relations experience, and demonstrated initiative and leadership; CMP, SCMP, or ABC certification and French proficiency are assets.
Skills
- Strategic Communications
- Internal Communications
- External Communications
- Media Relations
- Leadership Advising
- Employee Engagement
- Content Development
- Writing And Editing
- Marketing Communications
- Brand Management
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Management
- Event Planning
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Public Speaking
Benefits
- Competitive Salary And Benefits Package
- Training And Development Opportunities
- Fitness Equipment Available
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Social Committee
- Interesting Projects
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Marketing
- Management & Leadership
- Creative & Media
- Energy
Keywords
- Strategic Communications
- Internal Communications
- External Communications
- Media Relations
- Marketing Communications
- Employee Engagement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Indigenous Engagement
- Corporate Communications
- Communications Strategy
- Communications Budget
- Sponsorship Program
- Newsletters
- Presentations
- Fact Sheets
- Video Production
- Intranet
- Website Management
- Social Media
- Brand Standards
- Reputation Management
- Press Kits
- News Releases
- Talking Points
- Speechwriting
- Media Events
- Annual Reporting
- CMP Certification
- SCMP Certification
- ABC Certification