Senior Communications Advisor

Yukon Energy

$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree/diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in marketing, corporate communications, or public relations, preferably in utilities.
  • Experience serving as a media spokesperson.
  • Emergency communications experience is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication, writing, and editing skills.
  • Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
  • Understanding of Yukon’s political, social, and economic landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic communications and marketing strategies.
  • Lead media relations initiatives, including responding to inquiries and preparing materials.
  • Create clear, engaging content across various channels including social media and reports.
  • Support community engagement and build relationships with stakeholders and media.
  • Collaborate with teams to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with annual cost of living increases.
  • Northern allowance of $7,000 plus 5% added to base salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.
  • 160 hours of vacation leave and sick leave each.
  • Travel allowances for employees and family.
  • Annual wellness subsidy and cell phone subsidy.
  • RRSP matching from the first day of employment.
  • Training and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity: Senior Communications Advisor

Three-year term, full-time and based in Whitehorse or Dawson City. Option to be remote within the Yukon for the right candidate.

What will you do: As a member of the Community Relations team, you will:

  • Develop and deliver strategic communications and marketing strategies that strengthen Yukon Energy's brand and help Yukoners understand what we do, what we're planning, and why it matters.
  • Lead and support media relations, including responding to media inquiries, preparing news releases and briefing materials, and supporting crisis and emergency communications.
  • Create clear, compelling content across a variety of channels, including web, social media, presentations, reports, advertising, videos, and internal communications.
  • Support community engagement and public outreach, building strong relationships with communities, customers, stakeholders, media, and partners across the Yukon.
  • Work closely with teams across Yukon Energy to communicate complex energy, project, policy, and industry topics in ways that are timely, relevant, and easy to understand.


What you need to succeed:

  • A degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • 5 + years of progressive experience in marketing, corporate communications, community engagement or public relations, preferably in the utilities industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience working with media and serving as a company spokesperson.
  • Emergency communications experience would be an asset.
  • Exceptional communication, writing, editing, and listening skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, compelling content for a variety of audiences and channels.
  • Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, leadership, communities, stakeholders, and the media.
  • A strong understanding of Yukon's political, social, and economic environment, including local First Nations world views and cultural practices.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and meet critical deadlines.
  • Class 5 Driver's License


What is in it for you:

  • Competitive Pay with annual cost of living increase
  • Northern Allowance: $7,000 + 5% Base Pay added to Base Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package that begins the first day of employment
  • 160 hours of vacation leave, 160 hours of sick leave, 40 hours of special leave
  • Travel Allowances for employee and their spouse and dependent(s)
  • Annual Wellness Subsidy
  • Cell Phone Subsidy
  • RRSP Match begins first day of employment
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Opportunity to be a part of something greater and help the Yukon


To apply, please go to Recruitment (adp.com).

If you have any questions, please feel free email People & Culture via email at [redacted]. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

For more information on Yukon Energy, please go to: http://www.yukonenergy.ca.

Date Posted: July 30, 2026

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