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Chief Advisor, Public Affairs (Hybrid)National Bank • Calgary
Chief Advisor, Public Affairs (Hybrid)

Chief Advisor, Public Affairs (Hybrid)

National Bank • Calgary
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Attendance Hybrid Job number 33922 Category Senior Professional Status: Permanent Type of Contract Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Full Time / Part Time? Full-Time Posting date 26-Jun-2026 Area(s) of interest: Communications and public relations Location(s): Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto

A career as a Chief Advisor, Public Affairs on the Public Affairs team at National Bank means serving as a communications specialist and supporting the Bank in its relationships with multiple external stakeholders. This position allows you to have a significant positive impact on our organisation thanks to your knowledge of current events, social issues and recognised communication skills.

Your job

  • Media relations, particularly as spokesperson
  • Develop external communication strategies that are consistent with the Bank's orientations, priorities, culture and values
  • Draft strategic and miscellaneous communications for the organisation (speeches for executives, press releases, etc.)
  • Contribute to incident management and reputational risk management, which could require availability outside normal work hours
  • Specialist and provide specialised advice to executives·and business lines for their external communication activities
  • Participate in the Bank's institutional relations activities.

Your team
The Public Affairs team is made up of 7 specialists who work agile, proactively and collaboratively to seize opportunities, promote the Bank, defend its reputation and stay abreast of technology and the latest trends.

You will join the Public Affairs and Linguistic Services team, which has 20 colleagues and reports to the Vice-President, Public Affairs and Government Relations. Our team stands out for its commitment, passion for the profession and ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.


Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.


The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's and/or master's degree·in a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in media relations and/or government relations
  • Proficiency in corporate public communications (speeches for executives, press releases)
  • Expertise demonstrated in crisis and incident management
  • Knowledge of best practises/proficiency in collaboration tools (social media)
  • Ability to manage several projects with tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Languages: English, French

Skills

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Artificial Intelligence Corporate Communications Crisis Communications Diversity & Inclusion Public Affairs Strategic Communications Teamwork Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Influencing Media Management Media Communications Public Affairs Strategy Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:
* Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and family assistance program * Preferential banking services * Involvement in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic
We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.
Making a bold move in a people-first environment We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.
We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
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