Senior Writer/Editor

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities.

That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. If you’re passionate about storytelling and would enjoy developing engaging content to support PCL’s internal and external communications strategies, this might be the right place for you.

Here's how a Senior Writer / Editor for our Edmonton NAHQ office contributes to our team :

Responsibilities

• Produces content and manages content calendars, schedules and other editorial responsibilities for our website and corporate publications.
• Responsible for planning and creating PCL’s annual report.
• Provides superior editing and proofreading support and ensures content across all channels is on strategy and supports the PCL brand.

Ensures published pieces match PCL’s voice, tone and style requirements.

• Writes and edits technical reports and policy documents with a particular focus on clarity and specificity.
• Creates content for a variety of platforms. We’re looking for someone who can write and edit compelling content across a variety of styles and channels content that builds unique and impactful communications that engage our audiences.
• Work with and influence internal clients and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to shape stories and direct content to appropriate internal channels.
• Contribute to the development of integrated strategies and plans, initiatives and programs to ensure content and messaging are a lead consideration in the planning stages to ensure a holistic view across companywide communications.
• Help align business and corporate communications content and messaging with financial, shareholder, corporate, reputation and social responsibility positioning to support the brand and build the PCL story.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies that will improve content development and publishing processes. Contribute new thinking and best practices in content production and distribution from within and outside the industry.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in English, journalism, public relations, corporate communications, marketing or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in a corporate or agency setting.
• A proven track record of managing editorial responsibilities for corporate publications, such as annual reports, policy documents or technical manuals.
• Advanced editing and proofreading skills with the ability to identify business priorities and potential sensitivities. Expert in AP writing style and superb verbal and writing skills.

A portfolio of samples will be requested at the interview stage.

• Ability to communicate key technical information in plain language for general consumption.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and team-focused with the ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Investor relations expertise is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day.

Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing.

We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate.

Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL.

This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Employee Status : Regular Full-Time

Company : PCL Constructors Inc.

Primary Location : Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)

Job : Senior Writer / Editor

Requisition : 4876