Area(s) of interest:
Communications and public relationsLocation(s):
Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, TorontoOverview
A Senior Advisor, Public Affairs on the National Bank Public Affairs team serves as a communications specialist, supporting the Bank’s relationships with multiple external stakeholders. The role has a significant positive impact through knowledge of current events, social issues and strong communication skills.Responsibilities
Manage media relations, acting as spokesperson for the organizationDevelop external communication strategies aligned with the Bank’s orientations, priorities, culture and valuesDraft strategic communications for the organization, including speeches for executives and press releasesContribute to incident management and reputational risk management, which may require availability outside normal work hoursProvide specialized advice to executives and business lines for their external communication activitiesParticipate in the Bank’s institutional relations activitiesYour Team
The public Affairs team consists of seven specialists who work agile, proactively and collaboratively to seize opportunities, promote the Bank, defend its reputation and stay abreast of technology and trends.



The team is part of the larger Public Affairs and Linguistic Services group of 20 colleagues, reporting to the Vice‑President, Public Affairs and Government Relations.Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experienceExperience in media relations and/or government relationsProficiency in corporate public communications, including speeches for executives and press releasesExpertise in crisis and incident managementKnowledge of best practices and proficiency in collaboration tools (e.G., social media)Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detailBenefits
Health and wellness program with a range of optionsEmployee Share Ownership PlanEmployee and family assistance programPreferential banking servicesCommunity initiatives involvementVirtual sleep clinicEEO Statement
We welcome all candidates and are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier‑free setting. If you need accommodations, please let us know during the hiring process.
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📌 Chief Advisor, Public Affairs (Winnipeg)
🏢 Banque Nationale du Canada
📍 Winnipeg