Alberta

The Alberta Energy Regulator, which oversees development of the Canadian province's hydrocarbon resources, is looking for strategic communications support to complement its in-house PR team.

AER also is responsible for allocating and conserving water resources, managing public lands, and protecting the environment while providing economic benefits for all Albertans.

It is seeking subject-specific expertise in "traditional and social media, issues management, crisis communications, research and monitoring, communications planning,”  according to its RFP. 

The work will focus on effectively managing its brand and reputation, and "ties directly to our commitment to build credibility and trust across key audiences."

AER would prefer to work with a single firm to service communication and reputation support requirements. However, it reserves the right to award two or more separate contracts based on availability and specialization.

It plans to issue a three-year contract with two additional one-year renewal options.

Proposals are due Sept 15 at Alberta’s procurement portal.

Read the RFP (PDF).