- Environmental, Regulatory and Stakeholder Engagement
- Investor Relations Professional
- NOC #1123
Investor Relations Professional
Every company has a financial story to tell, and investor relations professionals are the storytellers. Publicly traded energy companies hire investor relations (IR) professionals to provide investors with an accurate account of company affairs. This helps private and institutional investors make informed decisions to buy or sell shares in the company. A company’s IR professionals also serve as a bridge for providing market intelligence to internal corporate management.
IR professionals communicate with investors, shareholders, government organizations and the overall financial community. They typically coordinate shareholder meetings and press conferences, releasing financial data, leading financial analyst briefings, publishing reports to Canadian securities regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and handling the public side of any financial crisis. IR departments are required to be tightly integrated with a company’s accounting department, legal department and executive management team.
IR departments work closely with communications departments. IR professionals inform company personnel to avoid trading in black out periods, where it is illegal to discuss certain aspects of a company and its performance.
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- Sub-sector Exploration and production, Oil and gas services, Pipelines, Oil sands
- Environment Primarily indoor/office work
- Average Salary $87,000 to $135,000
- Education Post-secondary degree
- Career Demand Stable
In this occupation activities may include:
- Conducting analysis and presenting recommendations on ways to enhance disclosure.
- Assisting in developing strategies to increase awareness of the company within the investment community.
- Supporting the team in developing/preparing IR materials during quarterly reporting and annual general meeting preparation in addition to other ad hoc projects requested by senior management.
- Building strong relationships with the sell-side and buy-side analyst community and acting as a spokesperson for the company.
- Monitoring and providing analysis on market trends, share ownership and performance relative to peers.
Education
- This career typically requires a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, commerce, business administration or related post-secondary designation. Some employers may prefer professional designation (CFA, CPA) and/or an MBA.
Certifications
- Certification is not required, as there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation.
Additional Requirements
- Familiarity with complex situations such as mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, proxy challenges and litigation are an asset.
- Specific health and safety certifications may be required, determined by location of work and company requirements
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to oil and natural gas include:
- Minimal or no travel
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Work not physically demanding
You have strong public speaking and outreach skills, and also have the financial knowledge necessary to sell individuals on the benefits offered by your company.
- Communications and Media
- Economics and Accounting
- Laws and Regulations
- Understanding Risk
- Public Speaking
- Writing, Technical Writing, Document Production
- Managing Finances
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Managing Conflict
- Persuasion
- Collaborative
- Leading / Living the Vision and Values
- Sub-sector Carbon capture, utilization and storage, Emissions reduction, Well site decommissioning
- Environment Primarily indoor/office work
- Average Salary Equal to oil and gas
- Education Post-secondary degree
- Career Demand Stable
- Skills Upgrading Minor
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Refocus
An investor relations professional considering a career change from oil and natural gas to the cleantech sector may need to complete some minor upskilling to make a successful transition.
In this occupation activities may include:
- Conducting analysis and presenting recommendations on ways to enhance disclosure.
- Assisting in developing strategies to increase awareness of the company within the investment community.
- Supporting the team in developing/preparing IR materials during quarterly reporting and annual general meeting preparation in addition to other ad hoc projects requested by senior management.
- Building strong relationships with the sell-side and buy-side analyst community and acting as a spokesperson for the company.
- Monitoring and providing analysis on market trends, share ownership and performance relative to peers.
In addition to the requirements below, specific requirements in cleantech may include:
- Professional certifications in related disciplines. (CCUS | emissions reduction | well site decommissioning)
Education
- This career typically requires a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, commerce, business administration or related post-secondary designation. Some employers may prefer professional designation (CFA, CPA) and/or an MBA.
Certifications
- Certification is not required, as there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation.
Additional Requirements
- Familiarity with complex situations such as mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, proxy challenges and litigation are an asset.
- Specific health and safety certifications may be required, determined by location of work and company requirements
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to cleantech include:
- Primarily indoor/office work (CCUS | emissions reduction | well site decommissioning)
- Freelance/contract opportunities (well site decommissioning)
- Lower-risk tolerant culture (CCUS | emissions reduction | well site decommissioning)
- Transition to a similar level (CCUS | emissions reduction | well site decommissioning)
- Urban location (CCUS | emissions reduction | well site decommissioning)
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to oil and natural gas include:
- Minimal or no travel
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Work not physically demanding
You have strong public speaking and outreach skills, and also have the financial knowledge necessary to sell individuals on the benefits offered by your company.
- Communications and Media
- Economics and Accounting
- Laws and Regulations
- Understanding Risk
- Public Speaking
- Writing, Technical Writing, Document Production
- Managing Finances
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Managing Conflict
- Persuasion
- Collaborative
- Leading / Living the Vision and Values
- Sub-sector Engineering, design and procurement, Construction, Contracted and turnaround maintenance, Start-up and commissioning
- Environment Primarily indoor/office work
- Average Salary Equal to oil and gas
- Education Post-secondary degree
- Career Demand Stable
- Skills Upgrading Minor
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Refocus
An investor relations professional considering a career change from oil and natural gas to the industrial construction and maintenance in energy sector may need to complete some minor upskilling to make a successful transition.
In this occupation activities may include:
- Conducting analysis and presenting recommendations on ways to enhance disclosure.
- Assisting in developing strategies to increase awareness of the company within the investment community.
- Supporting the team in developing/preparing IR materials during quarterly reporting and annual general meeting preparation in addition to other ad hoc projects requested by senior management.
- Building strong relationships with the sell-side and buy-side analyst community and acting as a spokesperson for the company.
- Monitoring and providing analysis on market trends, share ownership and performance relative to peers.
In addition to the requirements below, specific requirements in industrial construction and maintenance may include:
- Professional certifications in related disciplines may be required. (engineering, design and procurement | construction | contracted and turnaround maintenance | start-up and commissioning | modular fabrication)
Education
- This career typically requires a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, commerce, business administration or related post-secondary designation. Some employers may prefer professional designation (CFA, CPA) and/or an MBA.
Certifications
- Certification is not required, as there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation.
Additional Requirements
- Familiarity with complex situations such as mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, proxy challenges and litigation are an asset.
- Specific health and safety certifications may be required, determined by location of work and company requirements
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to industrial construction and maintenance include:
- Primarily indoor/office work (engineering, design and procurement | construction | contracted and turnaround maintenance | start-up and commissioning)
- Temporary/project-to-project work (engineering, design and procurement | construction | contracted and turnaround maintenance | start-up and commissioning)
- Lower-risk tolerant culture (engineering, design and procurement | construction | contracted and turnaround maintenance | start-up and commissioning)
- Safety-sensitive environment (engineering, design and procurement | construction | contracted and turnaround maintenance | start-up and commissioning)
- Transition to a similar level (engineering, design and procurement | construction | contracted and turnaround maintenance | start-up and commissioning)
- Urban location (engineering, design and procurement | construction | contracted and turnaround maintenance | start-up and commissioning)
- Potentially unionized (engineering, design and procurement | construction | contracted and turnaround maintenance | start-up and commissioning)
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to oil and natural gas include:
- Minimal or no travel
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Work not physically demanding
You have strong public speaking and outreach skills, and also have the financial knowledge necessary to sell individuals on the benefits offered by your company.
- Communications and Media
- Economics and Accounting
- Laws and Regulations
- Understanding Risk
- Public Speaking
- Writing, Technical Writing, Document Production
- Managing Finances
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Managing Conflict
- Persuasion
- Collaborative
- Leading / Living the Vision and Values
- Environment Primarily indoor/office work
- Average Salary Equal to oil and gas
- Education Post-secondary degree
- Career Demand Stable
- Skills Upgrading Minor
-
Refocus
An investor relations professional considering a career change from oil and natural gas to the digitization and automation in energy sector may need to complete some minor upskilling to make a successful transition
In this occupation activities may include:
- Conducting analysis and presenting recommendations on ways to enhance disclosure.
- Assisting in developing strategies to increase awareness of the company within the investment community.
- Supporting the team in developing/preparing IR materials during quarterly reporting and annual general meeting preparation in addition to other ad hoc projects requested by senior management.
- Building strong relationships with the sell-side and buy-side analyst community and acting as a spokesperson for the company.
- Monitoring and providing analysis on market trends, share ownership and performance relative to peers.
In addition to the requirements below, specific requirements in digitization and automation may include:
- Professional certifications in related disciplines.
Education
- This career typically requires a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, commerce, business administration or related post-secondary designation. Some employers may prefer professional designation (CFA, CPA) and/or an MBA.
Certifications
- Certification is not required, as there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation.
Additional Requirements
- Familiarity with complex situations such as mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, proxy challenges and litigation are an asset.
- Specific health and safety certifications may be required, determined by location of work and company requirements
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to digitization and automation include:
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Agile/flexible approach to work
- Higher-risk tolerant culture
- Transition to a similar level
- Urban location
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to oil and natural gas include:
- Minimal or no travel
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Work not physically demanding
You have strong public speaking and outreach skills, and also have the financial knowledge necessary to sell individuals on the benefits offered by your company.
- Communications and Media
- Economics and Accounting
- Laws and Regulations
- Understanding Risk
- Public Speaking
- Writing, Technical Writing, Document Production
- Managing Finances
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Managing Conflict
- Persuasion
- Collaborative
- Leading / Living the Vision and Values
- Environment Primarily indoor/office work
- Average Salary Equal to oil and gas
- Education Post-secondary degree
- Career Demand Stable
- Skills Upgrading Minor
-
Refocus
An investor relations professional considering a career change from oil and natural gas to the LNG facility operation sector may need to complete some minor upskilling to make a successful transition.
In this occupation activities may include:
- Conducting analysis and presenting recommendations on ways to enhance disclosure.
- Assisting in developing strategies to increase awareness of the company within the investment community.
- Supporting the team in developing/preparing IR materials during quarterly reporting and annual general meeting preparation in addition to other ad hoc projects requested by senior management.
- Building strong relationships with the sell-side and buy-side analyst community and acting as a spokesperson for the company.
- Monitoring and providing analysis on market trends, share ownership and performance relative to peers.
In addition to the requirements below, specific requirements in LNG facility operation may include:
- Professional certifications in related disciplines.
Education
- This career typically requires a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, commerce, business administration or related post-secondary designation. Some employers may prefer professional designation (CFA, CPA) and/or an MBA.
Certifications
- Certification is not required, as there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation.
Additional Requirements
- Familiarity with complex situations such as mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, proxy challenges and litigation are an asset.
- Specific health and safety certifications may be required, determined by location of work and company requirements
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to LNG include:
- Travel required
- Potential for relocation
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Lower-risk tolerant culture
- Safety-sensitive environment
- Transition to a similar level
- Career development fostered/supported
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to oil and natural gas include:
- Minimal or no travel
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Work not physically demanding
You have strong public speaking and outreach skills, and also have the financial knowledge necessary to sell individuals on the benefits offered by your company.
- Communications and Media
- Economics and Accounting
- Laws and Regulations
- Understanding Risk
- Public Speaking
- Writing, Technical Writing, Document Production
- Managing Finances
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Managing Conflict
- Persuasion
- Collaborative
- Leading / Living the Vision and Values
- Environment Primarily indoor/office work
- Average Salary Equal to oil and gas
- Education Post-secondary degree
- Career Demand Stable
- Skills Upgrading Minor
-
Refocus
An investor relations professional considering a career change from oil and natural gas to the petrochemicals and refining sector may need to complete some minor upskilling to make a successful transition.
In this occupation activities may include:
- Conducting analysis and presenting recommendations on ways to enhance disclosure.
- Assisting in developing strategies to increase awareness of the company within the investment community.
- Supporting the team in developing/preparing IR materials during quarterly reporting and annual general meeting preparation in addition to other ad hoc projects requested by senior management.
- Building strong relationships with the sell-side and buy-side analyst community and acting as a spokesperson for the company.
- Monitoring and providing analysis on market trends, share ownership and performance relative to peers.
In addition to the requirements below, specific requirements in petrochemicals and refining may include:
- Professional certifications in related disciplines.
Education
- This career typically requires a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, commerce, business administration or related post-secondary designation. Some employers may prefer professional designation (CFA, CPA) and/or an MBA.
Certifications
- Certification is not required, as there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation.
Additional Requirements
- Familiarity with complex situations such as mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, proxy challenges and litigation are an asset.
- Specific health and safety certifications may be required, determined by location of work and company requirements
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to petrochemicals and refining include:
- Potential for relocation
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Lower-risk tolerant culture
- Safety-sensitive environment
- Transition to a similar level
- Career development fostered/supported
- Urban location
- Potentially unionized
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to oil and natural gas include:
- Minimal or no travel
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Work not physically demanding
You have strong public speaking and outreach skills, and also have the financial knowledge necessary to sell individuals on the benefits offered by your company.
- Communications and Media
- Economics and Accounting
- Laws and Regulations
- Understanding Risk
- Public Speaking
- Writing, Technical Writing, Document Production
- Managing Finances
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Managing Conflict
- Persuasion
- Collaborative
- Leading / Living the Vision and Values
- Sub-sector Geothermal, Solar, Wind
- Environment Primarily indoor/office work
- Average Salary Equal to oil and gas
- Education Post-secondary degree
- Career Demand Stable
- Skills Upgrading Minor
-
Refocus
An investor relations professional considering a career change from oil and natural gas to the renewables sector may need to complete some minor upskilling to make a successful transition.
In this occupation activities may include:
- Conducting analysis and presenting recommendations on ways to enhance disclosure.
- Assisting in developing strategies to increase awareness of the company within the investment community.
- Supporting the team in developing/preparing IR materials during quarterly reporting and annual general meeting preparation in addition to other ad hoc projects requested by senior management.
- Building strong relationships with the sell-side and buy-side analyst community and acting as a spokesperson for the company.
- Monitoring and providing analysis on market trends, share ownership and performance relative to peers.
In addition to the requirements below, specific requirements in renewables may include:
- Professional certifications in related disciplines. (geothermal | solar | wind)
Education
- This career typically requires a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, commerce, business administration or related post-secondary designation. Some employers may prefer professional designation (CFA, CPA) and/or an MBA.
Certifications
- Certification is not required, as there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation.
Additional Requirements
- Familiarity with complex situations such as mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, proxy challenges and litigation are an asset.
- Specific health and safety certifications may be required, determined by location of work and company requirements
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to renewables include:
- Primarily indoor/office work (geothermal | solar | wind)
- Lower-risk tolerant culture (solar)
- Higher-risk tolerant culture (wind)
- Transition to a similar level (geothermal | solar | wind)
- Urban location (geothermal | solar | wind)
Nature of work and environment conditions specific to oil and natural gas include:
- Minimal or no travel
- Primarily indoor/office work
- Work not physically demanding
You have strong public speaking and outreach skills, and also have the financial knowledge necessary to sell individuals on the benefits offered by your company.
- Communications and Media
- Economics and Accounting
- Laws and Regulations
- Understanding Risk
- Public Speaking
- Writing, Technical Writing, Document Production
- Managing Finances
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Managing Conflict
- Persuasion
- Collaborative
- Leading / Living the Vision and Values
