Communications Consultant
Posting Date:
Posting Number: 65854
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Job Code: 1377
Location: Corporate Office
Reports to: Mgr Internal Communications Corporate
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Description
The Consultant, Corporate Communications, will be involved in all areas of the business, collaborating with internal business partners, to develop and execute communications plans and materials that align with Purolator's strategic priorities, as well as business plans of various functional areas.
Main areas of responsibility will be providing communications counsel and support for initiatives that align with the company's strategic objectives, timely development of communications plans and related materials, crisis communications and issues management support, as well as developing engaging and informative content for various communications vehicles and target audiences (e.g., company intranet, digital screens and internal/external messaging documents).
This role would be a good fit for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude. This individual is also a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can hit the ground running by supporting a variety of communications initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Work with business partners (including Health and Safety, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Legal, Purolator Health and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) to create plans and materials in support of strategic communications campaigns and initiatives.
- Develop communications plans and content for Purolator's public relations, social media and employee engagement channels.
- Look for storytelling opportunities and develop visual and written materials that effectively communicate messages to key business units (internal) and stakeholders (external).
- Acting as communications lead to support corporate projects and business objectives.
- Providing communications counsel and support to internal business partners to achieve communications goals and objectives.
- Writing and developing compelling internal and external communications content for a variety of communications vehicles, adjusting approach and style based on target audience.
- Primary focus on Internal communications, while also providing support for external channels.
Education
- Post-secondary education required, ideally in corporate communications or public relations.
Experience
- 5-8 years' experience working in corporate communications.
- Strong communication skills in English - both written and verbal.
- Strong writing and editing skills for print and online communication.
- Strategic communications plan development and execution.
- Strong project management skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Customer-focus orientation.
- Able to work on multiple tasks (strong time management skills) in a high-energy, high demand, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
- Content planning and development would be an asset.
- Graphic design capabilities and proficiency in Adobe suite of products (specifically InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop) would be an asset.
POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 - Corporate
Working Conditions: Office Environment
Posting Number: 65854
Reports to: Mgr Internal Communications Corporate
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