Bilingual Corporate Communications Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement communication strategies and campaigns that align with business objectives, enhance engagement, and facilitate change.

• Provide guidance to leaders on messaging, engagement tactics, and communication obstacles.

• Compose, edit, and disseminate communications in both English and French, including announcements, leadership messages, presentations, and newsletters.

• Assess French-language content, including AI-assisted translations, ensuring quality and adherence to Quebec communication standards.

• Manage ContactMonkey, SharePoint/intranet, Viva Engage, and employee email channels.

• Spearhead the relaunch of Viva Engage as a community hub.

• Oversee the intake and project management process for communication requests.

• Administer the communications calendar and coordinate initiatives across various functions.

• Produce videos, meetings, and live virtual events.

• Collaborate with Human Resources, Health & Safety, and other teams on ongoing engagement programs.

• Assist in creating communication materials for employees, customers, and external stakeholders.

• Evaluate metrics and gather employee feedback to assess effectiveness and suggest enhancements.

• Maintain crisis communication plans and templates, ensuring readiness in French.

• Guarantee that content adheres to AP Style and complies with brand and editorial guidelines.

• Recognize emerging communication trends and tools, including AI, and propose improvements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English and French at a professional level (required).

• Over 6 years of experience in corporate, internal, or employee communications, public relations, or a related discipline.

• Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading abilities for both internal and external audiences, including executive communications.

• Strong understanding of AP Style, brand management, and corporate editorial standards.

• Proven experience in developing communication strategies, engagement initiatives, and change communications.

• Cultural awareness of Quebec communication norms and experience in tailoring content for French-speaking audiences.

• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and organizational capabilities.

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to leverage metrics and feedback to enhance communications.

• A self-motivated and proactive approach, demonstrating creativity in resolving complex challenges.

• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.

• Familiarity with SharePoint, ContactMonkey, Viva Engage, or similar platforms is advantageous.

• Preferred: postsecondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Must have authorization to work in Canada without employer sponsorship or support.

• Successful candidates must pass pre-employment checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with company premium assistance.

• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage fully funded by the company.

• RRSP company matching program.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal time off.

• Paid company holidays.

• Paid Volunteer Time.

• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

• Employee Recognition Program – convert recognition points into gift cards.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Access to training opportunities for career advancement.