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Sr. Manager, Communications

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Are you a strategic communicator and an exceptional storyteller? Can you pivot and flex in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? If you’re looking for meaningful work that can make an impact, this is the opportunity for you. We are looking for an experienced Communications expert to join our Marketing and Communications team who brings broad industry experience in corporate communications to support our work across the foodservice, grocery, healthcare, pharmacy, and retail sectors.

In this role, in addition to your mastery with words and an eye for detail, you will bring exceptional communications and strategic thinking skills to lead a highly engaged team to support business priorities, raise awareness and enhance perception through engaging copy and content that reinforces the value of GS1 Canada and Global Standards

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Overall writing and storytelling within the organization, including development of organizational key messages and content that reinforces our value propositions across all touchpoints, including social, web, email and collateral
  • Manage capacity and deliverables of a high-performing team, ensuring quality work and accountability to meet timelines
  • Motivate, engage, coach and performance manage the communications team, including a copywriter, social media coordinator and translation team
  • Drive department transformation, evolution and efficiency, in collaboration with other members of the management team
  • Close collaboration with the Marketing and Creative teams on the development of strategic, integrated Marketing Communications plans to support business priorities
  • Development and management of an internal corporate communications strategy
  • Development of corporate communication resources (writing guidelines, key messages, boilerplates, testimonials, case studies, etc.)
  • Implementation of GS1 Canada’s social media strategy, including content planning and development, and KPIs across social platforms
  • Development and deployment of internal and external newsletters or bulletin-type communication
  • Content management for GS1 Canada’s corporate intranet
  • Development and implementation of a GS1 Canada PR/media strategy
  • Oversee delivery of media scan reports and customize as needed
  • Maintain and execute issues management communications plans as needed and play a lead role in the company’s efforts to anticipate, identify and address potential threats to reputational health

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Writing, English, Marketing, Public Relations or a related area
  • 7+ years of experience in writing, developing and implementing corporate communication strategies, plans and deliverables
  • 3+ years of experience leading and coaching high-performance communications teams
  • Impeccable writing, listening, editing and communications skills with proven ability to communicate succinct, impactful content and coach and train others to do the same.
  • Ability to listen to feedback, incorporate it in materials and cascade it throughout the team to ensure consistency across teams and channels.
  • Expert knowledge in communications best practice, channels and trends, and how to best leverage for communications planning as part of an overall strategy
  • Ability to anticipate, initiate and drive process improvements or gaps when identified
  • Strong presence with the ability to lead tough conversations, navigate complex organizations and influence decision making
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priority projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong alignment with GS1 Canada values: Accountability, Inclusive Collaboration and Integrity Always
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset – verbal and written

GS1 Canada is an equal opportunity employer. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team at [email protected] if you require accommodation due to a disability during the interview and assessment process.

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