Senior Advisor, Global Internal Communications

Position overview

As a Senior Advisor, Global Internal Communications, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies that promote engagement, alignment, and transparency across our organization. This strategic position aims to maximize the impact of internal communications by leveraging various channels such as email, intranet, social networks, and other relevant platforms, to support and promote our employer brand as well as the organization's outreach. Working with various stakeholders across the organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative strategies and tools to align communications practices with organizational objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute global internal communication strategies and create comprehensive communication plans that align with the organization's global goals, values, and objectives.

• Establish a global communications governance by identifying key messages and targeting the correct audiences and appropriate communication channels to effectively engage employees across different regions, languages and cultures.

• Maintain a strategic watch on communication trends to integrate innovative practices adapted to a matrix organization.

• Support change management initiatives in the development and execution of change management strategies for various projects and work closely with regional and global stakeholders to oversee the execution of change management plans, resulting in a smooth and sustainable adoption.

• Oversee and optimize the global internal communications platforms such as the intranet, VivaEngage Communities, collaboration tools and explore different new technologies available for internal communications.

• Promote global employee engagement and foster a positive and inclusive company culture by recommending, designing and supporting global and regional programs, recognition initiatives, feedback mechanisms, and employee surveys that resonate with diverse teams and locations.

Qualifications and skills

• University degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field.

• Minimum 7 to 10 years' experience in a communications role, ideally in a complex or decentralized organization.

• Excellent written communication skills; experience in developing change communications for internal stakeholders.

• Bilingualism is essential in both English and French.

• Creative, resourceful, autonomous and independent

• Organized and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, with a variety of stakeholders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Sharepoint, VivaEngage and Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Flexible work schedule in hybrid mode

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Generous employee and family assistance program (including telemedicine and medicine)

• Possibility of contributing to an RRSP with employer contribution