Senior Advisor, External Communications (12 months)

Description

• Draft, revise, edit and produce a variety of communication tools intended for various external audiences (e.g. briefs, key messages, press releases, social media posts, speeches and remarks, etc.)
• Provide advice regarding positioning and speaking engagements, with a proactive and multichannel approach
• Ensure that practices, procedures, methodologies and tools are used effectively so that the objectives set out in the business plan are attained.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AtkinsRéalis' various stakeholders in the media across Canada.
• Work collaboratively as part of a global team of external and internal communicators and marketeers working on both regional and global projects where required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, literature, marketing or related field
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Adept at using AI tools like Co-Pilot in a corporate environment
• Proven experience in issues management
• Two writing samples are required to be submitted with the application
• At least 8 to 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a large multi-national.
• Proven ability to think in a multichannel approach
• Proven ability to work with the media and good understanding of the media landscape in Canada
• Ability to use corporate reporting mechanisms and contribute to regular reporting on functional as well as tactical performance (e.g. ASANA)
• Proven ability to create strategic links between events
• Experience managing sponsorships and donations at a national level
• Member of the Canadian or Global Leadership Team: This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in advising on external communications best practices
• Excellent writing skills in English and French
• Proven ability to convey complex topics in simple language to multiple audiences

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance