Advisor, Internal Communications (18 Month Contract)

Canadian Tire Corporation • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$23 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Communications team, part of CTC’s broader Communications group, collaborates with teams across the entire business to keep corporate employees informed of and connected to company initiatives. This role drives the creative employee communications and engagement strategy and execution of campaigns that foster a culture of diversity, belonging, and inclusion, and keep employees engaged. The team develops content for internal platforms and channels, provides strategic communications counsel, and creates unique brand experiences. The Advisor reports directly to the Manager of Employee Communications and supports the team by creating written and visual content, executing communications campaigns, and managing reporting and analytics.

Requirements

• Accountable: you take pride in your work and go the extra mile to ensure the desired outcomes are achieved
• Collaborative team player who builds relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward
• Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us make bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment
• Action oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our employees, customers and business
• Outcome-focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business
• Post-secondary education in Communications, Journalism or another relevant degree/diploma
• At least 2 years of progressive communications experience, in a dedicated communications role, ideally within a retail or brand-driven organization
• Impeccable written communication skills
• Strong visual communication skills, ideally with experience creating infographics or animations
• Superior organization, time management, prioritization, and proactive problem-solving abilities
• Proven track record for operating collaboratively and delivering measurable outcomes in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, brand-centric environment
• Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Viva Engage, (or similar enterprise social media platform), and design programs such as Canva and Photoshop are an asset

Responsibilities

• Create written and visual content for distribution across multiple employee communication channels, in keeping with CTC’s voice, strategic priorities, and visual identity
• Work closely with the team to support and execute multiple communications programs
• Be meticulous with content to ensure quality, standards and deadlines are met
• Collaborate with the broader Employee Communications, Communications, and cross-functional teams across the enterprise to balance, integrate and prioritize communications
• Actively participate in creative idea generation to consistently elevate the work and reputation of the Employee Communications team
• Provide sound advice to clients on communications best practices
• Manage the ongoing reporting and analytics of campaigns and activities to constantly measure effectiveness and inform ongoing approaches to employee communications

Benefits

• store discounts
• supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy
• Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
• retirement and savings programs for eligible employees
• mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families
• total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree