Corporate Communications Manager (Permanent)
About The Position
In this role, you will be responsible for strategic planning, internal communications, media & public relations, reputation & crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and content creation. You will create communications plans and strategies that align with company goals, vision, and brand identity. You will manage communications programs, including content for town halls, keynotes, thought leadership, media opportunities, and internal or external presentations. You will also build and manage reporting practices around KPIs, continuously improving based on insights and feedback. Overseeing internal messaging to employees, including newsletters, intranet content, and company announcements, maintaining editorial quality and alignment with brand voice and visual identity, and managing the communications content calendar are key responsibilities. You will also oversee the production of internal corporate vlogs. In media and public relations, you will engage with media stakeholders, manage media inquiries, draft press releases, and maintain strong media relationships. You will proactively conduct media outreach, shape stories, and secure coverage. For reputation & crisis management, you will monitor public perception, identify risks, and lead crisis communications to protect the company's brand, advising leadership on messaging during sensitive, high-pressure situations. You will build relationships with key audiences, analysts, and stakeholders, consult with cross-functional teams to align communications efforts with business priorities and ensure message consistency, and manage and mentor junior members of the Communications team. Finally, you will produce high-quality, on-brand content for various platforms, including websites, social media, and marketing materials, support major corporate initiatives with messaging frameworks, FAQs, content, and communications assets, and monitor industry and competitor trends to ensure Babcock’s messaging is current, differentiated, and market-relevant.
Requirements
- 8+ years in corporate communications, public relations, or marketing.
- Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent understanding of corporate communications and executive visibility strategies.
- Demonstrated experience building integrated internal communication plans, including channel strategy, messaging frameworks and leader communication toolkits.
- Experience leading projects, managing, or mentoring team members.
- Demonstrated experience with budget management and vendor relations.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, website publishing and media monitoring software.
- Experience operating in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization.
- You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Create communications plans and strategies that align with company goals, vision, and brand identity.
- Manage communications programs, including content for town halls, keynotes, thought leadership, media opportunities, and internal or external presentations.
- Build and manage reporting practices around KPIs, continuously improving based on insights and feedback.
- Oversee internal messaging to employees, including newsletters, intranet content, and company announcements.
- Maintain editorial quality and alignment with brand voice and visual identity.
- Manage the communications content calendar.
- Oversee the production the internal corporate vlogs.
- Engage with media stakeholders, manage media inquiries, draft press releases, and maintain strong media relationships.
- Proactively conduct media outreach, shape stories, and secure coverage.
- Monitor public perception, identify risks, and lead crisis communications to protect the company's brand.
- Advise leadership on messaging during sensitive, high-pressure situations.
- Build relationships with key audiences, analysts, and stakeholders.
- Consult with cross-functional teams to align communications efforts with business priorities and ensure message consistency.
- Manage and mentor junior members of the Communications team.
- Produce high-quality, on-brand content for various platforms, including websites, social media, and marketing materials.
- Support major corporate initiatives with messaging frameworks, FAQs, content, and communications assets.
- Monitor industry and competitor trends to ensure Babcock’s messaging is current, differentiated, and market-relevant.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
- Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
- Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows
- Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA
- An agile workplace for several positions
- An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
- Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure
- A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
- Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
