Internal Communications and Events Specialist

GIRO • Montreal, QC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Internal communication is a key strategic lever for aligning the organization, engaging our teams over the long term, and bringing our culture to life every day. At GIRO, we believe in meaningful, credible, two-way communication that goes far beyond simply sharing information.

We are looking for a professional recognized for their expertise to serve as a subject matter expert in internal communications and event management. Do you want to leverage your expertise in internal communications and events, positively influence the organization, and leave a lasting mark on how GIRO communicates and engages its talent? This opportunity is for you!

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant field (Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of eight years of experience in internal communications, including significant experience managing employee-focused events.
• Recognized for strong project management, planning, and performance measurement capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a structured and methodical manner, while collaborating effectively with others.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and comfort working in ambiguous environments with changing priorities and multiple complex projects.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in French, along with a functional command of English.
• Comfortable using digital internal communication channels and content creation tools, both written and visual (e.g., Canva, SharePoint, CyberImpact, and Planner—an asset).
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the selected country at the time an offer of employment is made. It is the sole responsibility of candidates to obtain any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations prior to their start date.

Nice To Haves

• Canva, SharePoint, CyberImpact, and Planner—an asset

Responsibilities

• Designing and leading internal communication and event strategies that strengthen the employee experience and engagement while supporting business priorities
• Managing events of varying scope and complexity, integrating best practices and coordinating external vendors
• Acting as a trusted partner to teams and managers, advising them on communication approaches, messaging, and the most effective channels
• Ensuring a smooth and consistent flow of information among teams, managers, and external partners, with a constant focus on clarity and relevance
• Optimizing and evolving internal communication channels and tools (intranet, Teams, email, HiEvents, Planner, etc.) to maximize effectiveness, complementarity, and engagement
• Developing measurement tools and tracking communication and event metrics (participation rates, satisfaction, engagement, reach, etc.), analyzing results, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance initiatives
• Develop and implement strategies and tools to promote internal activities and event-related initiatives.
• Plan events and integrated communications while ensuring that GIRO’s employees are informed first whenever appropriate.
• Oversee social committee activities and initiatives.
• Provide strategic recommendations on how to define and position key issues, then implement targeted internal communication tactics to bring those recommendations to life.
• Create and write a variety of communications (announcements, SharePoint intranet articles, Teams messages, internal newsletters, speeches, FAQs, videos, short features, manager toolkits, etc.) aligned with communication objectives.
• Coordinate content development, review, and distribution; collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies when needed.
• Coordinate the creation and production of short internal videos and define their distribution strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal clients (managers, leaders, and teams): structure messages, simplify complex information, recommend the most appropriate channels and tone, and ensure effective communication.
• Integrate communication best practices into change management initiatives to support teams through transitions.
• Develop a strong understanding of internal audiences in order to tailor communication strategies and tools to their needs.
• Manage and optimize internal communication channels (intranet, Teams, email, etc.) and contribute to sound documentation practices.
• Organize and showcase corporate events and initiatives that strengthen culture and employee connections.
• Act as a GIRO culture ambassador through a human-centered and inclusive approach.
• Assess the effectiveness and impact of internal events and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company’s priorities, key business drivers, stakeholders, and ongoing or upcoming initiatives.
• Stay informed on event management best practices, continuously improve processes and tools, and share expertise with team members.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, including remote work for a balanced life.
• Team activities and annual traditions that we take pride in
• Everyday support: Employee assistance program, telemedicine and mental health support.
• Training and professional development opportunities to grow, learn and discover your way forward.

What This Job Offers

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