Internal Communications Specialist, 6 month contract
About The Position
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Internal Communications Specialist, 6 month contract come grow with us! Reporting to the Director, Communications, Government & Community Relations, the successful candidate will support the planning, development, and delivery of employee communications to ensure employees—across office, hybrid, and shop floor environments—receive clear, timely, and relevant information. You will play a key role in translating business priorities into engaging communications that support operational awareness, culture and values, sustainability, and community initiatives.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in internal communications, employee communications, public relations, change communications, or a related field
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences
- Experience using platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage, email, and PowerPoint
- Sound judgment regarding tone, timing, confidentiality, and channel selection
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to executive communications is considered an asset
- Familiarity with emerging tools, including the use of AI in communications, is an asset
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environment
- French Canadian and/or Spanish language coordination experience
- Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) or practical change communications experience
Responsibilities
- Draft, edit, and publish employee communications across platforms including SharePoint, Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, email, and presentations
- Support development of FAQs, video scripts, and town hall materials
- Maintain an editorial calendar to ensure timely, coordinated, and aligned messaging
- Support implementation of communication standards, channel guidelines, and best practices
- Monitor channel activity and engagement metrics
- Recommend practical improvements to enhance reach, clarity, and effectiveness
- Develop communications supporting operational updates, capacity expansion, culture and values initiatives, sustainability, and community programs
- Translate complex business information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging
- Tailor communications for employees, managers, supervisors, and site leaders
- Prepare talking points, briefing notes, FAQs, and cascade materials for leaders
- Support consistency of messaging across teams and locations
- Help build and maintain a network of site leaders to strengthen local communication flow
- Coordinate content inputs, approvals, translations (as needed), and publishing timelines
- Support town halls and recurring communication programs
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment
Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation that reflects performance, skills, and current market conditions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Eligible for performance-based incentives
- Great Place to Work Certified!
- Equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being
- Variable pay programs
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security
- Support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence
- Confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Opportunities to support communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
