Senior Specialist, Public Relations (14-month contract)

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.•Montreal, QC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, 14-month maternity leave contract for a Senior Specialist, Public Relations position within Lightspeed's Global Communications team, based in Montreal. The role reports to the Director of Public Relations and involves developing and driving compelling corporate and industry narratives across North America and Quebec to strengthen Lightspeed's brand and influence with media, customers, and key stakeholders. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a strategic communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced tech environment and can operate as both a strategist and an executor. The contract will run from July 2026 to October 2027.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive public relations or corporate communications experience, preferably in B2B technology or a fast-growth tech company.
Exceptional writing skills — ability to simplify complex concepts and craft sharp, strategic messaging for diverse audiences.
Proven track record of securing meaningful media coverage in tech and business press.
Experience collaborating with and advising senior executives on communications strategy.
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines.
Comfort with data storytelling — ability to turn numbers into headlines.
Experience supporting crisis communications and issues management.

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset given Lightspeed's Quebec headquarters.
Familiarity with Monday.com or comparable project management tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and drive Lightspeed's corporate and industry stories in North America and Quebec, injecting the company's vision and product roadmap into the news cycle.
Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and influencers in the tech, business, and mainstream media landscape.
Work closely with the Director of PR to shape Lightspeed's point-of-view on policy-related topics in Canada and the US.
Grow the company's media profile among business and enterprise technology press.
Write, edit, and produce high-quality external communications including press releases, briefing documents, presentations, speeches, and executive bylines.
Review and edit communications from press partners and agencies to ensure messaging consistency with global comms strategy and brand tone.
Collaborate with senior leaders and internal stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and align communications accordingly, including product updates and customer/partner storytelling.
Coordinate with data science, business analyst teams, and external vendors to develop a calendar of data-driven stories tied to product announcements and major events.
Partner with sales and marketing teams to align communications with revenue-generation initiatives.
Support senior leaders on issues management, media interview preparation, and crisis communications.
Bring creative, proactive thinking to identify opportunities for Lightspeed to shape its industries and engage target audiences.
Establish clear objectives and success metrics for communications initiatives; track and report on results.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously using Monday.com, maintaining clear stakeholder communication throughout.
Monitor project budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution.

Benefits

Competitive contract compensation commensurate with experience.
Hybrid work environment based in Montreal, QC.
Access to Lightspeed's full suite of employee wellness and benefits programs for the duration of the contract.
The opportunity to work on a global brand with a meaningful local presence in Quebec.
A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture.
Central office with free food and drinks

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