Bilingual Manager of Communications ()

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the services sector is seeking a Manager of Internal Communications to enhance employee engagement through strategic messaging and innovative communication channels. The role includes planning internal communications, managing brand compliance, and utilizing data analytics to improve engagement strategies across the organization. Candidates should have a proven track record in communications along with strong project management skills and a passion for connecting with employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in internal communications and project management.
• Ability to function proficiently in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint.
• Advanced writing, editing skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages internal communication channels and tools.
• Analyzes activity data to optimize employee engagement methods.
• Acts as SME for internal meetings and recommends best practices.

Skills

Crisis Management

Marketing

Public Relations

Writing Skills

Media Relations

Strategic Planning

Social Media Management

Team Management

Public Speaking

Constant Contact

Education

Post secondary diploma or degree in Communications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe

Canva

Illustrator

Job description

This role supports internal communications activities and projects primarily for employees both hourly and salaried across Canada. This role focuses on communicating the Sodexo brand Belong Act Thrive through various programs and platforms engaging employees in Sodexo and ensuring that messages are communicated consistently and effectively across the organization (e.g. weekly newsletter Voice Survey Spirit of Sodexo Awards intranet special messages from the President HR NORAM wide programs) The role plans and manages internal communication channels and tools supports and develops communication plans for a variety of programs projects and activities. This role analyzes activity data to identify the most effective and efficient methods of communicating with employees.

How Youll MakeanImpact :

Internal Communications :

• Plans coordinates distributes analyzes and improves weekly newsletter / communications and targeted messages to employees as required (newsletter poppulo).
• Updates monitors and analyzes traffic on our internal sites (Intranet) and looks for opportunities to optimize.
• Acts as communications SME and producer for national internal meetings / webinars (townhalls etc) and in-person events. Advises internal clients on best practices effective messaging appropriate application or platform or tool and compiles participation data for recommendations. May solicit feedback and provide recommendations to improve and innovate future meetings.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation in internal communications : tests and deploys new tools and recommends new practices. Elevates the channels and methods to reach the audiences in the mode that resonates best.
• Promotes communication tools (applications platforms) to Canadian audiences and acts as SME.
• Implements KPIs and follow-ups : data analysis reviews and reports on campaign effectiveness to maximize current and future results (Spirit of Sodexo flags gaps for improvement).

Brand Compliance and Coordination :

• Acts as a brand gatekeeper and engages users (external and internal) for appropriate and consistent use of Sodexo brand material. Manages brand tools (intranet library) logos photos and promotional materials. Provides guidance on brand guidelines.
• Establishes preferred suppliers creates and manages the list and coordinates with suppliers (e.g. printing agencies graphics designers promotional merchandise providers).

Health and Safety

• Adopts and supports Zero Harm mindset and works safely both at home and in the office (remote role)
• Attends all required training; maintains their own IMS records

Qualifications :

What Youll Need toSucceed :

• Post secondary (diploma or degree) in Communications or related field.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a related role including creating communication plans robust project management and managing communication channels for employees. Ideally up to 7 years experience will be considered.
• Ability to function proficiently in the MS office suite. Strong skills in Powerpoint and Microsoft forms.
• Basic knowledge of any of the following tools is an asset : Adobe Canva illustrator.
• Strong project management skills are essential to successfully coordinating and executing initiatives ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Advanced capability in writing and editing skills
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the company.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage deadlines while handling multiple and conflicting priorities
• Ability to influence across the organization.
• Ability to function in the role in English language proficient in the French language.
• Ideally the ability to function at fully bilingual levels in both official languages is an asset

Additional Information :

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin race religion ethnicity age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any other federal provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted .

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Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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