Communications Advisor

Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group; Blainville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group in Blainville, QC, is seeking a Communications Advisor to support internal and external communications. You will craft strategies, create materials in French and English, and collaborate with HR, marketing, and external vendors to amplify the company’s voice.

You will manage media relations, coordinate events and translation needs, and develop KPIs to measure success, contributing to an engaging employee experience and corporate outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate communication strategies that support internal engagement and external visibility.
• Design and implement communication tools and initiatives for identified functions and the broader team.
• Produce a wide range of materials (intranet news, social media content, presentations, graphic designs, press releases) in French and English.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners for press releases, website content, and other materials.
• Coordinate and cultivate media relations and develop content opportunities to raise Duchesnay’s profile.
• Manage editorial calendar for internal/external communications with the team.
• Participate in brainstorming to maximize impact across formats and stakeholders.
• Draft and adapt writing tone to fit situations and company values.
• Coordinate translations or draft materials as required.

Job description

Working at Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group

Duchesnay Inc., located in Blainville, is a pharmaceutical company specializing in women’s health. It offers a portfolio of innovative and effective products designed to support women’s health and quality of life. The company offers modern facilities and a stimulating, safe, and collaborative work environment. The Duchesnay pharmaceutical group also holds the CONCILIVI seal, which recognizes its efforts to promote work-life balance.

The Communications Advisor partners with a group of functions within the Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group (DPG) to support all of their communication needs, both internal and external, contributing to the achievement of business objectives. In addition, he/she works closely with the Associate Director, HR and Communications on special projects, event planning and coordination, and the monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Role and responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate communication strategies that support the achievement of internal engagement objectives and enhance the organization’s external visibility.
• In support of the identified functions, the incumbent designs and implements communication tools and initiatives to help ensure their success, as well as the success of the broader DPG team.
• Develop and produce a wide range of communication materials, including intranet news articles, social media content, presentations and graphic designs, and press releases, in both French and English, while coordinating the resources involved in their development.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners on the preparation and publication of press releases, website content, articles, and other communication materials.
• Coordinate and cultivate media relations, and develop content opportunities to increase the visibility and profile of Duchesnay and its affiliated companies.
• Produce, coordinate, and continuously refine the editorial calendar for both internal and external communications, in collaboration with the Communications team, to support DPG’s strategic priorities.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to maximize the impact and relevance of content across multiple formats, adopting a partnership-oriented approach that supports the achievement of objectives for the functions and teams with which he/she collaborates.
• Determine and adapt the appropriate writing tone for each situation, ensuring alignment with the company's values
• Coordinate the translation of communication materials or draft them directly, depending on project requirements.
• Stay abreast of communications and writing best practices and emerging trends, serving as a subject matter resource and advisor in these areas.
• Draft press releases and coordinate their review, approval, and distribution to the appropriate target audiences.
• Advise and support internal client groups in identifying their communication needs and executing effective communication initiatives.
• Help bring our culture, values, and corporate vision to life through communication initiatives that foster employee engagement and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Plan and coordinate corporate events, including the development of key messages, communication tools, and supporting materials, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in large-scale communication projects, including the development and implementation of internal communication strategies.
• Contribute to the management of communication issues by monitoring developments, assessing risks, and preparing appropriate messaging and communication response plans.
• Develop, implement, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
  
• Strong collaboration skills and a partnership-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strategic and creative mindset with a strong focus on solutions and results.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Comfort with technology, digital tools, and media platforms.
• High degree of adaptability, autonomy, and initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written, due to the nature of internal and external communications, content development responsibilities, and frequent interactions with our U.S. business unit as well as international partners.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools and social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, and others.
• Skills in content editing, visual design, and graphic production.
  

***We offer a competitive salary and a full range of benefits. The position is permanent and available immediately.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The use of the masculine gender is intended to lighten the text. Duchesnay Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.