Communications Advisor

Air Transat; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transat is seeking a Communications Advisor to lead internal and external communications in collaboration with the Senior Director. The role supports strategic planning, ensures consistency of corporate messages, and partners with various vice-presidencies to meet communication needs.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in corporate communications, strong writing skills, and experience in project management and events coordination. French and English proficiency is required for Quebec roles.

Qualifications

• University degree in communications, PR, journalism, marketing or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in corporate communications or related role.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to adapt content for diverse audiences.
• Experience in project management, corporate event coordination and working with external partners.
• Strong analytical, synthesis and organizational skills; ability to manage priorities.
• Experience in graphic design, visual content creation or video editing is a plus.
• Fluent in French and English; bilingual communications required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal and external communication plans ensuring consistency and deadlines.
• Draft and produce corporate contents: press releases, Q&As, speeches, presentations and LinkedIn posts.
• Manage the editorial calendar and ensure message alignment across channels.
• Perform daily media monitoring, analyze coverage and produce press reviews and reports.
• Support intranet management and content development for employees and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate planning of corporate projects and events, including annual meetings and strategic announcements.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure quality deliverables and coordinate spokeperson prep and briefings.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Excellent writing

Project management

Analytical thinking

Graphic design / video editing (assets

Education

University degree in communications, PR, journalism, marketing or related field

Tools

MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

AI Copilot / AI tools

Job description

Company Description

Be part of the journey!

Our mission is to be our customers' and our team's favorite airline. Open-mindedness, care for others, intelligence at work and above all a healthy dose of fun allow us to accomplish great things every day. Our commitment has earned us the title of World's Best Leisure Airline on several occasions, and this is just the beginning. Want to join us? You'll have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in modern and inspiring work environments.

Job Description

In collaboration with the Senior Director, Communications, Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, the Communications Advisor plays a key role in the development and implementation of Transat's internal and external communications. The person contributes to the strategic planning and deployment of communication initiatives, ensures the consistency of corporate messages and acts as a partner to the various vice-presidencies to support their communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal and external communication plans ensuring consistency, quality and respect for deadlines.
• Draft and produce various corporate contents: press releases, Q&As, speeches, presentations, articles and LinkedIn publications.
• Manage the corporate editorial calendar and ensure the alignment of messages across all communication channels.
• Perform daily media monitoring, analyze coverage and produce press reviews as well as performance reports.
• Contribute to the management of the intranet and the development of content intended for employees and external stakeholders.
• Support the planning and coordination of corporate projects and events, notably the annual meeting, employee meetings and strategic announcements.
• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers in the context of joint announcements or special initiatives and ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Participate in the preparation of spokespersons by coordinating logistics and briefing documents, while proposing improvements to tools, practices and processes, including the integration of artificial intelligence solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or in a related role requiring a strong execution capacity.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly produce clear, structured content adapted to different audiences.
• Experience in project management, corporate event coordination and collaboration with external partners or suppliers.
• Solid analytical, synthesis and recommendation skills, as well as excellent organizational skills and priority management.
• An asset: experience in graphic design, visual content creation or video editing.
• Excellent mastery of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and demonstrated ease with collaborative digital tools and AI (e.g. Copilot). Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Oral and written mastery of French and English*
  A good command of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will have to communicate frequently in English, orally and in writing, with colleagues, clients or other stakeholders, both in Quebec and internationally.

Additional Information

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Employment Equity

Transat is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where equity is paramount. We strive to bring together a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we travel. We therefore encourage women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities to apply. Transat will accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the selection and hiring process. If you need accommodation measures, please contact us so that we can work together to meet your needs appropriately.