Communications Specialist

Employment Hero; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Canadian Communications Specialist to enhance its presence across Canada. The role focuses on developing media relations, creating compelling narratives, and executing communications initiatives targeting Canadian SMBs. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of PR experience and a strong ability to pitch media. This position offers remote work flexibility and access to exceptional resources and benefits, including employee share options.

Benefits

Employee share options

Subsidised egg freezing

Work from home budget

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in communications, PR or media relations.
• Proven experience pitching and securing coverage with Canadian media.
• Strong storytelling instincts with the ability to shape clear compelling angles.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Employment Hero’s Canadian communications strategy.
• Drive proactive media outreach including pitching to Canadian outlets.
• Help develop story angles tied to Canadian data and market trends.

Skills

Communications

Media relations

Storytelling

Project management

Collaboration

Job description

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As our Canadian Communications Specialist you’ll help build and amplify Employment Hero’s presence across Canada through strong media relations, sharp storytelling and proactive PR momentum. Reporting to the Canada Brand Comms and Content Lead, you’ll support the development and execution of communications initiatives that grow awareness, trust and engagement with Canadian SMBs.

This role is hands-on and execution focused. You’ll work closely with global comms, creative and data teams, local marketing partners and external agencies, to deliver high impact PR and content programs that support our market growth.

Your key focus areas will be

• Supporting the execution of Employment Hero’s Canadian communications strategy
• Driving proactive media outreach including pitching to Canadian outlets across national, business, tech, HR and regional news
• Supporting reactive media opportunities and incoming enquiries
• Helping develop story angles tied to Canadian data customer insights and market trends
• Contributing to owned content including press releases, commentary and spokesperson materials

This will include

• Drafting and distributing media materials including pitches, press releases and statements
• Building and nurturing relationships with journalists across relevant Canadian beats
• Monitoring news cycles, competitor activity and emerging trends to identify opportunities
• Supporting spokesperson preparation including briefing docs, talking points and Q&As
• Coordinating with internal teams and external agencies to produce PR assets like video content, case studies and reports
• Tracking performance metrics, reporting coverage and sharing insights with senior stakeholders
• Managing timelines, deliverables and workflows to ensure communications activity is delivered on time and at a high standard

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring

• 3 to 5 years of experience in communications, PR or media relations in agency, in house or scale up environments
• Proven experience pitching and securing coverage with Canadian media
• Strong storytelling instincts, with the ability to shape clear compelling angles
• Experience drafting press releases pitches and media docs
• Confidence collaborating with content, creative and data teams
• A proactive, organized approach and comfort operating in a fast paced environment
• Familiarity with earned and organic social channels
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Experience in SaaS or tech is a bonus but not required

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities

We’re AI-first, so you may meet some of our AI tools early in the process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience.

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.