Communications Specialist

Securitas Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leadership in security services

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Securitas Canada is seeking an experienced Internal Communications professional to lead strategic initiatives that connect employees to our purpose, values and transformation. You will design campaigns with HR and leaders, craft clear content for intranet, leader messages, videos, and presentations, and ensure consistency of messaging across Canada.

You will collaborate with local teams, champion inclusion, run recognition programs, gather success stories, and support change communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, HR or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years in corporate, internal or executive communications, public/media relations, inclusion and belonging and/or employee engagement
• Strong English writing and editing skills, with examples of internal communications
• Experience with employee recognition or engagement programs is an asset
• Skilled storyteller who can bring our purpose, values and strategy to life
• Comfortable partnering with leaders, HR, operations and global communications
• Strong planning and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Familiar with intranets, collaboration platforms and basic analytics
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information and employee data
• Proficient with emerging technologies and able to assess and implement new tools
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic internal communication initiatives that connect employees to Securitas Canada’s purpose, values and transformation.
• Design and deliver internal campaigns (e.g., Purpose, scholarships, recognition) in partnership with HR, EDI leads, Group functions and business leaders.
• Create and edit clear, engaging and inclusive content for internal channels, including intranet articles, leader messages, videos and presentations.
• Collaborate with local communications teams to ensure alignment, consistency and impact of internal messaging across Canadian markets.
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion by ensuring all communications and recognition programs reflect our Group Diversity Policy.
• Design and run recognition initiatives that celebrate performance, living our values, and safety and service excellence, including promotion of Purpose Awards and other group-wide programs.
• Collect and share success stories from teams and individuals, working with local marketing/communications to amplify them internally and, when appropriate, externally.
• Support change communication efforts, helping employees understand and navigate organizational and business transformation.
• Use data and feedback (e.g., open rates, clicks, participation, surveys) to measure communication and recognition impact and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of our internal tone of voice, editorial standards and communication guidelines.

Skills

Internal communications

Executive communications

Storytelling

English writing

Leadership collaboration

Planning & organization

Analytics basics

Bilingual English/French

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications/related field

Tools

Intranets

Collaboration platforms

Analytics tools

Emerging technologies

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic internal communication initiatives that connect employees to Securitas Canada’s purpose, values and transformation.
• Design and deliver internal campaigns (e.g., Purpose, scholarships, recognition) in partnership with HR, EDI leads, Group functions and business leaders.
• Create and edit clear, engaging and inclusive content for internal channels, including intranet articles, leader messages, videos and presentations.
• Collaborate with local communications teams to ensure alignment, consistency and impact of internal messaging across Canadian markets.
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion by ensuring all communications and recognition programs reflect our Group Diversity Policy.
• Design and run recognition initiatives that celebrate performance, living our values, and safety and service excellence, including promotion of Purpose Awards and other group-wide programs.
• Collect and share success stories from teams and individuals, working with local marketing/communications to amplify them internally and, when appropriate, externally.
• Support change communication efforts, helping employees understand and navigate organizational and business transformation.
• Use data and feedback (e.g., open rates, clicks, participation, surveys) to measure communication and recognition impact and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of our internal tone of voice, editorial standards and communication guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, HR or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years in corporate, internal or executive communications, public/media relations, inclusion and belonging and/or employee engagement
• Strong English writing and editing skills, with examples of internal communications
• Experience with employee recognition or engagement programs is an asset
• Skilled storyteller who can bring our purpose, values and strategy to life
• Comfortable partnering with leaders, HR, operations and global communications
• Strong planning and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Familiar with intranets, collaboration platforms and basic analytics
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information and employee data
• Proficient with emerging technologies and able to assess and implement new tools
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred

What We Offer

• An opportunity to contribute to a global leader in security services.
• A supportive team environment focused on learning and growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive compensation and benefits in line with local market practices.

Securitas Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] further information.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.