Directeur(trice) principal(e) Rio Tinto Aluminium, Communications, Opérations Atlantique / Seni[...]

Rio Tinto; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Communications in Atlantic Operations. This strategic role involves developing integrated communication strategies to support business objectives, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading a team of communicators. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in reputation management and communication, particularly in complex industrial settings. The company offers a safety-first environment, career development opportunities, and competitive compensation. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Competitive salary and annual incentive

Family-friendly health and medical plans

Pension and savings plans

Share ownership plan

Leave options for various needs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 15+ years in communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in complex industrial operations, preferably in energy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans.
• Lead a team of communicators across Atlantic Operations.
• Manage proactive and reactive communications.

Skills

Reputation Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Planning

Crisis Communication

Team Leadership

Bilingual (French and English)

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• Faites partie d’un groupe axé sur la sécurité qui valorise l’inclusion
• Joignez-vous à une entreprise mondiale de premier plan
• Basé à Montréal ou à Saguenay
• L'aide à la réinstallation n'est pas fournie pour ce poste
• Doit pouvoir voyager en fonction des besoins

About the role / Au sujet du poste

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Communications – Atlantic Operations to develop integrated communications strategies and drive proactive projects and campaigns to support business objectives while managing stakeholder relationships and reputation. The role will also support the Canada Communications leadership team to ensure full alignment and coordination across different product groups and leadership teams.

Reporting to the Head of Communications for Aluminium & Canada, this strategic leadership position will drive communications excellence across Rio Tinto's Atlantic Operations aluminium business. As a key member of the SLT RTA Communications, the role will support the Atlantic Operations SLT team and its leaders. Key functions include:

• Providing strategic counsel to the Atlantic Operations leadership team, including operational site leaders and co-entrepreneurs, on communication and stakeholder engagement matters.
• Developing and executing strategic communication plans for Atlantic Operations aligned with business objectives, including those specific to Canada.
• Leading a team of communicators across Atlantic Operations, including site-level teams.
• Managing proactive and reactive communications, identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
• Driving stakeholder engagement across projects and initiatives.
• Leading issues management and crisis communication responses.
• Collaborating with communication colleagues across Rio Tinto Canada to ensure message consistency and impact maximization.
• Implementing a proactive reputation program for Atlantic Operations and Canada to positively influence public sentiment.
• Representing the aluminium business in Canada, identifying opportunities, managing issues, and driving success.

Qualifications / Vos contributions

• Commitment to safety for yourself and your team.
• Over 15 years of experience in reputation management, communication, and stakeholder engagement in large organizations, agencies, or government sectors.
• Experience in communication planning and reputation analysis.
• Experience managing communication strategies in complex industrial operations, especially in the energy sector (preferred).
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills at all levels.
• Collegial approach and ability to work effectively with senior peers.
• For Montreal-based applicants: fluency in French and English, written and spoken, is required.

What we offer / Ce que nous offrons

Recognize your contributions, thinking, and hard work, knowing you help the world progress. Our offerings include:

• A safety-first work environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary and annual incentive
• Family-friendly health, medical, pension, and savings plans
• Share ownership plan
• Leave options for various needs
• Employee discounts

Our commitments / Notre engagement

We are committed to an inclusive environment where all voices are valued, and diversity is celebrated. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, LGBTQ2S+ members, mature workers, persons with disabilities, and diverse backgrounds.