Employee Communication and Recognition Specialist

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming and entertainment company in Canada is seeking an Employee Communication & Recognition Specialist. The role involves enhancing employee experience through strategic communication and recognition programs. Candidates should possess a strong HR background with excellent project management skills, and be passionate about fostering community in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Full benefits package for full-time employees

Retirement savings plan

Family and friends discounts on travel and fitness

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR-related services.
• Experience in a complex, unionized, multi-location company is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of internal communication strategies.
• Coordinate employee recognition and rewards programs.
• Plan engaging virtual events to build community.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $63,688 to $79,610

We Provide

• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

The Position

Are you passionate about creating meaningful connections in the workplace? Do you enjoy supporting programs that celebrate people and enhance employee experience? If so, we want to meet you!

Gateway’s OD and TA team is based out of Burnaby, with the flexibility to work hybrid from anywhere in Alberta, BC or Ontario. Occasional travel between sites in BC, AB and ON is required.

As our Employee Communication & Recognition Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of corporate programs and initiatives delivered through the Organizational Development and Talent Acquisition team as well as a participant in cross-functional efforts that help Gateway ensure that employees are seen, valued and connected. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we communicate, celebrate and engage with employees across Gateway.

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• A natural connector, who loves bringing people together.
• A strategic communicator, who can inspire and inform.
• A detail-oriented organizer who can manage programs from idea to execution.
• A tech-savvy HR professional, who understands how to use the tools at their fingertips to facilitate their work.

What You'll Do

• Support the development and delivery of internal communication strategies that inform and inspire.
• Coordinate and support employee recognition and rewards programs.
• Plan and execute engaging virtual events that build community.
• Support onboarding and orientation programs that make new hires feel welcome.
• Work with HR and site leaders to support initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across corporate departments, site leadership and HR teams to deliver programs and services effectively in a complex corporate model.
• Use feedback and data to evaluate and improve programs.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on engagement and recognition tools.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a focus in Human Resources Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience delivering services, including: building partnerships and providing advice, internal communications, events, planning, administration and expertise with related technologies or equivalent.
• Experience in gaming, food & beverage, or a hospitality industry is an asset.
• Experience in a complex, unionized, and multi-location company is an asset.
• People-focused team player who is passionate about making the connection between business strategy and employee experience and building community.
• Skilled at supporting individuals to feel included, safe and cared for.
• Expert administrator skilled at customer service, organization, business administration and records management.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to summarize and visualize information in ways that motivate and inspire.
• Ability to manage projects/programs/events from needs analysis to project completion.
• Technical knowledge required to effectively administer and support use of related technologies.
• Knowledge of all applicable human resources legislation.
• General understanding of union environments.
• Detail oriented.

Who We Are

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. It employs approximately 7,200 people and features numerous gaming and hospitality outlets. Gateway has been operating in Canada for over thirty years, continuously evolving and expanding its offerings.

The Gateway to Your Future starts with us. Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, recognizing their contributions and offering career advancement opportunities across our locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs in a dynamic and fun environment. Join us and see what it’s like to be part of a team that values your vision, skill, and energy.