Internal Communications and Event Specialist

Enercare Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercare Inc. in Markham, Ontario is seeking an Internal Communications & Events Specialist for a full-time maternity coverage role.

You will craft engaging internal communications, deliver high-impact corporate events, and create content that connects employees to Enercare’s priorities and purpose. Reporting to the Director of Internal Communications, you will support strategic planning, lead event delivery and execute communications across internal channels.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience planning and delivering impactful corporate events.
• 3–5 years of experience developing and executing internal communications programs.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills with audience adaptation.
• Strong storytelling and ability to turn business priorities into engaging content.
• Experience advising senior leaders and handling confidential matters with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with project, time and vendor management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, able to work independently in changing environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Copilot, Canva, VEED and digital/social tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support internal communications strategies, narratives and campaigns that connect employees to Enercare’s vision.
• Lead company-wide communications that inform and engage employees.
• Develop and deliver corporate events aligned with priorities and outcomes.
• Manage event communications: invitations, videos, scripts, presentations and surveys.
• Advise and support senior leaders in communicating key decisions and changes.
• Translate priorities into clear employee communications with measurable results.
• Partner with HR and Marketing to activate the employer brand online and offline.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice across communications and events.
• Monitor trends, measure outcomes and improve communication channels.

Skills

Event planning

Internal communications

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Advising senior leaders

Project and vendor management

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Canva

VEED

Microsoft Copilot

Email platforms

Digital and social media tools

Job description

Enercare Inc. is one of Canada’s largest home and commercial services companies servicing over one million customers across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec and New Brunswick. Enercare is the Experts at Home, operating under several brands including Enercare, HydroSolution, and Pioneer Plumbing & Heating.

A proudly Canadian-owned company, we are the Experts at what we do and deeply care about our customers. We value a diverse, collaborative culture, and take pride in our commitment to health and safety, and knowing our work serves and supports our communities every day. No matter your role, we invest in making sure you have opportunities to grow, learn, and become the Expert you want to be.

If you are ready to become one of our Experts, we would love to hear from you.

Role: Internal Communications and Event Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Status: Full-Time, Fixed-Term - 18-months

Location: Markham, Ontario

Compensation: $98,248 - $144,425

Please note that the compensation range listed includes base salary and potential incentive pay. Incentives such as bonuses are not guaranteed and depend on individual performance and company results. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Join Enercare as an Internal Communications & Events Specialist and help bring our strategy, culture and employee experience to life. In this full-time maternity cover, you’ll create engaging communications, deliver high-impact corporate events and develop content that connects employees to our priorities and purpose.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Communications, you will support strategic planning, lead event delivery and execute communications across internal channels. Your work will help strengthen an inclusive, connected culture across our business.

If you’re an organized, action-oriented communication and events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, then this role is for you. You also know how to connect the dots across projects, turn complex information into clear and engaging content, and anticipate communications needs. Importantly, you bring strong event-planning skills and are comfortable navigating change and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Support internal communications strategies, narratives and campaigns that connect employees to Enercare’s vision, priorities and purpose.
• Lead company-wide communications that keep employees informed and build understanding, enthusiasm and engagement.
• Develop and deliver corporate events aligned with business priorities, purpose and desired outcomes.
• Manage event communications and content, including invitations, videos, scripts, presentations and surveys.
• Advise and support senior leaders in communicating key decisions, organizational changes and complex programs.
• Translate business priorities into clear, relevant employee communications with measurable results.
• Partner with HR and Marketing to activate the employer brand across social and digital channels.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and messaging across all communications and events.
• Monitor trends and emerging topic, measure event outcomes and communication channel performance to identify opportunities and continuously improve.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of experience planning and delivering impactful corporate events.
• 3–5 years of experience developing and executing internal communications programs.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels.
• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to turn business priorities into relevant, engaging content.
• Experience advising senior leaders and handling sensitive or confidential matters with discretion.
• Detail-oriented project, time and vendor management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work independently in a changing environment.
• Adept at working with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Copilot, Canva, VEED, email platforms, and digital and social media tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field is preferred.

Enercare is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Enercare’s recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable provincial accessibility laws and regulations. All accommodations will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request.

Our company leverages artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the candidate screening process to help review applications efficiently and fairly. These tools may assist in evaluating qualifications against job requirements. All decisions regarding hiring are ultimately made by our recruitment team. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.