Senior Advisor, Executive Communications

AtkinsRéalis; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Training and professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced executive communications advisor in Canada to counsel the President & CEO, shape messaging, and engage employees across the organization.

You will develop high-impact executive communications, translate complex business information into clear narratives, and design leadership events to reinforce priorities. Bilingual English/French required with 7+ years in senior communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, literature or related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in executive, corporate or internal communications.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills with ability to adapt messaging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the President & CEO on messaging and employee engagement.
• Develop and execute communications strategies aligned with corporate priorities.
• Advise on complex communications, build relationships and support business objectives.
• Lead executive town halls, leadership forums and high-profile internal events.

Skills

Executive communications

Strategic counsel

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

Strong writing skills

Bilingual: French & English

Leadership engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

Overview

Join our Internal Communications Centre of Excellence. We partner with leaders across regions and functions to deliver clear, engaging communications that support our people, culture and business priorities.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted communications advisor to the President & CEO, providing strategic counsel and leading initiatives that strengthen leadership engagement, align employees with business priorities and bring our strategy to life.

Your role

Executive Communications and Strategic Counsel:

• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the President & CEO, providing strategic counsel on messaging, positioning, audience needs and employee engagement.
• Develop and execute communications strategies and plans aligned with corporate strategy and business priorities, while anticipating communications needs, risks and sensitivities.
• Advise on complex and sensitive communications matters, building strong relationships across the organization to align messaging and support business objectives.

Content Development and Storytelling:

• Develop high-quality executive communications, including speeches, presentations, talking points, emails, articles, video scripts and digital content, reflecting the voice and perspective of senior leadership.
• Translate complex business information into clear, compelling narratives that bring strategy, business performance and key priorities to life.
• Shape and deliver messages that inspire understanding, engagement and action across diverse employee audiences, while evaluating effectiveness and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Leadership Engagement and Events:

• Lead communications strategy, messaging and content development for executive town halls, leadership forums and other high-profile internal events.
• Design engaging leadership experiences that encourage dialogue, strengthen employee connections and reinforce business priorities.
• Prepare executives for key engagements through briefings, presentations and Q&A development, partnering with stakeholders and production teams to ensure successful delivery.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Literature or a related field.
• Bilingualism (French and English)*
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in executive, corporate or internal communications.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and executives.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

** Member of the Canadian or Global Leadership Team: This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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