Senior Communication Consultant

fccfac; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Group benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

FCC’s external communications team seeks a strategic, senior writer who can craft executive speeches and messaging for diverse audiences. You will translate complex industry topics into clear narratives that resonate with leaders, partners, and the public.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll influence senior leaders, manage cross-functional relationships, and guide high-stakes communications with data-driven insights. Hybrid work options support a balanced, impact-driven role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree in communication, journalism, arts or English.
• Minimum six years of progressive experience in strategic communications or related field.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, including executive-level speeches.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and systems thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence without authority and work effectively with partners.
• Strong project and workflow management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level strategic communications counsel to leaders and internal partners.
• Write and edit speeches, key messages, advertorials, briefing notes, presentations and other external communications for FCC leaders and internal partners.
• Translate complex business issues and industry topics into clear, audience-focused narratives.
• Anticipate risk and advise on sensitive or high-impact communication challenges.
• Use data, insights and research to continuously improve communication effectiveness.
• Partner across functions (for example, Brand, Change, Marketing) to ensure aligned and coordinated communication.
• Build strong, trusted relationships across the organization.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Influence senior leaders

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Degree in communication, journalism, arts or English

Job description

Salary

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) : $94,620 - $128,020

Worker Type: Permanent

Language(s) Required: English

Why FCC?

At FCC, we're proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team

• Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs
• Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world
• Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive
• Hybrid work options

How you’ll make an impact

FCC's external communications team helps shape how our story is understood by customers, industry partners, media, government and the broader public. We're looking for a strategic communicator who is comfortable writing for executive members, subject matter experts and everyone in between, expertly tailoring their writing to a specific audience.

As a trusted, collaborative writer, you'll build strong relationships across the organization and bring clarity in fast-moving, high-stakes situations. You'll remain focused and solutions-oriented as timelines tighten or direction shifts, helping leaders communicate credibly when it matters most.

You'll also bring to life the stories of the people we serve, highlighting their resilience and innovation. By connecting Canadian agriculture and food to the challenges of today, you'll help external audiences clearly see the real-world impact of the industry.

What you’ll do

• Provide senior-level strategic communications counsel to leaders and internal partners
• Write and edit speeches, key messages, advertorials, briefing notes, presentations and other external communications for FCC leaders and internal partners
• Translate complex business issues and industry topics into clear, audience-focused narratives
• Anticipate risk and advise on sensitive or high-impact communication challenges
• Use data, insights and research to continuously improve communication effectiveness
• Partner across functions (for example, Brand, Change, Marketing) to ensure aligned and coordinated communication
• Build strong, trusted relationships across the organization

Required qualifications

• A degree in communication, journalism, arts or English
• Minimum six years of progressive experience in strategic communications or related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, including executive-level speeches
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Strong strategic thinking and systems thinking capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence without authority and work effectively with partners
• Strong project and workflow management skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in agriculture, finance or regulated industry
• Familiarity with digital platforms (for example, SharePoint, Microsoft 365)
• Bilingualism (French and English)

You belong here

At FCC, we're committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace - one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we're dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: [e-mail] . An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.