Senior Communications Advisor

The Groupe Master; Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. This temporary role entails developing internal communication strategies and supporting the Director of Communications with engagement initiatives throughout the company's transformation. Candidates must possess at least 7 years of experience in corporate communications, exceptional writing skills, and be bilingual in French and English. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical coverage and a flexible remote work policy.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Wellness spending account

Flexible remote work policy

Qualifications

• 7+ years in corporate or internal communications required.
• Demonstrated experience executing communication plans for projects.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and anticipate stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communication strategies.
• Support the Director of Communications with high-priority projects.
• Lead communications for major projects and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Exceptional Writing & Editing Skills

Strong Stakeholder Management

Project Communications Expertise

Bilingualism (French / English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Content Management Tools

Job description

Position Type: Temporary - End of August

About the Role

The Senior Communications Advisor plays a key role in internal communication strategy, particularly related to the iMpact transformation journey and supporting the Director of Communications across a wide range of initiatives. This position ensures that employees are well-informed, engaged and aligned with the company’s transformation and strategic objectives. This role works closely with the Change Management Lead in the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to ensure communications support organizational change efforts, leadership messaging and employee adoption of new initiatives. Additionally, the Senior Communications Advisor provides direct project, content and strategic messaging support to the Director of Communications, ensuring seamless execution of key communication priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with expertise in internal communications, stakeholder engagement and executive messaging to drive alignment and support large-scale transformation initiatives.

What you will accomplish with us:

• Internal Communications
  • Develop and implement internal communication strategies to support transformation, employee engagement and organizational change.
  • Collaborate with the Change Management Lead to ensure communications align with change initiatives and drive employee adoption.
  • Lead storytelling and narrative development to highlight successful transformation efforts and employee contributions.
  • Provide communications support for employee engagement activities, town halls, leadership meetings, etc.
• Support to the Director of Communications
  • Serve as a trusted partner to the Director, assisting with high-priority communication projects across the organization.
  • Draft executive messages, reports and presentations for leadership.
  • Support the development of corporate messaging frameworks, ensuring alignment with transformation objectives.
  • Manage cross-functional communication projects, ensuring effective coordination and execution.
• Project Communications
  • Lead and execute communications for major projects and transformation initiatives, ensuring clarity of purpose, stakeholder alignment and consistent messaging across all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Develop project communication plans, timelines and materials that support adoption, mitigate risks and keep employees and leaders informed.
• Support to the Transformation Management Office (TMO)
  • Act as a communications partner to the TMO, ensuring transformation initiatives are clearly articulated and effectively communicated to employees.
  • Assist in crafting change-related messaging, leadership updates and transformation progress reports.
  • Develop FAQs, briefings and talking points to support managers and employees during transition periods.
• Content Development & Strategic Messaging
  • Produce compelling internal content for newsletters, intranet updates, transformation reports and employee engagement platforms.
  • Translate complex policies and corporate initiatives into engaging communications that resonate with employees.
  • Ensure messaging is clear, consistent and aligned with the organization’s culture and transformation vision.
• Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of internal communications and transformation-related messaging.
  • Gather and analyze employee feedback to refine communication strategies and increase engagement.
  • Continuously improve communication processes to enhance clarity, accessibility and employee engagement.
• Other Communications Support (As Needed)
  • Provide additional communication support for corporate initiatives, employee engagement campaigns and internal messaging needs.
  • Assist in sustainability, policy or governance-related messaging as required, ensuring alignment with corporate values and transformation goals.

What You Bring to Our Team:

• Qualifications & Experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field or related experience.
  • Experience: 7+ years in corporate communications, internal communications, or related field.
  • Exceptional Writing & Editing Skills: Ability to translate complex policies and corporate strategies into engaging and accessible employee communications.
  • Strong Stakeholder Management: Experience working with executives, department heads and cross-functional teams on projects.
  • Project Communications Expertise: Demonstrated experience developing and executing communication plans for complex projects or organizational initiatives, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams, anticipate stakeholder needs and translate project milestones into clear, engaging employee communications.
  • Proficiency in Content Management & Internal Communication Tools: Experience with intranet content, internal newsletters and employee engagement platforms.
  • Experience in Complex Organizations is a strong asset.
  • Bilingualism (French / English) – need to interact on a regular basis with our internal and/or external Master Group collaborators across the country. After evaluation, it has been determined that no other solution can meet these professional obligations.

Competitive Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career within our team, we offer

• Medical and dental coverage from day one, along with short and long-term disability protection
• Contribution to a collective registered retirement savings plan upon starting your role.
• Wellness spending account
• An employee assistance program including psychological, financial, and legal support.
• Access to telemedicine from the beginning of your employment.
• Reimbursement of professional association membership fees.
• Early vacation program.
• Flexible remote work policy