Senior Communications Specialist

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Corporate Communications Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your strong writing and project management skills to craft compelling internal communications that resonate with employees and align with the company's mission. You'll collaborate across departments to create engaging content, manage corporate intranet updates, and support corporate events. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about storytelling and effective communication. If you are ready to make a positive impact in a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in communications or related field.
• Proven ability to write compelling copy and engage audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage internal communications for global campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal clients and marketing leads for effective delivery.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma or university degree in communications, journalism, or English

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media platforms

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

As part of our Shared Services group, comprised of Finance, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Commercial, Legal, and Facilities, we support the business achieve their goals through a range of strong technical capabilities.

The Senior Corporate Communications Specialist will assist in the development of communication activities that support Hatch. This role will contribute to the execution of Hatch's global internal communications deliverables. We're looking for a candidate who is passionate about compelling storytelling, with creative vision and knowledge of marketing and communications best practices to engage internal audiences in alignment with Hatch’s mission and vision. Strong writing skills, project management, and consulting skills are key characteristics for our ideal candidate.

In this role, you will:

1. Conduct interviews, research, and actively collaborate with our internal clients for the successful strategic planning and delivery of communications deliverables.
2. Communicate with product designers and developers to understand our client value proposition.
3. Develop internal communications that support the global rollout of complex campaigns across Hatch.
4. Create, curate, and manage content on our corporate intranet.
5. Contribute weekly/monthly content to our intranet sites that raises awareness across the organization and engages and informs internal audiences in compelling ways to foster a sense of belonging.
6. Collaborate with regional marketing leads and sector marketing leads to communicate key initiatives.
7. Generate communications plans, strategies, and scheduling, as required.
8. Write for and contribute to Hatch's internal editorial content with daily publishing timelines.
9. Support the execution of corporate events with scripting and creative direction.
10. Write for and contribute to various communications and marketing materials, such as presentations, event collateral, and digital content.
11. Research and compile relevant and highly technical information, creating interesting stories that inspire.
12. Liaise directly with leadership outside of the marketing department and across various disciplines, practices, and geographies to support the business.
13. Monitor analytics in alignment with established KPIs, create reporting, and provide insight for ongoing measurement of success and improvement.
14. Work in partnership with our creative team, collaborating for the most effective presentation of information.

What you bring:

1. A college diploma or university degree in the field of communications, journalism, or English with a minimum of 7 - 10 years of work experience in the field and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
2. Experience gathering and analyzing business requirements and highly technical information and proven ability to write compelling copy to engage clients/target audiences and foster a sense of belonging.
3. Creative and critical thinking skills and usage of photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase users' understanding.
4. Knowledge of Canadian Press and Chicago Manual Style is an asset.
5. A flair for creating compelling written communication, strong organizational and time management skills, and experience establishing KPIs, monitoring analytics, and reporting on outcomes.
6. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet scheduled deadlines.
7. Excellent attention to detail and an ability to actively listen with proven ability to establish production working relationships with internal stakeholders.
8. Strong understanding of client relationship management and industry best practices.
9. Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team, providing insightful input and mentoring junior team members.
10. Adaptability in a dynamic, complex, and fast-paced delivery environment.
11. Creativity and experience with a wide range of innovative communications approaches.
12. Professional and friendly attitude with excellent customer service skills.
13. Experience working in the construction, engineering, or technology industries is an asset.
14. Strong computer skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
15. Experience using social media as an internal communications tool is an asset.

This role is well-suited for a self-motivated team player with strong writing, problem-solving, and project management abilities. A keen sense of business, combined with a natural sense of curiosity, will set the successful candidate on a fulfilling path of learning at Hatch. Interesting, diverse work awaits, so if you can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, please apply.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.