Strategic Communications Partner for Major Projects

Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Gexel Telecom International Inc. in Montreal, QC, is seeking a Business Partner, Communications to align messaging with the Vice President’s objectives and support the Port of Montreal expansion.

You will lead strategic communications for multiple teams, manage community relations, plan stakeholder events, and oversee development of Q&A, key messages, and presentations. Fluency in French and English, 7–10 years of experience, and Office 365 proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant communications experience in complex environments or managing large-scale projects.
• Significant experience in strategic communications and supporting internal partners.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in French and English; ability to simplify complex content.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communication plans.
• Experience coordinating events.
• Proficiency in Office 365.
• Willingness to relocate and occasional availability for non-standard work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the departments and teams of the Montreal Port Authority.
• Actively contribute to the implementation of communication plans while taking project timelines into account.
• Collaborate on the execution of community outreach activities.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, site visits, and other informational activities, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants.
• Represent the organization, as needed, on committees, in working groups, and at public meetings or events organized by community organizations, among other.
• Develop and update project-related communication tools (Q&A, key messages, presentations, fact sheets).
• Ensure that the web content under their responsibility is up to date.
• Ensure the consistency, quality, and accuracy of messages disseminated by the organization across all platforms and media.
• Participate in identifying, analyzing, and monitoring issues that could impact the reputation of the organization or the projects under your responsibility.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of issue management strategies.
• Monitor news and trends relevant to the issues under your responsibility.
• Track communication activities and produce reports and recommendations.
• Perform any other related tasks.

Skills

Strategic communications

Bilingual writing (FR/EN)

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Gexel Telecom International Inc. in Montreal, QC, is seeking a Business Partner, Communications to align messaging with the Vice President’s objectives and support the Port of Montreal expansion.

You will lead strategic communications for multiple teams, manage community relations, plan stakeholder events, and oversee development of Q&A, key messages, and presentations. Fluency in French and English, 7–10 years of experience, and Office 365 proficiency are required.