Strategic Projects & Communications Lead

AAA Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Canada in Dorval seeks a Strategic Business Partner – Projects & Communications to transform complex ideas into executive-level presentations and align initiatives across the organization.

You will lead planning of strategic projects, develop roadmaps using Microsoft Project, and create high-impact visuals with PowerPoint and Canva while coaching teams on effective messaging. This is a temporary-to-permanent role based in Dorval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Marketing, PR, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Master's degree is considered an asset.
• PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum, Change Management or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years in project management, strategic communications, executive communications, consulting, or organizational transformation.
• Experience preparing presentations and materials for senior executives and Board-level audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional project leadership.
• Experience in corporate communications, branding, or marketing is a strong asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, public speaking, and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic projects and initiatives.
• Develop project schedules, roadmaps, and implementation plans using Microsoft Project and other tools.
• Monitor milestones, timelines, risks, and deliverables; prepare executive updates.
• Design high-impact presentations with PowerPoint, Canva, and visual content.
• Develop dashboards, infographics, and strategic communications materials.
• Promote projects internally with clear value articulation and stakeholder buy-in.
• Support executive & Board-level meetings with briefing notes and strategic reports.
• Coach and mentor project teams on communication best practices and engagement.

Skills

Project management

Executive communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Visual storytelling

Presentation skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration / Project Management / Communications

Master's degree asset

Tools

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

AAA Canada in Dorval seeks a Strategic Business Partner – Projects & Communications to transform complex ideas into executive-level presentations and align initiatives across the organization.

You will lead planning of strategic projects, develop roadmaps using Microsoft Project, and create high-impact visuals with PowerPoint and Canva while coaching teams on effective messaging. This is a temporary-to-permanent role based in Dorval.