Communcations Specialist

Description

Job Summary:

As a member of the Corporate Communications team, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies for Ledcor.

This involves media relations, issues management, social media content development, digital media and other corporate materials including, but not limited to, corporate publications, advertisements and supporting events.

The communications specialist will recommend strategic measures to enhance clarity and reach of relevant information and creates content to support business objectives and increase awareness of the organization's goals and initiatives.

As the communications specialist you will carry out work in support of overall communication objectives, working closely with internal communications and creative services teams.

Join our True Blue team today in Vancouver, BC, Edmonton, AB or Toronto, ON

Essential Responsibilities

• Create strategic communication plans and content to support business objectives and increase awareness of the organization's goals and initiatives among a variety of stakeholders
• Research, draft and finalize high quality and strategic corporate materials including briefing notes, web content, speeches, presentations, newsletters, promotional materials, media releases, Q&A documents, reports, and social media content
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging in all communication materials
• Provide recommendations on how to crosspromote content strategically (internal and external).
• Support media relations activities and recommend proactive media strategies including suggested pitches for news stories to the media to profile specific initiatives and identifies opportunities for appropriate media coverage
• Analyze information, data and statistics regarding media requests, coverage and interviews
• Monitor and identify ongoing and emerging issues in the media and provide analysis and advice
• Recommend and draft a variety of communication documents including media releases, media advisories, key messages, background materials, frequently asked questions, and speaking notes
• Support corporate events and liaise with vendors
• Ensure the daytoday maintenance of web postings and tracking databases

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing or Business Administration
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role, developing and supporting external corporate communications or marketing
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work with multiple stakeholders, a strong team player.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to multiple deadlines.
• Strong technical skills which includes working knowledge of tools such as MS Office, Google Analytics, Adobe CS InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat

Working Conditions

• This position is a hybrid role, working both remotely and attending the office.

Additional Information:

Company Description
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America's most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now

Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

• Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via _

- . For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our _

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Date Posted
Jul 28, 2023

7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada

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