Communications Manager

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

**Who is Distech Controls?**

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Brands’ family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services. Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business on a daily basis, as we light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world.

**Why Work for Distech Controls?**
- Innovative driven company
- Dynamic workplace
- Open minded company
- Fast-paced company
- Modern work environment designed for our employees
- Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations

**DCI - Distech Controls Inc. (North American headquarter)**
- Continuous professional development program
- Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and retirement plan
- 5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated) from year one’
- Reward programs
- LEED-Certified building
- Foosball and ping-pong tables
- Situated near quartier Dix30
- On-site gym
- Daily fresh fruit
- Hot and cold beverages stations
- Accessible transportation services including OPUS card reader onsite
- Deep frozen meal prepared by culinary chefs
- Rewards program

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Vice President, Marketing, the Corporate Communication Manager will play a key role in contributing to the planning, development and execution of the overall communication and marketing strategy to support the business objectives of Distech Controls. You’ll work cross-functionally with colleagues in marketing, product, sales, human resources, R&D and design to create engaging strategies and content that maximize engagement with different stakeholders, both internally and externally.

**Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**:

- Play an active role in assessing corporate communication needs within the company, as well as in developing and implementing communication strategies.
- Develop global brand marketing and campaigns.
- Manage public relations (key messages, press releases, Q&A documents, company positioning, etc.).
- Promote and protect the reputation of the company and its product brands.
- Developing a thought leadership approach
- Support internal clients with the development and execution of effective communication strategies that contribute to increasing employer branding awareness.
- Create content for various internal and external communication tools including speaking notes, corporate presentations, brochures, newsletters as well as digital assets to support marketing campaigns.
- Coordinate review process, where appropriate, with internal stakeholders.
- Develop messaging and materials pertaining to the company's sustainability program.
- Coordinate communication initiatives with external service providers.
- Perform all other duties related to the position.

**Skills and Minimum Experience Required**:

- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations or related field
- 5+ years of experience in a similar communications role
- Excellent writing skills in English (priority) and French
- Strong listening and communication skills
- Ability to provide advice to internal clients and management
- The ability to juggle multiple projects while being flexible to accommodate shifting priorities
- Initiative and team spirit, at ease in a remote working environment
- Sense of organization and priorities, rigor, and attention to detail
- B2B experience in the technology sector an asset