Communications Officer

**Who we are**

369 Global is a fast-growing group of companies with business interests in skills training and workforce development, media and communications, and global market facilitation. Our vision is to inform, educate and activate global citizens to make a worldwide impact. We do this by providing our clients with innovative, inclusive, and scalable training, business and communications solutions that prepare our clients to address global challenges.

**Our values**

At 369 Global we believe in empowering people and companies and giving them tools, resources, and opportunities that unlock their potential to tackle global challenges. We value global empowerment, authentic excellence, principled leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset. We are also committed to fostering a culture where people’s talents, experiences and aspirations are celebrated and integrated into every part of our work. We do this through leading by example, upholding the highest ethical standards in our work, setting a benchmark for responsible and inclusive leadership. Finally, we embrace challenges, are comfortable with ambiguity, demonstrate entrepreneurial zeal and discipline, and know that high performance is rewarded.

**What we are looking for**

**Key responsibilities**
- **Communications Strategy Development**:Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies to support the company's goals and objectives. Define key messages and channels for internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with the company's brand and values.
- **External Communications**:Manage external communications activities to enhance the company's reputation and brand awareness. Develop and distribute press releases, media pitches, and other external communications materials. Cultivate relationships with media contacts and industry influencers to secure positive coverage and thought leadership opportunities and work with external PR firm to amplify messages.
- **Government Relations**: Support the Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement with the government relations portfolio. This includes providing leadership that drives efforts to build and nurture relationships with government officials; coordinating advocacy efforts and policy input; and representing 369 Global’s interests in government forums or events.
- **Community Investment**: Lead community investment across the group, aligning social impact efforts with business objectives. Manage 369 Global’s community investment program and related policies and frameworks and oversee associated tracking and reporting. Identify partnership opportunities, assess community needs, and oversee impactful programs to drive positive social impact.
- **Vendor Management**: Oversee relationships with external vendors such as PR firms, ad agencies, and graphic design firms. Define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables for external projects. Ensure vendors deliver high-quality work within established timelines and budgets.
- **Crisis Communications**: Develop and implement crisis communication plans to effectively manage and mitigate reputational risks. Serve as the company spokesperson during crises or sensitive situations, providing timely and accurate information to internal and external stakeholders.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field; Master's degree is preferred.
- Five (5) years of experience in communications roles, with a focus on both internal and external communications is desirable.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages for different audiences and channels is desirable.
- Proven track record of successfully managing communications projects and initiatives, including working with external vendors is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners is desirable.
- Crisis communications experience, including the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure is an asset.

**What we offer**
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- The chance to contribute to impactful projects

**Note: This is a full-time hybrid position based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada.**

Pay: $65,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have 4+ years experience in communications roles, with a focus on both internal and external communications?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ajax, ON L1S 7H3