Employee Communications Specialist

Employee Communications Specialist
**Copywriter) (Hybrid)**

We're looking for an Employee Communications Specialist (Copywriter) within our Corporate Communications Team

As an Employee Communications Specialist (Copywriter), you will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategic communication plans and promoting internal communication with all employees. You will also maintain our showroom, ensuring our customers have a great experience; helping our sales teams achieve their sales objectives.

We are excited to offer a new and adaptive way of working that provides flexibility in the workforce while maintaining operational readiness By blending remote and in-office work, we are able to take advantage of the independence and flexibility that comes with working from home, and the collaboration, teamwork and sense of belonging that comes from working together face-to-face. Our Workstyle Program offers the best of both situations: structure and sociability with independence and flexibility.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the development and execution of a comprehensive, strategic communication plan that positively contributes to building knowledge, company culture, and employee engagement across the country
- Administer internal digital channels, engage other resources, and develop content and creative for internal and external communication channels
- Support the development of communications for issues and crises, and serve as an alternate contact
- Write internal communications such as executive communications, speaking points, corporate publications, statements, key messages, event messages, and employee town hall messages and develop presentations
- Plan and maintain Canon Canada’s HQ showroom ensuring the brand and products are well-represented, occupancy is maximized, and the space is a space that inspires revenue generation
- Participate in special corporate projects and initiatives in a communications and branding role
- Support the development and execution of external communications to positively represent Canon’s brand to external stakeholders
- Partner with Canon USA’s Communications team to drive and promote Canon Canada’s communications and news
- Research and identify communication trends and best practices for Canon Canada in order to ensure communications effectively reach target audiences
- Support Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental initiatives, including the administration of sponsorships and donations

**To Succeed, You Will Need**:

- Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, marketing, or business
- 1-3 years of experience in corporate communications
- Strong project and process management skills
- Ability to analyze and decide the timing and methods of communications
- Excellent computer and technical skills to troubleshoot various content management systems including SharePoint and Scala, develop presentations in PowerPoint, produce reports in Excel, and use Photoshop
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks

**Why Join?**

**COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS**
- Canon is committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers and communities.

**HYBRID WORK**:
**BENEFITS**:

- Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental and vision
- Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
- Vacation, Paid Personal Time and Sick days
- Matching RRSP contribution & Profit-Sharing Program
- Tuition Assistance Program for professional continuing education
- Discounts on Canon products, retailers, memberships and more

**EMPLOYEE PERKS**:

- Free coffee and snacks
- On-site cafeteria and outdoor patio
- Employee gym and fitness centre
- Employee referral program
- Inspire Program, online peer-to-peer recognition for redeemable points on hundreds of products.
- Community involvement