Senior Communications Advisor

Who We Are

SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Industry and the Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada's interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.

As Canada's national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.

SCC's work also helps drive Canada's health, well-being and economic prosperity. Whether it's the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians' quality of life and economic prosperity.

Our Culture

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures since 2020 – a place where culture and performance are interconnected. At SCC, we believe that an empowered and engaged workforce is essential to deliver on our vision and mission. A people-centric culture means that we are all working together to achieve a common goal.

Our diversity is our strength. We believe that leveraging our unique backgrounds helps to create a stronger, more cohesive team. Proudly, we can report that 30% of our team identifies as belonging to a visible minority, 60% of our team is female, and 62% of our leadership team is female. Not only do we serve the public in both Official Languages, but we are able to go above and beyond: with a staff complement of 140, we speak over 20 languages at SCC.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Communications Advisor

The Senior Communications Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications plans that align with SCC's corporate priorities and support key organizational objectives. This includes driving communications efforts for SCC's programs and initiatives, while also contributing to the development and execution of marketing strategies for designated service areas or business lines. Working closely with branches and the communications team, the advisor provides expert guidance on messaging, supports the promotion of SCC's brand, and ensures alignment between communications and marketing efforts to meet organizational goals. The Senior Communications Advisor also advises the management team on communications required to support business objectives, fosters effective working relationships across branches, and plays a key role in change management initiatives. This role helps strengthen SCC's culture, secure buy-in for initiatives, and ensure alignment with SCC's values.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations or other related fields OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
• 5+ years' experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and projects.
• 5+ years' experience in planning and drafting a wide array of communication products and tools (e.g. online content, social media, fact sheets, backgrounders, speeches, feature articles, media lines and news releases).
• In-depth knowledge of the communications and marketing disciplines, including an awareness of policy analysis, research and development.
• Time management skills, excellent client relations, as well as collaborative and consultative approaches are necessary to promote the value of communications-related support for the service area/business line
• Knowledge of communications and marketing theories and principles. An understanding of communications-related policies and practices, including common look and feel policies associated with the Government of Canada.
• Knowledge of the concepts, methods, techniques and practices used in the communications and marketing disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Website CMS and tools like SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Hootsuite, Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• The work also requires knowledge of web-based communications tools and practices, groupware and a range of social media tools.
• Experience working in an agency or B2B environment
• Bilingualism (English and French), both oral and written
• Security level: Reliability

Key Activities

• Act as a strategic communications advisor to branch management, providing recommendations on complex and sensitive issues.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of communications activities that support key priorities and initiatives.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communications and marketing materials by aligning with SCC's brand guidelines and value proposition.
• Work closely with SCC's communications team to leverage expertise and ensure all advice, materials, and initiatives support corporate objectives.
• Track and evaluate the performance and impact of communications and marketing campaigns (ROI/KPIs).
• Maintain positive relationships with external partners by providing clear, informative materials about SCC initiatives, events, and priorities.
• Research, write, and develop a wide range of strategic communications and marketing products, including media lines, news releases, feature stories, speeches, web and social content, presentations, event materials, and reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners to develop and deliver communications and marketing initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring appropriate style, messaging, and brand alignment.
• Apply project management principles to support the planning, costing, coordination, and delivery of communications and marketing activities. Lead assigned projects, manage multiple priorities, and balance competing demands effectively.

A Final Note

Note 1: Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Note 2: SCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.

Please attach a detailed cover letter to your resume. In addition to learning about your education, training and experience, we want to hear your story We'd love to hear about how your accomplishments, and the skills you applied to achieve them, relate to the role and why you think this opportunity is a good fit for you.

We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects the peoples' lives that we impact and the Canadian community that we work within. We strive to create an environment where everyone is comfortable being their authentic selves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and physical or mental abilities to be part of our team.

We strive to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the HR representative of the accommodation measures that you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Please complete all fields in this online application and submit before the closing date.

Upon our review of all applications, those who appear to be the best fit with the mandate of this role and with SCC's mission and vision will be contacted. You will receive confirmation that your application has reached us.

Thank you for your interest in SCC and for taking the time to review this ad. We look forward to hearing from you