Communications Specialist

at  Dyno Nobel

JOB BRIEF

Dyno Nobel est à la recherche d’un(e) professionnel(le) du domaine des communications et du marketing et qui est intéressé(e) par une excellente opportunité d’emploi avec de belles perspectives d’évolution et de développement de carrière.

WHO WE ARE

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in Asia Pacific.
Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: culture, values, commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.
Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL’s 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Completed University degree in communications, public relations and/or marketing or relevant practical experience combined with other certifications or a collegiate degree.

  Experience:

• Minimum 5 to 7 years working in a communication, public relations and/or marketing function in a medium to large sized company.

• Proven knowledge of marketing and communications best practices and ethics.
• Very good organizational and time management skills to adhere to strict deadlines and compliance aspects with governments or other public governing bodies.
• Working proficiency in various forms of technology tools related for this role, such as but not limited to: Adobe CC Software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), Microsoft Office, Social Media Scheduling Tools (Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Brandwatch, etc.), SharePoint Online, Yammer, Sitecore, Optimizely.
• Strong verbal and written communications, in both English, French. Spanish language skills will be considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as an individual contributor within the team.
• Effective and assertive public speaker.
• Available for usual business travel within Canada and the US.

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implementation of approved communications action items, which does include the project management of compliance with the Quebec Government (OQLF).
• Writing content to support communications & marketing efforts such as but not limited to the organization’s website, blogs, social media posts, newsletters, press release and well for the intranet and other internal applicable platforms.
• Analysis of data and results of communication goals and objectives.
• Participation in activities pertaining to recommending ways to improve our visibility and perception of the organization in the public domain.
• Ensuring all marketing and promotional materials align with company strategies and the organization’s brand.
• Remaining up to date on relevant industry trends and ability to plan and lead various types of promotional or public events.
• Establishing strategic partnerships with influencers and/or key stakeholders at press or public events to increase our visibility and brand.
• Coordination of meetings, activities to prepare and press of public events as needed.
• Experience in regional tradeshow planning, coordination, and execution.
• Graphic design skills and experience would be a plus.

ROLE COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal Behavior/Capabilities and Leadership Skills: Communications, teamwork, empowerment, coordination or various team or regulatory activities.
• Excellent project management skills.