Employee Communications Specialist - 14-month contract

at  Ledcor

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Posted: Aug 14, 2024
Job ID: R21057
Job Status: Full-Time
Description
Job Summary:
We are looking for a dynamic communications professional to join our team as an Employee Communications Specialist. In this role, you will collaborate with business leaders to create and implement communication strategies that enhance employee understanding of key business initiatives and align their actions with company goals. You will be responsible for planning, drafting, delivering, and measuring internal communications. Additionally, you will leverage the latest research, technology, and tools to effectively engage our workforce and support our organizational objectives.
We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to provide compensation and benefits programs that support your health, wellness, and financial security. We offer ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities.
This is a 14-month fixed term opportunity, with extended health, dental & vision benefits and paid vacation. Come join our True Blue team in Vancouver, BC or Edmonton, AB!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support targeted employee communication initiatives from concept through to execution and detailed production, using a structured communication planning approach to ensure objectives and outcomes are clearly defined and met
• Build and drive content, including sourcing/ writing/ editing for internal use, to ensure content is specific to intended audience groups
• Provide assistance and prepare materials for leaders when rolling out new employee programs, change communications, and other key internal initiatives
• Develop communication plans and key messages to support business objectives with a variety of tactics to increase employee understanding and engagement about how their actions support business goals
• Act as a resource to the internal video communications team and business leaders to support production of videos showcasing employees and projects
• Support audience-specific presentations for communications to employees
• Draft meeting agendas, build quality presentation decks, facilitate dry-runs and repurpose content across other communication channels of the enterprise
• Partner with the Employee Communications manager to collect feedback from internal clients to measure the effectiveness of communications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or Business Administration
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a communications position is required
• Demonstrated ability in developing communications plans and implementing tactics to drive business objectives and support company culture
• Strong writing skills and demonstrated ability to deliver professional, engaging, and impactful messages through a variety of media
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work and build relationships with leaders both in person and virtually
• Self-directed, strong planning, organizational and detail-oriented skillset, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Capable of understanding and communicating actions needed to support Ledcor’s business in a meaningful way
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and an aptitude for learning new applications; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Collaborates, works well within teams and is solution-oriented

Work Conditions:

• This position offers hybrid work options, splitting time between working from home and the office

Additional Information:
Company Description
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.
But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.
1055 West Hastings St, Vancouver, B

• Support targeted employee communication initiatives from concept through to execution and detailed production, using a structured communication planning approach to ensure objectives and outcomes are clearly defined and met
• Build and drive content, including sourcing/ writing/ editing for internal use, to ensure content is specific to intended audience groups
• Provide assistance and prepare materials for leaders when rolling out new employee programs, change communications, and other key internal initiatives
• Develop communication plans and key messages to support business objectives with a variety of tactics to increase employee understanding and engagement about how their actions support business goals
• Act as a resource to the internal video communications team and business leaders to support production of videos showcasing employees and projects
• Support audience-specific presentations for communications to employees
• Draft meeting agendas, build quality presentation decks, facilitate dry-runs and repurpose content across other communication channels of the enterprise
• Partner with the Employee Communications manager to collect feedback from internal clients to measure the effectiveness of communication