Senior Manger, Global Internal Communications

Position Title: Senior Manger, Global Internal Communications

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Toronto HQ

Requisition ID: 26768

For us, for family!

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great tasting food, in a way that reflects our values.

As one of our Senior Communications Business Partners, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing communication strategies that foster engagement, alignment, and help drive our strategic priorities. We're looking for a critical thinker with a proven track record in delivering clear and compelling communications for various audiences. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to flex your communication skills from strategic planning through to creative execution.

This is an exciting time for our team and organization, partnering with our C-suite and functional teams to deliver ambitious growth and transformation plans. Come help us shape the future of the world's leading potato and appetizer business. Did we mention the free fries?

How You'll Add Value:

Strategic Communication Planning:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans that support overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify communication needs and ensure alignment with company-wide messaging.

Leadership Communication:

• Work with key senior leaders to build their voice and profile, while supporting key leadership communication deliverables, such as Monthly Leaders calls, townhalls, annual conferences, podcast appearances etc.

Content Creation:

• Create engaging and impactful content, including articles, presentations, and multimedia solutions that drive results and delight our partners.
• Translate technical information into clear, accessible language for diverse stakeholders.
• Challenge the status quo, bringing fresh ideas and the willingness to test and learn to the table. Having fun with comms is encouraged!

Employee Engagement:

• Champion employee engagement and experience with all partners, using best practices, data and insights to drive discussions and recommendations.
• Foster an inclusive communication culture, bringing DEI best practices to the forefront in all we do.

Change Management

• Support change management efforts by championing change and identifying ways to sustain and recognize desired behaviours.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate globally with functional partners and our regional teams to ensure we 'think big and plan ahead' and drive consistency and alignment with plans.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives that impact the broader organization, looking for synergies and opportunities to make life and messaging simpler for our teams.

Measurement and Analysis:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies.
• Analyze data and feedback to continuously improve communication approaches and tactics.
• Help innovate by bringing ideas and insights to the table from outside of the organization.

About You:

• Proven experience in Internal Communications, with a minimum of 5 years with a large, complex organization
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing internal communication strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Solid understanding of communication technology and trends.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully managing complex communication projects from conception to completion.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and compelling communications.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a straightforward manner.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country.
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Job Family: Communications
Division: Global Human Resources
Department: Global Internal Communications
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)