Job Description:
The Internal Communications Manager manages and executes strategic internal business communications for the North America business in line with our Purpose, Five Principles and the Canadian agenda for Mars Snacking.
The role is responsible for developing internal communications strategies that are aligned with business objectives and that foster a two-way communications process between both managers and Associates, and leadership and Associates. These activities will shape what Associates know and believe about the company, will be designed to encourage positive behavior changes and foster engagement to create an even greater place to work.
- University degree or equivalent, preferably in Business and/or Communications.
- 5+ years of experience with Internal Communications within a corporate space.
- Strong composure, presentation skills and professional polish.
- Organizational agility.
- Ability to deal with all levels of management, as well as a variety of positions and personalities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Understanding of internal communications practices, including two-way channels and pull and push methods of communication.
- Must be able to write a speech, create intranet content, and be a good storyteller.
- Must be able to translate business objectives to a basic language all Associates can understand.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Develop internal communications strategies that drive continuous improvement of the company culture with clear and consistent communications.
- Align Associates with/and foster understanding of company vision and corporate objectives using our Purpose, Five Principles and Mars Canada workplace and citizenship reputation.
- Co-create business communications, strategy and engagement for Mars Wrigley with the Internal Communications Director, Inclusion and Diversity team inclusive of occasional support for the Mars Wrigley ARGs, and People & Organization team.
- Working with members of the Leadership Team to develop and deliver communications to all North American Associates - with a primary focus on Canada - through multiple channels (Town Halls, videos, executive announcements, change communications, etc.).
- Lead our Town Halls, Periodic Meetings and Seasonal webcasts by creating agendas, partnering with speakers on content, editing & consolidating presentations, and implementing post-event surveys.
- In collaboration with external communications, PR and media relations, ensure that the company’s messages and communications are consistent and timely for all key audiences.
- Assist the Director of Internal Communications on continuously measuring and evaluating the success and impact of internal communications initiatives.
- Build tools, frameworks, and uncover new channels needed to accommodate organizational needs (apps, podcasts, videos).
- Helping scripting support in collaboration with our head of Creative Services.
- Continuously story-mine across our offices, sales teams and factories to share successes and stories with all Associates and our External team.
- Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best in class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in - house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 87,791.00 - CAD 115,226.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.Skills Required
- University degree or equivalent, preferably in Business or Communications
- 5+ years of experience in internal communications within a corporate environment
- Strong composure, presentation skills, and professional polish
- Organizational agility
- Ability to work with all levels of management and diverse personalities
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Understanding of internal communications practices, including two-way channels and pull and push communication methods
- Ability to write speeches, create intranet content, and tell compelling stories
- Ability to translate business objectives into clear language for all Associates
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
