Specialist, Leadership Communications

Position Title: Specialist, Leadership Communications
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 42599
Are you passionate about bringing stories to life through creative and digitally enabled communications? We're seeking an agile and talented communicator to join our global leadership communications team and help us shape and elevate our content.
As a hands-on creative storyteller, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our global business strategy to life through executive voices and experiences.
Reporting to the Director, Leadership Communications, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing strategic communications that amplify leader voices, shape organizational narratives, and strengthen stakeholder engagement. You will craft compelling messages across multiple platforms and ensure consistent, impactful communication that advances business objectives.
You'll be working with a team of passionate communicators with big ideas. From global events to communications campaigns, this varied role would suit a multi-disciplined self-starter keen to make their mark. Did we mention the free Fries?
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the production process for videos, including script development, filming, editing videos

• Write, edit, and produce high-quality content for leader communications including speeches, scripts, slide presentations, emails, internal announcements, intranet stories, social content, podcasts and more.

• Plan and execute projects for global leadership communications, including video/podcast production, events, print/digital materials, and slide presentations

• Create graphic designs including banners, posters, infographics and more

• Identify and mine stories from across the global organization to advance our winning culture, deepen engagement and contribute to McCain's reputation as a great place to work.

• Ensure content is published and events are produced on time, as planned

• Actively track and report data on key metrics to gauge content, event and campaign success.

• Conceptualize and design visually stunning graphics, presentations, and communication materials using Microsoft and AI tools.

• Drive efficiency, simplification and team cross-training to educate team members and support new ways of working.

• Produce events with planning, communications and flawless execution

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality, accuracy and creativity.

• Ad hoc deliverables to support Global HR and Communications goals

Qualifications

• Videography experience is an absolute must have.
• Adobe Creative Suite experience in editing videos is an absolute must have.
• Resourcefulness, having an eye for visuals, and is astute with content (both written and visual content).

• PR Agency, or Public Relations experience in a CPG or Retail environment is preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong business acumen.
• Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field.

• Excellent project management skills with high degree of agility.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Positive, proactive, calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly.

• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.

• Highly creative mindset with a passion for pushing boundaries.

• Intellectual curiosity with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Proficient in Microsoft and AI Tools to bring content to life.

If you are a digitally enabled and business-savvy communications powerhouse with a track record of producing exceptional content, while also having experience in supporting leaders and managing business partners, we want to hear from you.
Compensation Package : $58,800.00 - $78,500.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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 find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Communications
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)