Writer and Editor, Corporate - Contract

Requisition ID: 97090

Job Category: Marketing

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

As part of our Shared Services group, comprised of Finance, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Commercial, Legal and Facilities, we support the business achieve their goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure delivery of services through the skills of our people, methodologies, and systems.

The corporate writer and editor supports Hatch’s key strategic priorities, creating meaningful, strategic written materials for internal global target audiences and external audiences, that communicate key messages, support corporate initiatives, and carry global themes in our corporate style and tone of voice as part of our communications and engagement campaigns. The corporate writer is an experienced communicator who works closely with business leadership to quickly understand, research, write, edit, and proofread various types of content that comply with our corporate standards.

This role is a key part of the larger Marketing and Communications team and is ideal for an experienced, passionate storyteller who is looking for new challenges and expanded opportunities. This is a 12-month contract position.

Duties

The corporate writer and editor will:

• Report to the global corporate communications lead
• Work closely and collaboratively with other marketing and communications resources in the development of written materials
• Rapidly develop an understanding of our organization, business culture, vision, mission, and values to convey the essence of our business to others, both internally and externally
• Work closely with key business leadership to develop drafts of written material, organizing thoughts and ideas into cohesive communications and seeking agreement from final approvers
• Create thought leadership content, including articles, blogs, white papers, and presentations communications, and obtaining sign-off from final approvers, leading end-to-end processes
• Create written content for marketing materials including our standard publications, annual review, advertising, press releases, corporate brochures, technical articles, and other client-facing materials
• Review, edit, and proofread a variety of copy and campaign material, as required
• Fact check and verify authenticity and accuracy of content
• Liaise with creative team for effective visuals to support campaigns and communications
• Be a team player who can effectively operate in a collaborative work environment and manage the life cycle of a document from inception through to completion, within established deadlines.

Requirements of the role:

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field (English, Communications, or Journalism)
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Experience in developing and editing technical content for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Impeccable copyediting and proofreading abilities and expert grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Knowledge of and experience using the Chicago Manual of Style and Canadian Press Style
• Project management skills with ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in authoring software including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills
• Curiosity to know more and a mindset centered on innovation for continuous improvement
• Solid understanding of communications best practices and proven ability to develop, project manage, and oversee multiple internal and/or external communications initiatives of significant complexity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• A passion for storytelling and superb conversational, evocative writing skills to tell meaningful stories through simple, digestible communications.

Hourly range: $71.55 - $99.55

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position
is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.