Advisor, Corporate Communications

What you'll do

The Advisor, Corporate Communications, is responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of strategic communications activities, such as issues management, materials development, media monitoring and reporting. Working in a fast-paced environment on multiple simultaneous initiatives, the Corporate Communications Advisor must possess experience in media relations and supporting communication requirements in a project management environment.

Help build and enhance CTC's corporate reputation among key audiences including the business community, media and third-party organizations

Write and develop public-facing materials that reinforce CTC's strategic objectives and strengthen the brand

Support issues management activities to protect and maintain brand reputation

Develop and execute communication plans and programs that meet business and stakeholder requirements and generate positive media coverage

Lead the development of quarterly and annual materials for CT REIT

Support the development of quarterly and annual materials for CTC and assist the Investor Relations team as required

Act as communication team lead on various projects and events, working closely with business leadership and project teams to advance communication priorities and develop effective integrated communication plans

Support and facilitate the delivery of corporate-wide communication initiatives and programs to business unit stakeholders and provide counsel as required

Creative development including writing, editing and PowerPoint presentations

Continuous media monitoring of ongoing topics and to identify potential issues

Participate in the measurement of the effectiveness of communication channels and provide expertise in the development of recommended opportunities for improvement

Work with the Manager to develop materials for corporate announcements, including press releases, media lists, fact sheets, key messages, remarks and Q&As

Research, stay current, and share relevant findings about emerging trends, best practices, potential issues and opportunities in the retail and consumer markets

Respond quickly to internal and external requests and provide required materials or information

Review and edit CTC's morning media monitoring coverage reports as needed, approximately 1-3 months per year

What you bring

5-7 years of progressive experience in the communication field, agency experience preferred

Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related degree / diploma

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Ability to balance multiple priorities, prioritize and deliver programs and tactics on time in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Experience working directly with media

Excellent spoken and interpersonal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy

Strong relationship builder who is a fast learner and able to think quickly on their feet

Demonstrated track record in working with others and ability to interact effectively with senior management

Creative, professional, self-motivated and constantly looking to implement best practices in all areas of the communications field

Ability to work a flexible schedule as required, which may include early mornings, evenings and weekends

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

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About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values : we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.