Senior Manager External Communications Canada

Job Description

Overview

We are currently searching for a Senior Manager External Communications Canada. In this role you will be the regional lead for external communications in Canada and a member of the global External Communications Center of Expertise (COE). The external communications COE is a specialized team within AtkinsRéalis that brings together external communications professionals from across the company to share best practices provide strategic guidance and deliver integrated solutions. You will collaborate with other COE leads in Marketing and Digital Communications Creative Design Brand and Internal Communications working across disciplines and regions to support business priorities and elevate our reputation.

Youll report to the Senior Director Global External Communications with day-to-day collaboration with the Canada Communications & Marketing Business Partner.

Youll be a connectorputting team and business needs first thriving in a matrix environment and supporting Canadas growth and reputation.

Your role

• Lead external communications for Canada prioritizing regional business needs while actively contributing to global initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Digital communications Creative Design Brand and Internal Communications regional COE leadsworking as a connector not in silos with day-to-day collaboration with the Canadian Communications & Marketing Business Partner.
• Develop and execute external communications strategies for Canadas Engineering Services Operations & Maintenance Capital and support global Mining & Metals markets.
• Build and nurture relationships with media journalists and industry influencers; proactively pitch stories and manage media inquiries.
• Develop thought leadership content - working alongside technical subject matter experts - to pitch to media.
• Position Canadian leaders as thought leaders through speaking engagements public appearances and digital profiles.
• Help shape and execute regional communications and marketing initiatives working with all COEs.
• Develop and execute Executive Visibility plans.
• Monitor and respond to the news cycle business priorities and external environment to inform strategy.
• Prioritize requests and find solutions to meet internal client needs demonstrating proactiveness and a service mindset.
• Manage coach and develop direct reports focused on external communications for Canada.
• Stay informed about public affairs and policy developments relevant to our markets and reputation.
• Manage external PR agencies as required.
• Measure evaluate and report on communications impact.

About you

• Degree in communications public relations marketing business or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of progressive experience in external communications media relations and issue/crisis management.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is highly valued; our team includes both French and English native speakers so full fluency is not required but the ability to work in both languages is preferred.
• A keen interest in public affairs government policy or current events is highly valued.
• Professional PR qualification is an asset.
• Proven experience coaching and developing team members.
• Experience in professional services design/engineering or construction is an asset.
• Knowledge of sustainability and net zero is an asset.
• Interest and experience in leveraging AI and digital tools to drive communications efficiency.
• A genuine curiosity about public affairs government policy and the broader context in which our business operates.
• Experience in professional services design/engineering or construction is an asset.
• Knowledge of sustainability and net zero is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment putting team and business needs first with day-to-day collaboration with the Canadian Communications & Marketing Business Partner.
• Strong prioritization skills and a proactive solution-oriented approach to internal client requests.

Does this sound like you Great! Youre the experienced public relations professional we are looking for.

Additional Information:

• Location: Montreal Toronto Calgary or Vancouver.
• Occasional travel within Canada may be required.
• Reports to Senior Director Global External Communications with day-to-day collaboration with the Canada Communications & Marketing Business Partner.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and location.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation employee recognition and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health wellbeing financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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