Senior Advisor, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications (temporary 12 months)

In collaboration with the Senior Director Communications Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility the Senior Advisor plays a strategic role in the development and implementation of Transats internal and external communications. The role acts as a trusted partner to senior leadership and is called upon to work on a wide range of corporate and commercial files including issue management and external positioning. The role is also responsible for developing a high volume of internal and external communication tools (e.g. press releases speeches Q&As communication plans etc.).

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies and plans aligned with the companys vision key issues and strategic priorities.
• Provide strategic counsel to leaders and teams across internal and external communications commercial and operational issues public affairs media relations financial communications and issue management.
• Draft a wide range of strategic and tactical content (key messages press releases speeches Q&As briefing materials financial results communications etc.) primarily for senior leadership.
• Prepare spokespeople through briefing documents strategic counsel training materials and support during media engagements.
• Manage media relations and respond to inquiries while identifying opportunities to enhance Transats visibility and the profile of its leaders.
• Lead major corporate projects and events (Annual General Meeting employee meetings) including planning content development timelines and budgets.
• Oversee media monitoring activities analyze coverage and track the performance of communication initiatives.
• Manage the corporate LinkedIn content calendar and collaborate closely with internal teams (HR marketing government affairs etc.) and external partners.

Qualifications :

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in communications public relations or a related field (journalism marketing political science etc.).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience including a strategic advisory role supporting senior leadership; experience in a publicly traded company is an asset.
• Strong understanding of communication strategies their impact on business results and their influence on organizational culture.
• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to clearly articulate and simplify complex content.
• Proven project management skills strong prioritization abilities capacity to manage multiple files simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of most recent communication practices and ease with integrating artificial intelligence into workflows.
• Versatility autonomy creativity rigor sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English*
  A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English both orally and in writing with colleagues customers and other stakeholders in Quebec the rest of Canada and internationally.

Additional Information :

Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process.

Employment Equity

At Transat we foster an environment where inclusiveness respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women members of visible minorities ethnic minorities aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time