Specialist, Corporate Communications

What you'll do

The Specialist, 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 Specialist 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, business community and media, consumer media and third-party organizations

• Support issues management activities to protect and maintain brand reputation

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

• Monitor/track media coverage and develop results reports, including the ability to review numerous articles and distill the information into a few key points

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

• Support the update and maintenance of CTC and CT REIT's corporate website content

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

• Write and develop research reports and briefs to keep the team informed about current issues related to the retail industry

• Research and stay current on emerging trends, best practices and opportunities in the field of communications

• Act as a communication team player on various projects, contributing to the development of effective integrated communication plans

• Oversee Corporate Archives, including maintaining log, fielding requests and compiling photos and artifacts as required

• Support corporate and banner events as needed

• Support with administration tasks as needed, such as invoices and newspaper subscriptions

• Send out CTC's morning media monitoring coverage reports as needed

What you bring

• 2-3 years of progressive experience in the communication field; agency experience preferred

• Post-secondary education in Communication, 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

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

• Experience working directly with media

• 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. Currently, Corporate Communications employees are required to work in the office two times per week and may be subject to change based on company needs.

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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.