Communication Coordinator Full-time Job

The Opportunity:

The Communications Coordinator reports to the Manger, Communications. The successful candidate will serve in the Communications and Public Affairs department and assist in all aspects of the group’s work, including both internal and external communications, corporate communications, media relations, community involvement activities, brand marketing and product launches, corporate event planning and corporate digital communications.

The candidate will possess previous communications experience and can effectively communicate and engage with Maple Leaf Foods 13,000+ Team Members across more than25 facilities throughout North America. The candidate will work cross functionally with a variety of subject matter experts to support the Communications team’s programs that will drive engagement among Maple Leaf Foods.
The candidate will also work with media and agency partners. The candidate will be involved in supporting the team in a variety of communications campaigns, with the goal of supporting Maple Leaf Foods to communicate our Vision to be the most sustainable protein company on Earth and our Mission to Raise the Good in Food.  

To be successful, the candidate will have the ability to support multiple stakeholders with internal communications and support external campaigns, all while managing assigned deliverables on a timely basis, in a fast-paced setting.

This role seeks a combination of strong writing, strategic thinking, planning, strong organization, and a willingness to be a team player. An established knowledge, history and experience in the overall specialty of corporate communications and public relations is an asset.  

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 06. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Internal Communications

• Assist in identifying, coordinating and prioritizing strategic and tactical communications by maintaining a communications calendar of events to guide the team in long-term strategic planning.
• Create materials and content to support different internal initiatives (Food Safety Symposium, Food Security Symposium, Commemoration) that will inform and raise awareness of key organizational events, strategies and priorities.
• Build relationships and contacts with different departments to assist in developing communication materials for different internal campaigns and company initiatives.
• Support the Sr. Content Specialist in the creation, management, maintenance, and scheduling of stories on the internal communications intranet:
  • • Assist in developing meaningful content on the site and organizing an editorial calendar of regular content,
    • Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of content according to brand guidelines. This includes site administration and training other internal users as required,
    • Analyze data and analytics of article performance, on an as-needed basis.
  • Update important corporate documents, such as informational fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, backgrounders and templates. Working with internal stakeholders including translation teams to manage updates and approval processes.

External Communications

• Assist with media monitoring and distribution, including analyzing morning media reports, distributing sensitive articles to internal departments.
• Write and seek approvals for external corporate communication materials including corporate fact sheets, key messages, Q&As and backgrounders.
• Support in updating corporate website content, provide website update recommendations and perform regular website audits for accuracy and consistency.
• Draft insightful and compelling blogs for the corporate website, on a variety of topics related to the Maple Leaf Foods business. Liaise and/or interview subject matter experts to write content, as needed. Pitch and produce creative ideas, according to SEO optimization.  
• Assist the Manager, Communications, with monitoring issues of corporate concern via traditional and social media.

What You’ll Bring:

• 2-3+ years of experience in communications including established skills in writing and editing, and planning and scheduling across multiple internal mediums.
• PR agency experience a strong asset.
• The candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma from an accredited college or university with specialization in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field of study.
• Experience in communication principles and practices, including familiarity in change management.
• Comfortable prioritizing and balancing multiple schedules and competing deadlines.
• Detail oriented and organized, and thrives in a fast-paced business environment.
• Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills.
• Communicates effectively with senior management, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Independent self-starter who works collaboratively and resourcefully within a team.
• Experience with web-based tools and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and WordPress (SharePoint expertise considered an asset).
• Graphic design skills (Photo editing experience on Canva / Photoshop and/or video editing skills on Adobe Premiere) considered an asset.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Were a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Lets build a better future, together.