Coordinator, Brand Communications Full-time Job

As a Brand Communications Coordinator, you will have the unique opportunity to work for two of Canada’s most iconic brands: Mark’s and SportChek. You will effectively assist with day-to-day external communications ranging from writing and editing content, program execution including events and product mailers, media and influencer relations, presentation development and research, and relationship building across multiple teams. You will have the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects and deliver results in a fast-paced, creative, and exciting environment. Some travel will be required in this dual role.

• As a valued member of the team, you will:

• Help develop and execute communications plans and programs that meet business and stakeholder requirements while ensuring consistent, timely and efficient communications

• Execute “day to day” communications and tasks that support the business objectives

• Develop and verify media lists and materials independently or in partnership with an outside agency

• Develop drafts of media and influencer materials for review that are appropriately written and factually correct

• Act as a communications team player on various projects, working closely with managers, business leads and project teams to develop effective integrated communication plans

• Respond quickly to requests by media, internal stakeholders and team members

• Conduct research for project planning

• Support the team with program management, including project and budget tracking and general admin

• Support media relations, media monitoring and reporting

• Coordinate sourcing, ordering and shipping of products

• Build influencer relationships, edit content and provide support where needed

• Create internal presentations including PR plans and media wrap reports

 

What you bring

• 1-2 years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline

• Experience/knowledge of the Canadian media landscape, social media, and influencer marketing

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

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, always-changing environment

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel

• Knowledge of media monitoring tools and software considered an asset

 

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.

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is one of Canadas 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.