Manager, Communications Full-time Job

The Manager, Communications role is designed to elevate and strengthen how PFC (Frito Lay Canada and Quaker Canada) communicates, engages and drives awareness of business priorities to our more than 5,000+ frontline employees.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs 
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work 
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Partner with Field Sales and Supply Chain, in partnership with PFC’s Communications team, to develop compelling, and engaging content strategies across internal channels that meet the unique needs of PFC’s Frontline audience.  

• Responsible for implementing content strategies across PFC Comms-led field channels; work closely with peers on Internal and External comms teams to successfully execute.  

• Serve as project manager for field content planning, which includes storymining, calendar management, and content approvals.  

• Drive our frontline EVP (employee value proposition) externally, across owned social channels, as well as internally. 

• Work closely with internal and external comms team members to ensure approvals.  

• Serve as community manager for PFC Yammer/Viva Engage account with a focus on driving engagement with PFC frontline employees.  

• Lead monitoring, measurement and insights for PFC comms-managed field channels, delivering succinct and insight-driven reports to teammates and senior executives.  

• Serve as resident PFC field communications expert with global PepsiCo partners and stakeholders, for ideation, planning and knowledge-sharing sessions. 

• Support PFC internal communications team to rollout plans flawlessly and impactfully. 

• Lead community giving and philanthropy agenda for all PepsiCo Foods Canada, working closely with comms team members to drive impact and awareness. 

Qualifications

• University degree in Journalism, Public Relations or a related field and/or a diploma in Corporate Communications. 

• 8+ years of experience in internal/employee communication and/or field-focused roles; prefer someone who has worked in a communication capacity with frontline employees 

• Outstanding writing, proofreading and strategic communication planning skills. 

• Demonstrated experience in project management and special events. 

• High level of computer proficiency (MS Office, web-based applications) 

• Demonstrated computer proficiency: Microsoft Suite. 

• Knowledge of Canadian Consumer Packaged Goods industry an asset. 

PepsiCo's mission is to create smiles with every sip and bite. We're committed to bringing our beloved consumer brands to market while doing good for the planet and our communities. Our success starts with our people. We provide opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact, learn new skills and build successful careers in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Bring your unique perspective. Bring curiosity. Bring ingenuity. Bring purpose. Because what makes you unique makes us better.