Communications Specialist

• Writing, editing, proofing, and developing content for the execution of the overall internal and external, operational and strategic communications plans for Home Homeware Stores Limited across a variety of media platforms.
• Coordinate Dealer/Field Team emails on behalf of Home Hardware Stores Limited departments.
• Create/adapt/triage/deploy email communications in a consistent and deliberate manner, monitoring and governing email content and deployment.
• Provide project support for promotion and execution of new and updated company initiatives: planning, coordinating, communicating, and executing the various components of a communication plan.
• Create workback schedules and timelines to ensure communication projects stay on schedule.
• Create daily, weekly, monthly Dealer communications, in both English and French.
• Maintain and monitor project plans, project schedules.
• Develop and write processes, templates, and technical guides, and maintain all project documentation.
• Ensure project deadlines are met. Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Coordinate and write PowerPoint presentations with subject matter experts.
• Assist with the editing, creation, and formatting of documents.
• Support the production of live and virtual events, such as Regional Dealer Meetings and Market from script/speech development to video production.

• College Diploma in Communications or Marketing with three to five years’ experience in a communications-focused role.
• Experience supporting internal and external, operational and strategic communications.
• Comfortable presenting to and advising key stakeholders, with the ability to influence decisions and provide strategic communications guidance.
• Experience in retail, merchandising, or a similar fast-paced, customer-focused environment, and/or agency experience, is considered an asset.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, high-volume, and high-impact environment.
• Strong project management experience, including planning, prioritizing, tracking, and delivering multiple concurrent initiatives with tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of approval processes and ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Ability to problem-solve using sound judgment, policy, and precedent.
• Experience using data to inform communications decisions, including tracking performance metrics and analyzing results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

• The expected starting salary range for this role is $61,500 - $75,600; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Group RRSP.
• Discount at our Corporate Retail Store in St. Jacobs.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

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