Communication Advisor

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Come aboard a committed and human company that needs you!

Why should you join our team? We offer the pride of working for a local company with an international reach, with professionals who are passionate about travel! You will evolve in a stimulating teleworking environment where team cohesion is essential. And of course, you will take advantage of our travel benefits to discover our destinations on board the best leisure airline in North America!

The Communications Advisor supports the development and implementation of various integrated communication programs related to corporate communications, with a focus on internal and operational communications. Reporting to the Senior Director - Communications and Corporate Affairs, the Advisor will mainly interact with the airline operations management teams and team leads. She or he will play a key role in developing, implementing and managing a series of communication channels and tools to reach and keep informed operational teams across the airline business network. As a content creator, the Communication Advisor will be called upon to reach, inform and engage with a wide range of diverse target audiences. She or he has a good business acumen, is an effective project manager and must demonstrate great versatility in both internal and external corporate communications to fulfill her or his responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the team and act as a key player in the development and implementation of various internal and external communication projects and activities.
  • Key areas of expertise: internal communications, event planning and organization, content development and writing.
  • Secondary areas of expertise (will be considered assets, but not required): social media and crisis management.
• Key projects you will be supporting include:
  • Development of internal communication platforms, mechanisms, policies and tools
  • Event planning and management, logistics (e.g., various large-scale internal events)
  • Content writing and editing for various uses (internal site, website, speeches to employees, presentations to suppliers and partners, etc.)
  • Contribution to corporate and executive positioning, and thought leadership visibility programs
• Participate in the development and implementation of communication plans and activities, both strategic and tactical (campaigns, launches, inaugurations, events, etc.).
• Write and ensure the translation and production of nu.merous documents: letters, speeches, articles, memos announcing changes, appointment and departure notices, biographical notes, news releases, talking points, Q&A documents, backgrounders, fact sheets, or any other communication tools.
• Support on issues and public relations files related to special situations.
• Design, produce, update and distribute, or participate closely in the design, production, update and distribution of communication tools (prints, PowerPoint presentations, photo production, video shooting, etc.).
• Ensure the daily management of internal communication platforms and their long-term development.
• Perform any other duties related to the position.

• University degree in communications, marketing or any other related field
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Fluent in spoken and written English and French; high-quality English writing an asset
• Very familiar and seasoned with internal and external communications, event planning and management, writing and content development
• Ability to design and write relevant and effective strategic communication tools and documents (speeches, newsletter, internal notes, plans, recommendations, Q&A, editorial calendar, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of Word and PowerPoint; (Excel optional)
• Knowledge of website or intranet management tools or systems (e.g.: databases, html, etc.)
• Knowledge of design and layout tools (Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), an asset.
• Action-driven, detail-oriented and methodological
• Creative, autonomous and rigorous
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and respect deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Team player and build relationships easily

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs. To facilitate the reading of this document, the masculine form has been retained.