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Position Summary:

Responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to create, implement and oversee communication plans to drive strategic initiatives.  Position involves crafting compelling narratives, key messages, and communication plans to effectively convey the company's vision, values, and initiatives. A critical role in shaping the organization's image through both internal and external channels.

What We Offer : 

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Profit Sharing

Family culture and advancement opportunities

Essential Functions:

Responsible for developing, leading and executing on tactical and strategic communication and change projects including communication planning and cross-functional coordination.

Provide counsel and communication support to cross-functional leaders. Ensure that business initiatives and project teams have the appropriate strategic and tactical communication support. 

Ensure content adheres to the organization's messaging and branding guidelines by finding opportunities to rally the organization around a shared understanding and commitment to our goals through multifaceted strategic communication plans.

Measure impact of engagement and communication programs against core performance metrics, and publicize impact of program to the organization and leadership.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Proven experience with strategic planning, messaging strategy, corporate communications, content development, writing, project management, and presentation development

Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information, initiatives and/or projects.

Ability to execute large communication projects in a highly professional, timely and effective manner

Ability to develop compelling communication strategies. Move skillfully, frequently and seamlessly between strategy development and execution planning

Ability to work with outside agency resources

Adept at establishing rapport across a diverse group of individuals, and developing authentic relationships with leaders and peers. Possess a foundation of connectivity across multiple business units and functional areas.  

Ability to handle multiple priorities and work with tight deadlines

Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence people

Ability to respectfully challenge and provide strategic thought leadership around the form and content of a communication plan

Create an environment of authenticity and candor by encouraging the respectful sharing of unique -- and sometimes competing -- points of view.  

Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to "manage by influence"

Knowledge of change management discipline and best practices.

A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently

High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels

Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters

Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives

Bilingual in English and French is an asset

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

Desktop or laptop computer

Telephone with voicemail

Networked printer/copier/facsimile

Google Apps (Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc…)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)

FirstUp (Digital Communication Infrastructure - publishing, analytics etc.)

Other digital management tools or design tools as needed

Education & Minimum Experience Requirements 

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, or Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered) PLUS 2-4 years full-time related work in corporate affairs and communications projects experience post high school.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.   Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.