Advisor, Internal Communications (18 Month Contract)

Advisor, Internal Communications (18 Month Contract) Location: Toronto, ON What you’ll do The Employee Communications team, part of CTC’s broader Communications group is, in many ways, right at the heart of CTC. We collaborate with teams across the entire business, helping to keep our corporate employees informed of and connected to all the amazing things we do as a company – from our sustainability efforts to new product launches, to our growth strategy – and everything in between. We drive the creative employee communications and engagement strategy and execution of a range of both stand-alone and cross-functional campaigns that foster a culture of diversity, belonging and inclusion, and keep our corporate employees engaged and proud to work at CTC. We develop content for a variety of owned internal platforms and channels that help employees feel better informed on business priorities, work collaboratively with internal client partners to provide strategic communications counsel across all business units and functions, and create unique brand experiences and contests that ultimately surprise and delight our employees. The Advisor reports directly to the Manager of Employee Communications and works in a supportive capacity with the Advisors and Senior Advisors on the team, as well as client groups, to create, deliver and measure communications campaigns that drive our business forward. The Employee Communications Advisor will support the team by creating fresh written and visual content that engages CTC’s employee audience in fun and meaningful ways. The Advisor helps the team execute communications campaigns in an efficient and timely manner so that employees have access to accurate, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand information. Create written and visual content for distribution across multiple employee communication channels, in keeping with CTC’s voice, strategic priorities, and visual identity Work closely with the team to support and execute multiple communications programs Be meticulous with content to ensure quality, standards and deadlines are met Collaborate with the broader Employee Communications, Communications, and cross-functional teams across the enterprise to balance, integrate and prioritize communications Actively participate in creative idea generation to consistently elevate the work and reputation of the Employee Communications team Provide sound advice to clients on communications best practices Manage the ongoing reporting and analytics of campaigns and activities to constantly measure effectiveness and inform ongoing approaches to employee communications What you bring Accountable: you take pride in your work and go the extra mile to ensure the desired outcomes are achieved Collaborative team player who builds relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us make bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment Action oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our employees, customers and business Outcome-focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business Post-secondary education in Communications, Journalism or another relevant degree/diploma At least 2 years of progressive communications experience, in a dedicated communications role, ideally within a retail or brand-driven organization Impeccable written communication skills Strong visual communication skills, ideally with experience creating infographics or animations Superior organization, time management, prioritization, and proactive problem-solving abilities Proven track record for operating collaboratively and delivering measurable outcomes in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, brand-centric environment Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Viva Engage, (or similar enterprise social media platform), and design programs such as Canva and Photoshop are an asset Our typical hiring range is between $23.00 and $37.00 CAD Hourly. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization. We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. About Us Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s 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. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better. Accommodations We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.