Communications Specialist at Securitas in North York, ON, Canada

Communications Specialist

Location: North York, ON, Canada

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic internal communication initiatives that connect employees to Securitas Canada’s purpose, values and transformation.
• Design and deliver internal campaigns (e.g., Purpose, scholarships, recognition) in partnership with HR, EDI leads, Group functions and business leaders.
• Create and edit clear, engaging and inclusive content for internal channels, including intranet articles, leader messages, videos and presentations.
• Collaborate with local communications teams to ensure alignment, consistency and impact of internal messaging across Canadian markets.
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion by ensuring all communications and recognition programs reflect our Group Diversity Policy.
• Design and run recognition initiatives that celebrate performance, living our values, and safety and service excellence, including promotion of Purpose Awards and other group-wide programs.
• Collect and share success stories from teams and individuals, working with local marketing/communications to amplify them internally and, when appropriate, externally.
• Support change communication efforts, helping employees understand and navigate organizational and business transformation.
• Use data and feedback (e.g., open rates, clicks, participation, surveys) to measure communication and recognition impact and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of our internal tone of voice, editorial standards and communication guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, HR or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years in corporate, internal or executive communications, public/media relations, inclusion and belonging and/or employee engagement
• Strong English writing and editing skills, with examples of internal communications
• Experience with employee recognition or engagement programs is an asset
• Skilled storyteller who can bring our purpose, values and strategy to life
• Comfortable partnering with leaders, HR, operations and global communications
• Strong planning and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Familiar with intranets, collaboration platforms and basic analytics
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information and employee data
• Proficient with emerging technologies and able to assess and implement new tools
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to contribute to a global leader in security services.
• A supportive team environment focused on learning and growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive compensation and benefits in line with local market practices.

Securitas Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact inclusionandbelonging@securitas.ca further information.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.