Communications Specialist - Retainer

Reporting to the Sustainable Supply Chains Manager, the functional responsibilities of this retainer position are as follows: 

• Develop a comprehensive communications strategy that outlines the key objectives, target audience, messaging, content types, platforms, and metrics for specific programmes and projects run by PG

• Develop content plans for outlining the types of content needed for the various communications in the team, including how to improve communication with partners

• Analyse how the current communications are received by stakeholders such as suppliers, partners etc.

• Develop communication materials, including but not limited to content for newsletters and webpages, case studies, infographics, guidelines and presentations

• Develop templates for presentations that sets out a specific communication identity for the team

• Support the communications aspects of events held by PG including the development of event messaging, promotional materials

• Develop training materials including best practices, guidelines etc.

• Providing communication training for the team, to improve the team’s skills

• Provide feedback on existing communication materials and identify improvements

• Perform other tasks and responsibilities relevant to the scope of this position

Education: 

• Advanced university degree preferably in communications, social science, sustainability external relations, public relations and/or journalism, or related areas.

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience: 

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications-related work is required.

• Experience in conceptualizing and managing the production of communication or learning materials is required.

• Experience in working on sustainability, sustainable procurement or corporate social responsibility topics is an advantage

• Experience working in complex, multi-faceted organizations is an advantage

• Experience with managing website content is an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in oral and written English is required.

• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage