City : Brampton, Ontario

Category : Full time

Industry : Communication

Employer : Shoppers Drug Mart®

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Loblaw is a large organization, with a number of different divisions, products and services – all geared towards the needs of 18 million Canadians that shop with us every single week.  We operate in grocery retail, pharmacy retail, apparel, financial services, eCommerce, and more.  We have weighty expectations of ourselves as an organization, as we work hard to help Canadians Live Life Well.  And while we admittedly have lofty goals, we do a lot of really cool stuff to achieve those goals.

We need a creative and collaborative communicator to help keep our colleagues informed of all this great stuff.  That’s why we are looking for a Specialist, Internal Communication to join our team, supporting our Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.

Here's what you'll need to do:

• Provide communication (written, event production, planning) support to the Human Resources and DEI teams
• Support the delivery of a proactive HR communication plan that amplifies the HR strategy, spans traditional and non-traditional channels, and keeps a dispersed HR department feeling connected, informed and engaged. 
• Deliver solid communication plans against a variety of HR-related initiatives, including culture and values, strategic organizational changes, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and business performance efforts (engagement, performance development, pension, benefits, etc.)
• Deliver a variety of corporate communication tactics for any number of uses, including departmental town halls, annual conferences, video segments, newsletters, intranet articles, company announcements, and more.
• Support the four enterprise DEI volunteer groups with delivering communication plans and event production for various celebrations throughout the year such as Black History Month, International Women’s Day, Pride & National Indigenous History Month, etc
• Be a voice for diversity and inclusivity across communication channels (imagery, messaging, etc)
• Act as a guardian of our internal brand standards.  This includes managing our internal tone of voice based on the message at play.
• Work closely with fellow internal communications team members to share ideas, best practices and bring those ideas to the HR and DEI teams, connecting them to other areas of the organization

Ideally you will have:

• 2-5 years of related experience, primarily in internal communication, doing most if not all of the things noted above
• University degree an asset, with specialization in English, Communication, Public Relations or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a belief in plain language, and an ability to write in various style and formats.
• Solid understanding of internal communications principles and best practices.
• Experience with event management, liaising with production/creative teams both internal and external
• Proven ability to support and counsel others; strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to adhere to different personalities, not afraid to speak up and counsel leaders at all levels of the organization
• Advanced knowledge of, and experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Word
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to change and meet timelines (without sacrificing quality!).
• A positive attitude, a desire to learn, a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get work done either independently or as part of a team.
• Assets: bilingualism and a sense of humour

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.