Manager, Communications

Marketing Department
Toronto, ON

Responsible for assisting senior management in the development of the corporate communications strategy.  Develops and edits various communication materials, and manages corporate communications activities in support of communication strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Assist senior management in the development of the corporate communications strategy.
• Implement the corporate communications strategy to ensure consistency across the company.
• Write and edit communication materials.
• Manage corporate communications activities in support of communication strategy.
• Identify, develop and implement communications best practices.
• Develop and implement metrics for communications effectiveness.
• Initiate and coordinate opportunities to increase visibility in the marketplace.
• Develop and oversee brand strategy for the company.
• Provide advice, consultancy and coaching to executives and other internal stakeholders on the effective use of external and internal communications strategies and tactics to support their business objectives.
• Support senior leadership communications and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Significant years of communications experience in a corporate communications environment; Strong project management experience; Previous managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Post-secondary education in a related field (i.e. Communications, Public Relations, Marketing) or equivalent combination of education and experience an asset.
• Superior communication, writing and editing skills.
• Able to work with long-term perspective in addressing client or business area problems/issues.
• Ability to manage multiple and changing projects and priorities, and deliver results.
• Effectively uses formal and informal relationships to accomplish customer and business objectives.
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards of performance and goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration among team members and functional areas.
• Demonstrated proficiency and resourcefulness in identifying and analyzing relevant data and defining critical issues and alternatives.
• Fosters and builds good relationships with both internal and external business contacts

Interested applicants should submit a résumé and detailed letter or e-mail outlining how their skills, abilities, and experience meet the requirements of this opportunity to:

DATE ISSUED: July 28, 2010
EXPIRY DATE: August 28, 2010

Lombard Canada thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.