JOB DESCRIPTION
At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are focused on achieving results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse group of companies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a senior strategic communication professional, the Director, Communications will be working to articulate, advance and build support for the Company's organizational goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have significant demonstrated communication planning experience and superior writing and editing skills. You are a thoughtful collaborator and experienced team leader, effectively able to engage and work across diverse stakeholder groups, providing strategic communication advice and counsel to senior leadership, resulting in strong relationships, understanding and trust. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality work environment, where attention to detail is critical while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
You hold an undergraduate degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or equivalent and 10+ years of strategic communications experience working in a corporate or agency environment at a senior level with responsibilities including media relations, crisis and issues management, and social and digital content development. Bilingualism is an asset.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
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.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.