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At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.
We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. We are looking for a Communications Specialist for our Solar Canada office, located in Oakville, Ontario.
Responsibilities

• Provides communications consultation and identifies opportunities for PCL to be thought leaders in.
• Provides advanced editing and proofreading support.
• Leads events and provides communication and logistic coordination.
• Monitors local media-relations efforts and acting as support for crisis communications.
• Writes clear, concise business communications that are tailored to the right audience and recommends communications mediums.
• Leads PCL’s portfolio of internal and external communication activities, products, and initiatives.
• Creates and enhances PCL’s brand awareness through internal and external communications.
• Creates and executes measurable internal and external communications plans for small to mid-size projects and related initiatives.
• Develops social media content and understands social media platforms, audience preferences and risks.
• Develops relationships with media and pitches stories on a regular basis, hosts media tours, etc. that result in positive media stories for the district/company.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of data analytics.
• Ability to understand the company’s business objectives and effectively apply them.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other communications software with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to create and execute a communications plan and has an understanding of communications mediums and visual assets.
• Ability to research, analyze, and organize information accurately and effectively.
• 4 years of progressive experience in a communications role.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.
Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!
Employee Status: Regular Full-Time
Company: PCL Solar Constructors Canada Inc.
Primary Location: Oakville, Ontario
Job: Communications Specialist
Requisition: 3977