Senior Manager, Communications

Work Location Type: Hybrid

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Position Summary:

Grainger Canada is Canada’s leading distributor of industrial supplies providing a wide range of products and services that make it easy for customers to keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger offers the broadest selection of in-stock, brand name products from the world’s top manufacturers, and serves customers from a Canada-wide distribution network.

Reporting to the Vice President, Communications, this role is responsible for the management of all internal and external communications activities, projects and initiatives for the Canadian business. The Sr. Manager is responsible for developing and executing the Grainger Canada communications strategy, managing the community investment program, planning for and responding to the communications needs of the business and overseeing the Communications Specialist and Translation Manager directly and the Translation Specialist indirectly. This role also serves as the strategic communications advisor to the Grainger Business Subsidiaries.

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Work Environment:

Must be able to travel within and outside Canada; up to 5%, depending on business needs.

Rewards and Benefits:
Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):

DEI Statement

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.