Specialist, Communications, Retail

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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.

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Specialist, Communications, Retail (Beauty, Food, Grocery & Loyalty)

Home Office: Brampton

Do you want to be part of the communication team that protects and enhances the reputation of some of Canada's most iconic and trusted brands? Then read on! We're looking for a Communications Specialist to handle both external and internal communications with a focus on our beauty, food, loyalty & grocery banners. We can't wait to welcome a new team member to our world-class Corporate Affairs and Communication team!

What you'll do

External Communications:

• Create media materials and handle document approval and translation processes

• Review and disseminate daily media monitoring, including research and analysis of competitor and industry announcements and media coverage

• Proactively pitch to and work with beauty, lifestyle, food, corporate and business media

• Manage influencer relations (both paid and earned)

• PR Event coordination & management

• Support the PR mailbox and manage various in-bound media requests, assessing each for merits and priority

• Support the business to promote our retail locations, including Loblaws, Zehrs, Your Independent Grocer, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Atlantic Superstore and Dominion stores in Newfoundland and Labrador and their ecommerce platforms (PC Express)

• Social media content development for various platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

• Other duties as required

• Occasional evenings & weekends as required

Internal Communications:

• Deliver and provide counsel for internal communication across all areas of food, grocery & loyalty

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that support the overall strategic direction and priorities of the business.

• Develop, pitch, research and write content for internal audiences using various formats and internal communication channels, including our intranet site (fl!p), our internal social media platform (Viva Engage), email, text message, town halls and internal conferences.

• Support planning of internal events - from town halls to conferences - assisting with internal promotion, creative materials, and logistics.

• Other duties as required

What you need

• 3-5 years’ experience in public and media relations and/or internal communications. Post graduate certificate or university degree in Communications/Public Relations is an asset.

• Highly organized, resourceful, and responsive to short-notice needs, with strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.

• Keen sense of storytelling, paired with superior writing and editing skills. This includes the ability to easily switch between creative writing/storytelling and tactical writing.

• Confident with an ability to manage and prioritize many projects at the same time, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Skilled in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Adobe, Illustrator, Canva, Photoshop and relevant imaging software is an asset.

• Existing relationships with key Canadian food, beauty, consumer, lifestyle and business media are an asset.

What we'll offer you

In addition to your compensation, you will enjoy a 10% discount at select grocery locations, pension plan, flexible benefits programs, and Work Perks Program, employee stock options, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement and comprehensive learning and development programs. Our newly renovated office spaces, including 1 President’s Choice Circle in Brampton, Ontario includes on-site Starbucks and healthy food options that meet a range of dietary needs, GoodLife Fitness, basketball and volleyball courts, and dry-cleaning services.

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.