Corporate Communications Manager - 16 month contract

Find Your Limitless with Reliance

By joining Reliance as a Communications Corporate Manager you’ll become an important Team Member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth, and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless - join us!

What do we offer?

• The tools you need to succeed - including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs
• A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from
• Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success - the only limit is your potential
• Career paths so you can advance in the company
• Awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team

What will you do?

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to engage, motivate, and align team members with Reliance Home Comfort’s goals.
• Support leadership in crafting and delivering clear, compelling organizational communications.
• Manage the corporate communication calendar, ensuring timely, relevant, and engaging content.
• Plan and execute key corporate events, including the Annual Sales Summit, President’s Trip, Senior Leadership Retreat, and Town Halls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and agency partners to develop media relations strategies and community engagement initiatives.
• Position Reliance Home Comfort as a leader in local communities through strategic external communications.
• Support DEI & ESG initiatives, including LIFT - Reliance’s female empowerment group.
• Monitor and manage crises and emerging issues, providing counsel to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and strengthen corporate partnerships while identifying new opportunities for collaboration.

What do you bring?

• Postsecondary education in Marketing/Communications and equivalent work experience
• Minimum 8+ years of corporate communications experience
• Proven experience supporting the C-Suite executives, including CEO/President level.
• Strong background in developing and executing integrated corporate communications plans.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with experience crafting compelling messaging.
• Event planning experience with strong project management and organizational abilities
• Highly collaborative mindset, able to work cross-functionally to achieve results.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities with urgency.
• Management/supervisory experience is an asset.

Why Reliance?
As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort® (Reliance) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and team members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With over 2 million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Toronto, Reliance employs a workforce of over 2,700 Team Members across 28 branches in Canada and two locations in the United States. Reliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, for eight consecutive years since 2016. Reliance remains focused on sustainability, workplace safety, diversity, inclusivity, and prudent governance.

Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit www.reliancehomecomfort.com.