Internal Communications Manager

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Montreal, (Quebec, Canada), is seeking talent to fill the position of Internal Communications Manager. This job is full-time permanent.

Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, the Internal Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies to effectively engage employees and stakeholders across all levels of the organization. This position is responsible for ensuring that HR and other corporate functions initiatives, policies, and programs are communicated clearly, consistently, and in alignment with the Domtar's values and objectives. The primary objective will be to foster a positive and transparent work environment while promoting a culture of open communication and employee engagement.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with HR and other corporate functions leaders to develop communication plans in support of company strategy and objectives.
• Develop content and manage approval process and distribution of employee communications across a variety of communication channels, utilizing department resources as required.
• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to HR and other corporate functions leaders and collaborate with company stakeholders, including current and prospective employees.
• Reinforce the Domtar's corporate identity, ensuring consistency across the company.

Key Skill Sets:

• Ability to create and maintain positive business relationships with colleagues across different levels, geographies and business groups
• Ability to understand business strategies and connect them to communication objectives and overarching corporate goals
• Desire to research communication best practices and create opportunities to implement findings
• Ability to translate complex concepts into simple messages for a variety of audiences

Professional Experiences and qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or related field
• 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years managing strategic projects and creating communications plans
• Superior writing skills in English and French; ability to adapt "voice" to audience, channel and message
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-media projects
• High degree of initiative and independence
• Ability to interact appropriately with executive level leaders
• Ability to prioritize and manage schedule in order to meet multiple deadlines or last-minute assignments
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint
• Some travel required
• Familiarity with "News Desk" editorial approach is desired.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Canva is beneficial.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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