Apex Systems

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Apex Systems, is currently hiring on a vacant job post of Director – Communications based in Toronto Ontario Canada. Please read the job detail carefully before applying.

Job Title: Director – Communications
Company Name: Apex Systems
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Salary:
Job Link Expiry: 2023-01-17
Posted on: jobsintelecom.net

Job Detail

Job#: 1313273

Job Description:

Director of Communication

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our staffing practice has an opening for a Director of Communication with 10+ years of corporate communication, Bachelor’s Degree in communications or journalism and excellent communication experience to place at our client, a leading Canadian mass media company.

Client: Telecommunication

Terms: Permanent Role.

Location: Toronto, ON or Montreal, QC – 2 days in office per week.

Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Chris Sporton at [email protected] .

Job Description:

The Communications team develops and manages all external and internal communications strategies.

We are currently seeking a Director, Communications to develop strategies and plans for external and internal communications to help support and enhance our client’s reputation. If you are a seasoned communications professional with 10+ years of leadership experience in corporate communications and issues management, complemented by exceptional judgment and an ability to work in a dynamic and complex organization, this may be an excellent career opportunity for you.

Job Duties/ Accountabilities:

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Communications, the Director’s primary responsibilities will be to:

Create a proactive issues management plan, working in close collaboration with key stakeholders, applying exceptional judgment to anticipate and effectively manage organizational risks and issues.
Build a robust issues management system that includes documentation of processes, approvals, and alignment with key business units.
Participate in the Corporate Emergency Operations Centre and lead communications efforts, including; the development of key messages, channel strategy, preparing spokespeople and materials.
Coordinate development of messages to shape company reputation internally and externally.
Implement internal communication programs to support business goals and enhance global understanding of corporate strategy.
Establish relationships with key reporters and editors.
Write and edit corporate communication materials, including; press releases, press kits, video scripts, executive speeches and internet/intranet materials to enhance corporate reputation.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with teams and leaders across the company, responding to their needs while balancing organizational priorities.
Liaise with public relations agencies, photographers, designers, writers, printers, and other vendors on relevant programs.
Help prepare measurement of results of communication initiatives.
Demonstrate leadership and implement ideas that maximize the performance and engagement of the external and internal communications teams.
Lead a dynamic team of communications professionals while working closely with other leaders within multi-disciplinary project teams on key initiatives.

Essential Skills/ Competencies:

10+ years of leadership experience in corporate communications, media relations and crisis communications.
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field
Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, provide a highly strategic lens to issues management and turn major issues impacting organizational reputation into opportunities to reinforce key values and strategies.
Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with executives, coworkers, managers and clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent business and industry awareness, staying current on trends that impact the business.
Ability to lead a team and effectively work in a team, as well as across teams in a highly matrixed environment.
Experience in a complex, issues driven organization.

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EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

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