The work

The senior advisor provides counsel on executive messaging, positioning, audience needs and employee engagement. They develop and execute communications plans aligned with corporate strategy, anticipate risks and sensitivities, and advise on complex matters with colleagues across the organisation.

Executive writing spans speeches, presentations, talking points, emails, articles, video scripts and digital content. The work includes turning complex business information into clear narratives about strategy, performance and priorities for different employee audiences. The advisor adapts to senior leaders’ voices, evaluates communications effectiveness and identifies improvements.

The role leads communications strategy, messaging and content for executive town halls, leadership forums and other high-profile internal events. It prepares executives with briefings, presentations and Q&A, working with stakeholders and production teams on delivery. The advisor also designs leadership experiences that encourage dialogue and strengthen employee connections.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, literature or a related field.
• Bilingualism in French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication in both. The employer says English is needed to collaborate with Canadian or global leadership team members outside Québec.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in executive, corporate or internal communications, plus demonstrated experience providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and executives.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills.