Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

Overview

About Dillon Consulting

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative and inventive solutions to complex, multifaceted projects. With 28 offices and more than 1200 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment and developing communities.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Communications Specialist to join our Marketing and Communications team in a full-time, hybrid role reporting directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications. You are an experienced, plain-language writer who will turn company news, executive updates, and organizational changes into clear, engaging messaging. You will also manage our internal channels, help develop communication plans and strategies, and handle media relations for an innovative, employee-owned Canadian firm.

This is a new position that can be based in any of the following Dillon offices: Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Brandon, Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's, Yellowknife, Halifax, and Sydney. 

Application Instructions: Please include a cover letter with your resume submission.

Responsibilities

Corporate, Leadership and Change Communications

• Work directly with the Director of Marketing and Communications on the development of communication plans and strategies
• Write engaging, plain language first drafts for firm-wide corporate announcements, leadership updates, organizational changes, and policy rollouts
• Support the communications planning and content for Dillon’s Annual General Meeting (executive presentations, messaging, and event materials) 

Internal Communication Channels

• Own the editorial calendar and content publishing on our corporate intranet
• Own the production of the monthly employee newsletter

Media Relations

• Act as the initial point of contact for incoming media inquiries, logging requests and coordinating responses and interview prep with leaders
• Support the development of comprehensive media guidelines
• Draft press releases, briefing documents, holding statements, and media pitches for corporate milestones and issues management as required
• Monitor Canadian media and industry trends to identify thought leadership opportunities, speaking engagements and relevant editorial themes

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field
• Strong writing, editing, and message framing skills
• Proven ability to simplify complex information and produce well-structured, plain language first drafts
• Comfortable using AI tools for workflow optimization, research and drafting

Experience

• 4 to 6 years of communications experience in a corporate or agency environment
• Experience supporting executive communications and media relations
• Experience drafting messaging for business milestones, change initiatives, or leadership communications
• Experience in professional services or consulting is an asset
• Experience supporting issues management or crisis communication is an asset

Applicants who do not meet all of the qualifications listed above but have an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Why Choose Dillon

Dillon aspires to do great things for our clients and communities, and to return the value we capture from our work to our employees and employee owners. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and our people are empowered to continually grow and develop. We offer:

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan: Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• Flexible Work & Hybrid Options: Flexible work hours and hybrid working options. Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.
• Competitive Total Rewards: Comprehensive health benefits and a generous retirement savings plan.
• Focus on Innovation: In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward-looking solutions to today's problems and tomorrow's opportunities.
• Wellness Subsidy: An annual wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness-related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
• GoodLife Fitness Corporate Membership: Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Employee and Family Assistance program: A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Recognized Excellence: Dillon has been listed as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 20 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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