Communications and Outreach Advisor in Montréal

Reporting to the Vice-President responsible for Communications, the

Communications and Outreach Advisor contributes to the planning and implementation of Provencher_Roy’s internal and external communications.

In an advisory and collaborative role, the incumbent supports the manager by proposing communications initiatives and opportunities that showcase Provencher_Roy’s projects, expertise, people, and brand.

Proactive and attentive to opportunities to increase the firm’s visibility, the incumbent builds relationships with studios, partners, and various teams to identify relevant topics, gather information, and help showcase them across the firm’s various communication channels.

Versatile and self-sufficient, the incumbent is also able to independently develop a variety of communication materials, from content creation to layout and day-to-day graphic production.

The incumbent works as part of a team where responsibilities and expertise are shared and collaborates closely with visual communications and writing resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and support the manager in planning internal and external communications and contribute to the communications plan and editorial calendar.
• Proactively identify projects, areas of expertise, achievements, and news to highlight, and gather relevant information from the firm’s various teams.
• Propose initiatives to increase Provencher_Roy’s visibility and contribute to media relations, awards and recognition programs, publications, conferences, and other visibility opportunities.
• Contribute to content strategy and the deployment of communications across social media, the website, and various digital platforms.
• Contribute to internal communications, including newsletters, intranet content, corporate news, and events.
• Develop communication topics and angles and contribute to the development of key messages and content in collaboration with the team’s various areas of expertise.
• Independently design, adapt, and produce a variety of print and digital communication materials in keeping with the firm’s visual identity.
• Handle day-to-day layout and graphic production using Adobe In Design and other Adobe Creative Suite tools.
• Plan and coordinate project photography, including briefs, photographers and suppliers, logistics, budgets, usage rights, photo selection, and delivery.
• Manage various communications projects from planning through execution and coordinate external suppliers as required.
• Monitor the results of various initiatives and recommend adjustments to improve the reach and effectiveness of communications.

Qualifications

• University degree in communications, public relations, marketing, graphic communications, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 to 8 years of experience in a versatile communications role.
• Excellent command of French and very good command of English, both spoken and written, to communicate with our Ottawa office.
• Experience in corporate communications, digital communications, and social media.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe In Design and the ability to independently produce professional communication materials.
• Good knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as graphic design, layout, and brand identity principles.
• Excellent advisory, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Ability to proactively gather information, develop compelling topics, and identify communication opportunities.
• Thoroughness, creativity, autonomy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in architecture, design, real estate, or professional services is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Group insurance and health management account
• Annual membership to a professionnal order paid at 100%
• Reimbursement for Public transit
• 49 hours for sick leave
• Hybrid work policy
• Summer schedule
• Fresh fruits daily
• Telemedecine
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