Job Description

Subsidiary: Miller Paving Limited Location: Markham, ON

What Does a Communications Specialist Do?

The Communications Specialist works closely with the Communications Manager to contribute to initiatives that help improve the effectiveness of all communications functions throughout the organization. You are a brand ambassador who builds rapport with internal clients and externally with the public and our various stakeholders. With a commitment to performance excellence, you are focused on exploring new and innovative approaches that will enhance our internal communication programs and services and support our business.

As a Communications Specialist, You Will:

• Create quality communications materials such as web copy, social media content, press releases, project briefs, newsletters, posters and pamphlets, presentations, reports, invitations email correspondence, employee messaging etc.
• Develop compelling copy and edits internal and external content, with a focus on brand management and key messaging
• Organize and coordinate corporate events and initiatives
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative engagement feedback and develop tailored content to meet the needs of our stakeholders
• Oversee project coordination, including managing and executing on timelines and tasks, for communications and engagement project delivery
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with internal clients to develop communications tools that support their efforts
• Combine traditional communication methods with leading edge tools and applications to enhance communication and raise public profile

What You'll Bring:

• Post-Secondary education in Communications-related field is considered an asset
• Graphic Design experience is considered an asset
• 3-5 years corporate communications experience
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to take initiative and execute on communications-based projects and initiatives
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Superb communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to engage an audience through storytelling, creating interest and excitement
• Experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external in a polished and professional manner
• Agency and vendor management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) as well as social media platforms, tools, and applications

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture. We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.