Job Description

Communications
Ottawa, ON
18015BR

About the role

Are you passionate about the employee experience and connecting corporate strategy to cultural transformation? As an integral member of Lockheed Martin Canada's Communications team, this role will support employee and leader communications, designing, executing, and measuring strategic internal communication initiatives that strengthen culture, employee engagement, and alignment with Lockheed Martin's mission.

This is a full time position based in Ottawa, Ontario, with hybrid and flexible work schedule options. In office requirement is two days per week, primarily at Lockheed Martin Canada's Kanata facility and occasionally at Lockheed Martin Canada's downtown Ottawa office. In office presence for key employee events is also required.

Candidate should be skilled at developing relationships and will be expected to form strong partnerships with colleagues and functional stakeholders across the corporation to provide the most effective communications strategies and approaches supporting employee communications.

Primary Responsibilities :

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editing skills, with a keen storytelling ability for internal audiences.

Strategic Planning & ExecutionDevelop and execute an annual employee communications plan aligned to corporate strategy with incremental quarterly/monthly priorities. Develop and execute leader communications rhythms, supporting Lockheed Martin Canada's business area leaders and the flow down of key information. Translate overarching business objectives into tailored communications at the site level across all Lockheed Martin Canada facilities. Own a portfolio of high?impact internal communications programs (examples include: Employee Spotlights, Employee Brand Ambassadors, Leadership Voices, All Hands, Town Halls, etc.) Optimize content discoverability, page analytics, and engagement metrics to deliver actionable insights to leaders and stakeholders.

Content & Storytelling

In partnership with Lockheed Martin Canada's creative services team, produce high?quality written, audio, and visual assets for internal channels, including but not limited to intranet stories, newsletters, e?mails, video scripts, podcasts, digital screens and interactive infographics. Write and prepare leader talking points, memos, Q/As, and video scripts. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to distill complex technical or operational concepts into accessible narratives. Ensure all content adheres to Lockheed Martin's Brand Guidelines, tone?of?voice, and confidentiality protocols.

Internal Event & Campaign Coordination

Plan and execute culture?building events like town halls, employee volunteer initiatives, STEM student engagement, employee recognition and celebration events. Leverage and facilitate employee-generated content (photos, testimonials, videos, interviews) to amplify impact and authenticity. Manage logistics, timelines, budgets, and post?event ROI analytics.

Measurement & Analytics

Track key performance indicators (KPI) such as email open rates, video views, intranet traffic, and engagement scores from pulse surveys. Provide quarterly dashboards to leadership; recommend adjustments to improve effectiveness. Gather qualitative feedback through focus groups and one?on?one interviews.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with global employee communications stakeholders to align and localize corporate-wide communications for Canadian employees. Partner with business area employee communications stakeholders to align and localize business area-specific communications for Canadian employees. Partner with key functions to align, plan and track functional and site communications (HR, Security, Facilities, IT) ensuring a consistent brand voice and driving increased employee awareness and effective calls to action. Attend cross?functional meetings and provide communication expertise.

What you bring to the role

Required skills, qualifications and experience :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in communication or marketing discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education 4 - 6 years of professional experience; or 2 - 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree. Experience in internal communications preferably in a large organization Exceptional writing ability and attention to detail, adherence to AP Style

Additional skills desired for the role

Desired Skills:

Well versed in Smart Brevity Strong narrative creator across long-form and short-form content Experience using AI tools in Communications Strategic communicator with results-first mindset, matching content to the best channel to achieve desired results Ability to learn quickly, connect with stakeholders and teammates easily Ability to plan for and successfully navigate complex approval cycles Responds quickly to changing priorities, business dynamics, or crisis events Strong growth mindset, bringing forward new ideas and approaches Candidate preferably bilingual in English and French.

What we offer you

We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time Competitive compensation Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with: + Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
+ A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
+ Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
+ Medical Travel Insurance
+ Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including: + Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
+ Education Assistance Program
+ Reimbursement for a professional membership
+ Self-directed Mentoring

About us

Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.

Employee Type

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Security requirement for this role

Controlled Goods Program

Clearance required for role

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