Vice President, Corporate Communications

About High Liner Foods
High Liner Foods was founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada as a small salt fish company. Lunenburg is still the current home of our Canadian Operations. As a category leader in Seafood, High Liner Foods has a strong footprint across Canada and the U.S. with close to $1 billion in sales. High Liner Foods is the seafood brand people trust. Every day we\xe2\x80\x99re Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life through a focus on our customers, innovation, and of course, responsible operations. Our talented team is committed to the High Liner Foods goal of becoming the leader in branded, value-added seafood in North America.
We offer professional, technical and operational career opportunities across Canada and the United States. We believe in building a high-performance organization by investing in our people. We are focused on developing future leaders from within and fostering career growth and advancement. For these and many other reasons, we\'re proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in the Atlantic region. Read here for more details.
It\xe2\x80\x99s our time to make waves. Join us.
High Liner Foods is a career destination. We look for high-performing talent who value:

• Safety - it\xe2\x80\x99s our #1 priority
• Opportunities to contribute to your community through volunteerism
• A culture of inclusion, support and recognition
• Senior leaders that are highly accessible and available to employees
• A strong focus on education and career development through training
• Competitive salary and performance rewards
• A comprehensive benefit plan designed to keep up with the changing healthcare needs across North America

What to expect on the job: The Vice President, Corporate Communications will play an important leadership role in the achievement of High Liner Foods\' business success through the strategic oversight of the Corporate Communications function. This role will be responsible for the development of an innovative and strategic communications program based on consistent and coordinated messaging that supports and aligns with the organization\'s purpose, goals, objectives and broad stakeholder base. The Vice President, Corporate Communications will be responsible for internal communications and external communications. In close collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, Senior Management Group and internal stakeholders across the organization, this role will provide communications counsel and oversee the development of all communications materials and activities to enhance HLF\xe2\x80\x99s internal communications experience and overall corporate brand reputation. The role is also responsible for the planning and execution of HLF events.

• Establish and implement the communication strategy for the company.
• Lead the Corporate Communications team in developing consistent and coordinated messaging and content for internal and external communication needs.
• Partner with the Legal department to ensure all communication materials are compliant with applicable laws and ethical standards.
• Partner with the Sustainability and Government Relations department to ensure effective communication to help advance HLF\xe2\x80\x99s ESG strategy.
• Partner with Investor Relations to ensure that the company\xe2\x80\x99s financial results are effectively communicated to employees, investors, analysts, and media.
• Oversee proactive and reactive communications across HLF\xe2\x80\x99s corporate social media channels e.g, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram (excluding product marketing content across these channels).
• Foster positive representations of HLF in the media.
• Review all company-issued and partner-issued press releases naming HLF before their distribution.
• Track the company\xe2\x80\x99s corporate brand reputation by monitoring perceptions and impacts across key stakeholder groups and platforms including employees, media journalists, external publications, social media, customers, and shareholders.
• Provide leadership counsel and support for the development of communication plans for company-wide initiatives.
• Participate as a member of the Business Continuity Steering Team to support crisis management planning and response.
• Oversee the planning and execution of HLF events including Town Halls, Leadership meetings, Annual General Meeting, etc.
• Develop the annual communication budget and monitor its execution.

Must haves

• Bachelor\'s Degree a must.
• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) is preferred (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Experience working in, or with, publicly traded companies is essential.
• At least 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in public relations, corporate communications, or marketing communications field.
• Minimum 5 years\' experience in a leadership or management role.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
• Strong knowledge and application of communication concepts, theories, strategies, and tactics.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization and the public.
• Proven interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with proven time management skills without compromising the quality of work.
• Self-motivated individual that maintains a high level of performance at all times without compromising integrity or ethical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex information to various stakeholder audiences including internal employees, investors, and the general public.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

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High Liner Foods is Remote Friendly! We offer a Flexible Hybrid Work Model where corporate office employees have the flexibility to choose a minimum of two office days per week, with the option to work wherever they prefer (office or remote) for the remainder of the week. Health, Safety & Wellness
At High Liner Foods, we believe strongly in the safety and wellness of our employees. Our organization has a number of policies, programs and practices that focus on safety, wellness, health and sustainability of the overall organization. Should any posted position require business travel and vaccination is required (COVID-19 vaccination or otherwise) for that purpose as per regional laws/regulations, employees will be required to demonstrate their vaccination status accordingly. Recruitment process Our process is meaningful but efficient! We want to get to know you and show you what our world is like.
Applicants who demonstrate potential will be contacted directly for a preliminary phone interview. Successful applications from this stage will participate in a behavioral-based interview with the hiring leader.
All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references and background checks.
High Liner Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion. Applicants that require accommodation in the recruitment and selection process may contact humanresources@highlinerfoods.com for assistance.
Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.