Communications Specialist

Job Summary

Apotex, the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our team. You will join an iconic, global organization with a world-class leadership team, an exciting growth strategy, and the opportunity to do the most impactful work of your career. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for ensuring our communications are coordinated and executed with excellence. You will support our communications activities across internal and external channels, maintain our communications calendar, and lead social media content creation with a focus on supporting our employer brand strategy. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, you will work with stakeholders across our business including within Human Resources, Global Operations, Legal Affairs, along with your colleagues on the Communications team, demonstrating resourcefulness, flexibility, a strong strategic sense, and a drive to get things done.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support execution of our internal and external communications, managing our communications calendar to ensure our colleagues are informed and engaged on relevant information through timely and effective messaging across our communications channels.
• Support internal events and corporate communications including assisting in preparing and executing events like town halls and employee meetings, ensuring clear and impactful communication that strengthens our culture. You will do this in collaboration with stakeholders including in HR, executive assistants, and your colleagues on the Communications team.
• Lead social media content creation, developing and managing content that supports our employer brand strategy and attracting top talent; consult with our Human Resources team, including our Talent Management team and HR business partners, to develop relevant and impactful content for our LinkedIn page.
• Collaborate with and support your colleagues on the Communications team on the execution of our communications strategy and specific communications plans across our organization.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring and analyzing communication metrics, helping to establish feedback loops, and assessing the effectiveness of initiatives to achieve better engagement, reach, and overall impact.
• Work in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in using communication tools and platforms.
  • Strong understanding of communication principles, social media platforms, and content creation strategies with proficiency using communications tools and platforms
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Creative thinking and strategic planning abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and detail orientation.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Adaptability to changing priorities and fast-paced environments, with a commitment to working safely and collaboratively.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a communications role, preferably within a corporate or organizational setting. Agency experience is also preferred.
  • Proven experience in managing social media platforms and creating engaging content.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and effective execution.
  • Experience in monitoring and analyzing communication metrics to assess the effectiveness of initiatives and drive improvements.
  • Experience in organizing and supporting corporate events, such as town halls and employee meetings.