Communications Coordinator
About the job
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures.
SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.
Context
We’re seeking a proactive and creative communications professional to help shape internal and external messaging in a dynamic engineering environment. The ideal candidate thrives in content creation, event coordination, and brand management, and brings a passion for employee engagement and promoting engineering excellence.
Missions/Main Duties
Content Development
- Produce and publish engaging content for the website and social media to highlight key projects, achievements.
- Work with engineers and project managers to create accessible content about project milestones and innovations.
- Develop and deliver content for internal communications, including presentations, town halls, newsletters, and company announcements.
- Translate technical information for diverse audiences.
- Assist in producing graphics, photos, and videos to showcase projects and success stories.
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all internal and external platforms.
Event & Campaign Coordination
- Assist with the coordination of project launches, conferences, trade shows, and recruitment fairs.
- Help with the coordination of promotional materials.
- Support employee engagement through recognition programs and surveys.
Brand & Reputation Management
- Apply brand guidelines consistently across all documents, presentations, and visual materials.
Monitor media and digital channels for company mentions and relevant industry topics.
Administration & Reporting
- Track and report communication metrics (engagement, open rates, etc.).
- Manage communication calendars, schedules, archives, and digital assets.
- Coordinate with external vendors and oversee translations (French/English).
- Recommend and implement improvements to communication processes.
- Stay informed of industry trends and best practices.
Profile/Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
Years of experience: Minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience in communications, public relations, or related role.
Technical competencies:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.*
*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.
- Skilled in managing social media platforms and digital communications.
- Experience with web content management systems (e.g., WordPress, SharePoint)
- Familiarity with SharePoint for internal communications and content collaboration
- Strong editing, formatting, and storytelling abilities.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Word).
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or similar).
- Experience with web content management systems.
- Experience in event planning or event support.
- Ability to gather and coordinate feedback and contributions from multiple sources.
Personal & soft skills:
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
- Initiative and reliability in sourcing content and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborative, resourceful, and proactive approach to teamwork.
- Creative, adaptable, and committed to clear, effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
SYSTRA Canada has an equal access employment program and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
