Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

The HR team is looking for a Senior Corporate Communications Specialist to be responsible for developing and growing the GDI corporate brand internally, with employees, and externally, with the industry and potential candidates. The right fit is a creative and resourceful thinker who can identify engaging opportunities and form authentic connections with target audiences through copy and visuals. You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer, to an omni- channel leader and tech-first fashion disruptor.

Main Responsibilities

• Create content that engages employees via our internal channels: e-newsletter, intranet, Slack.
• Create content that showcases the company, brand news and our employees to external audiences via the corporate website, corporate social media, award applications.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the company and identify opportunities to help them broadcast their message to employees and external audiences.
• Help develop a content strategy and calendar for Corporate Communications and Events.
• Analyze metrics and create reports to evaluate and adapt content strategy.
• Play a key role in evolving the company’s tone of voice across internal and external channels.
• Assist in other Corporate Communications team responsibilities, including organizing and executing social and corporate events and company-wide meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, proofreading and editing in French or English; or French.
• Demonstrated an eye for and skills in graphic design, page layout and visual content.
• Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills, and the ability to handle a high volume of deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of digital analytics, an asset.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses.
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs.
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite.
• Exclusive private sample sales.
• A flexible vacation policy.
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.