IT Change Communications Specialist in Mississauga, ON

Overview:

• We are seeking a skilled and organized IT Change Communications Specialist to join our Change Experience team.
• This role will focus on both communication about IT Changes to our workforce, as well as project communications to parts of the IT organization.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in internal communications, employee engagement, a knack for staying organized and managing deadlines, and the ability to simplify complex information into an understandable and approachable voice.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Execute Communication Strategies:

• Create and execute internal communication plans to support project objectives and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure messages are tailored to resonate with IT professionals, fostering connection and involvement.
• Be the final set of eyes to proofread all communications to ensure proper grammar, spelling, and ensure all links are working properly.

Content Creation:

• Draft, edit, and produce a variety of communication deliverables, including emails, newsletters, intranet articles, slide decks, videos, and other materials.
• Maintain consistency in tone, style, and messaging to align with corporate standards and project goals.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with project leaders, IT teams, and other stakeholders to identify key messaging opportunities and challenges.
• Act as a trusted advisor to ensure communications are aligned with the audience’s needs and preferences.
• Take ownership of project mailboxes, FAQs, etc to provide answers to incoming questions, and seek answers from the subject matter experts as needed.

Employee Engagement Support:

• Apply principles of IT employee engagement to ensure communication efforts effectively enhance connection and participation.
• Analyze and respond to feedback to adapt communication approaches as needed.

Information Organization:

• Independently organize and distill complex information into clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Ensure project updates and key messages are accessible and easily understood by technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Synthesize communication strategies into documented communication plans.

Channel Management:

• Leverage a variety of internal corporate communication channels to maximize reach and impact.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns, adjusting tactics to optimize results. 

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Proven experience in internal corporate communications, or employee engagement, preferably within an IT department or tech company.
• Experience in Change Management is a plus.
• Experience with a global pharma company is a plus.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity, approachability, and persuasion.
• Proficiency in creating a range of communication deliverables across multiple formats and channels.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage all tasks and deliverables.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with IT teams and their unique communication needs and preferences.
• Understanding of employee engagement strategies and their application to communication.
• Familiarity with content management systems.
• Understanding of common change management practices and principles.

Attributes:

• Highly organized, proactive, and self-directed.
• Creative thinker with a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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