O2E Brands is looking for an exceptional Communications Specialist to join our Communications Team to provide strategic communications expertise that helps us inspire, engage and connect with our franchise community. You'll provide strategic guidance, create impactful communications plans, and produce engaging content across multiple channels. If you're a skilled communicator with a knack for understanding audiences and enjoy supporting cross-functional teams, this role is for you.

This role will primarily support the WOW 1 DAY PAINTING brand. WOW 1 DAY PAINTING is an exciting, fast-growing home painting franchise. We are part of O2E Brands, the parent company of the hugely successful global franchise 1-800-GOT-JUNK?.

Team members in Vancouver and Toronto are required to work in-office every other week, for three consecutive days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Core hours of attendance will be mandatory from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on these days.

A Day in the Life

• Provide strategic communications counsel, and develop and manage the delivery of comprehensive internal communication programs for both Franchise Partner (franchisee) and head office audiences that support the company's goals
• Provide strategic communications support to cross-departmental stakeholders, including the development and execution of comprehensive communications plans that support change management and align with our strategy
• Continuously improve internal communication channels and content
• Develop engaging content that delivers on agreed-upon outcomes
• Leverage marketing, journalism and PR best practices to develop and implement dynamic storytelling that builds trust, culture and engagement
• Provide communications support to senior leaders to ensure strategy and goals are compelling and widely understood
• Analyze the performance of internal communication channels and develop data-driven recommendations to ensure we're continuously evolving to meet our audience's needs

What You Bring To The Table

• Proven 3+ years of experience in a strategic communications role, including internal communications, public relations, content development, change management, thought leadership, or journalism
• Proven experience in providing strategic counsel to senior leaders and advising multiple stakeholders on high-impact communications plans
• Extremely detail-oriented – it's one of your superpowers! Articulate communicator, with strong writing, verbal, and presentation skills
• Highly organized professional who can manage and drive forward multiple projects and deadlines
• Creative content and communication ideas, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and implement them!
• Natural storytelling ability that engages people
• Demonstrated strength with content development for digital platforms
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary $55,000-75,000 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).
• The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental. Focus on your development through our professional development programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness initiatives, including access to gym facilities at our corporate head office. Speak to us to learn more about what we offer.
  

About Us

Did you know O2E Brands has been voted one of the Best Workplaces in Canada 14 times!? Take a sneak peek into why that is, here: (YouTube) Check us out on social! At O2E Brands, we know that great talent comes in many forms, and we want to meet you at your best. We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities at any time throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] or notify the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with if unique arrangements will enable your equal participation.