Manager, Global External Communications

The Opportunity:

WSP Global seeks to hire a Manager, Global External Communications. Reporting to the Global Director, Communications and Public Relations, the successful candidate will actively contribute to the direction and implementation of global external communications initiatives to achieve and maintain visibility for the company among the stakeholders it serves.

In a fast-paced organizational context, where creativity and innovation are encouraged, you will be a key player in defining the WSP signature in communications by creating strategies and fit-for-purpose communications plans that drive business results and a strong culture of teamwork and inclusivity.

The person in this position will work in hybrid mode with a minimum of three days in our Montréal office .

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Develop and support the implementation of global external communication strategies and plans that align with WSP's brand, values, and business objectives.
• Lead the external component of major corporate communications projects and initiatives, including the Annual Report and ESG Report campaigns.
• Proactively manage the external communications calendar and oversee the global website content (corporate section).
• Establish constructive and trusting relationships with stakeholders, including partnering with the ESG team to promote our sustainability story and performance.
• Work closely with the other global teams (Internal Communications, Social Media, Brand Management and Marketing, and Digital Experience) as well as regional teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.
• Craft compelling external communication materials, including press releases, articles, key messages, presentations, and multimedia content.
• Support corporate financial communications, media relations, social media, events and crisis management activities, as needed.
• Supervise and manage a team of professionals and support their professional development.
• Ensure quality communications that are consistently delivered on time and on brand, with clear and accurate messaging.
• Evaluate the performance and impact of external communications and current practices and processes and establish mechanisms for their continual improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in external communications to ensure that our approach remains relevant and engaging.
• Support the Internal Communications team by occasionally conducting internal communications campaigns, as needed.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Proven communications professional with 10+ years of experience in Communications, including a minimum of three years spent managing a team. Experience within a listed company would be an asset.
• Solid experience in the development of external communications programs.
• Superior professional French and English language skills, written and spoken.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced role, proven ability to be hands-on and strategic, and perform in a constantly changing environment.
• University degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and senior management, with a client-oriented, agile and solution-focused approach.
• Demonstrated copywriting and editing capabilities with a keen ability to synthesize complex business matters.
• Motivated by teamwork, collaboration, and the achievement of concrete results.
• High level of professionalism, rigour, and ethics in all activities and interactions.

#LI-Hybrid
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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