Internal Communications Specialist

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada that specializes in the custom design and manufacture of dry‑type transformers for a wide range of applications, including mining, rectifiers, drives, traction, wind, and solar.

We have an opening for an Internal Communications Specialist on a 6‑month contract to support the planning, development, and delivery of employee communications across our office, hybrid, and shop‑floor environments.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, Government & Community Relations, the successful candidate will translate business priorities into engaging communications that support operational awareness, culture, values, sustainability, and community initiatives.

• Draft, edit, and publish employee communications across platforms including SharePoint, Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, email, and presentations.
• Support development of FAQs, video scripts, and town hall materials.
• Maintain an editorial calendar to ensure timely, coordinated, and aligned messaging.

• Support implementation of communication standards, channel guidelines, and best practices.
• Monitor channel activity and engagement metrics.
• Recommend practical improvements to enhance reach, clarity, and effectiveness.

• Develop communications supporting operational updates, capacity expansion, culture and values initiatives, sustainability, and community programs.
• Translate complex business information into clear, audience‑appropriate messaging.
• Tailor communications for employees, managers, supervisors, and site leaders.

• Prepare talking points, briefing notes, FAQs, and cascade materials for leaders.
• Support consistency of messaging across teams and locations.
• Help build and maintain a network of site leaders to strengthen local communication flow.

• Coordinate content inputs, approvals, translations (as needed), and publishing timelines.
• Support town halls and recurring communication programs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure alignment.

• 2–5 years of experience in internal communications, employee communications, public relations, change communications, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Experience using platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage, email, and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to executive communications is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with emerging tools, including the use of AI in communications, is an asset.
• Sound judgment regarding tone, timing, confidentiality, and channel selection.
• Experience working with cross‑functional stakeholders and leadership teams.

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi‑site environment.
• French Canadian and/or Spanish language coordination experience.
• Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) or practical change communications experience.

The base salary range for this role is $71,600.00 to $ annually, with final offers determined by experience, qualifications, and role complexity. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, eligibility for performance‑based incentives, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Benefits also encompass wellness, mental health, and financial security programs; flexible work schedules; paid time off and leaves of absence; confidentiality through an Employee and Family Assistance Program; and opportunities to support community initiatives through the Hammond Giving Strategy.