Corporate Communications Manager

Corporate Communications Manager (Permanent)

Ottawa, Ontario

Expected Salary: $88,641 to $116,341

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines talent and expertise with deep global knowledge from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think:
  Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well‑being:

• Health & Well‑being
  • 100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums
  • Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well‑being
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
  • Maternity/Parental Leave top‑up payment available for colleagues as their family grows
• Planning for the Future
  • Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA
• Flexibility in How We Work
  • Agile workplace for several positions
  • Option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
  • Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during holiday closure
• Growth and recognition
  • Comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

In this role, you will:

Strategic Planning

• Create communications plans and strategies that align with company goals, vision, and brand identity.
• Manage communications programs, including content for town halls, keynotes, thought leadership, media opportunities, and internal or external presentations
• Build and manage reporting practices around KPIs, continuously improving based on insights and feedback

Internal Communications

• Oversee internal messaging to employees, including newsletters, intranet content, and company announcements.
• Maintain editorial quality and alignment with brand voice and visual identity
• Manage the communications content calendar
• Oversee the production the internal corporate vlogs

Media & Public Relations

• Engage with media stakeholders, manage media inquiries, draft press releases, and maintain strong media relationships.
• Proactively conduct media outreach, shape stories, and secure coverage.

Reputation & Crisis Management

• Monitor public perception, identify risks, and lead crisis communications to protect the company's brand. Advise leadership on messaging during sensitive, high‑pressure situations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with key…