Internal Communications Specialist

We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries. We help to build homes, highways, hospitals, and other infrastructure across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence and innovation supports a sustainable future.

The Internal Communications Specialist will advance the company's strategies and culture by providing editorial, graphics and project management support for a wide range of internal communications and branding projects. This position reports to the Communications Manager and involves collaboration with HR, operating units, and other departments to inform, engage and inspire internal stakeholders.

• Support business objectives through thoughtful, strategic, timely and impactful internal communications.
• Prepare communications campaigns and materials, including daily news stories, leadership messages, events, internal website content and newsletters.
• Liaise with global colleagues, graphic designers, translators and other internal stakeholders to plan, develop, finalize and distribute communications.
• Proactively contribute ideas and creativity to brainstorming and planning discussions, as well as team meetings.
• Work directly with senior leaders across the organization to deliver impactful content.
• Measure and report communications results and propose improvements based on these results.

• Post‑secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.
• 7+ years professional communications experience.
• Experience planning and supporting strategic communications campaigns.
• Confidence working with and advising leaders at different levels of the company.
• Highly organized, articulate, with flawless attention to detail and a focus on anticipating stakeholders’ needs.
• Flexible and willing to shift priorities based on the needs of the day.
• A strategic mindset focused on initiating new ideas and stories to elevate communications.
• Ability to develop engaging communications with a strong understanding of how to deliver tactics across different channels.
• Excellent communication skills, able to understand and convey complex ideas persuasively and efficiently.
• Strong editing, proofreading skills and high standards for timely product delivery.
• Experience advising and liaising with senior leaders.
• Readiness to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, multitasking on a variety of projects with urgency and quality.
• A team player with strong desire to learn and collaborate, while being self‑driven and independent.
• Understanding of communications measurement tools, tactics and benchmarks.
• Familiarity with communications software, including content management systems, to post stories to broad audiences.

• Opportunity to collaborate with teams worldwide and grow in various areas.
• Training and professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance.
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.).
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage.
• Paid maternity leave top‑up.
• Hybrid work model for certain positions.

$80,000 - $90,000

Toronto, Ontario

We care about people – all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously and are dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace and our customers a high‑quality, safe product.

We have a results‑oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team, providing opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status.