Associate Communications Specialist

Pay Range: $55,000 - $70,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance;
Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

Working conditions: Office (Toronto store support centre, 1 Concorde Gate, Toronto, Ont.), five days per week

INTRODUCTION

This role is part of a dynamic team responsible for building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and Home Depot associates to create awareness of the Company’s products, services, strategic roadmap priorities, and corporate values within the diverse communities we serve. This includes promoting ways in which Home Depot supports and invests in our associates and our communities, and integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives and representation into its business plans.

The associate communications specialist is responsible for incorporating diversity and inclusion of all groups in internal communications where applicable.

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the manager, associate communications, the specialist, associate communications, is responsible for coordinating and administering the Canadian Division’s internal communication vehicles (i.e. Canada Communications); supporting the development and execution of communication plans; and planning and executing internal events.

The ideal candidate builds strong relationships and has effective communication planning, writing and editing skills. They also have strong event planning skills.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer internal email communication vehicles, including editing copy, coordinating approvals, arranging for translation and distribution to targeted internal audiences
• Partner with internal clients and cross functional teams to understand their communication needs; support the development of communication plans and tactics that align with key business priorities
• Develop, review and edit materials in support of group, division and enterprise-wide initiatives
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely execution of communication plans, and other initiatives as required, ensuring communication channel standards are adhered to
• Lead and promote Home Depot’s focus on innovative products, services, capabilities, investments in the communities the Company serves, along with DEI initiatives, in internal communications where applicable.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to ensure the timely and on-budget execution of events
• Support the work of the wider associate communications team, as required

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Internal candidates: must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (M+, Meets Expectations and Consistently Demonstrates)
• Degree in related field of study or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience
• Ability to organize, prioritize and balance multiple and often competing priorities
• Communication and event planning skills with a keen attention to detail and deadlines
• Superb writing and proof-reading skills including knowledge of Canadian Press style, and are adaptable to a variety of communication vehicles (i.e. print, web, social, video, presentations, etc.)
• Ability to convert complex information to plain language and articulate clear, consistent messages
• Ability to communicate with and influence employees at all levels
• Communication planning skills with a keen attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to measure the effectiveness of…