Job Description

You will manage Corporate and Internal Communications for GM Canada including our company narrative in Canada, executive profile, corporate news management, employee and labour communications, Canadian Technical Centre communications and corporate social responsibility. Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications, and with five direct reports, this role requires leadership and collaboration with stakeholders both inside and outside the organization to develop and execute strategies that support General Motors Canada’s internal and external reputation.

This position is classified as a Hybrid position, meaning the successful candidate will work at our Oshawa (OEC) office three (3) days a week.

AREAS YOU WILL MANAGE:

Corporate Communications/News Media/Executive Communications

• Create a campaign of story-telling moments to demonstrate GM’s inflection point toward an all-electric future and GM Canada as a national leader in manufacturing, engineering/advanced vehicle, testing/technology/and strong sales

• Coordinate and execute all company special events/announcements including media events, government visits to help build strategic relationships within GM and the community.

• Build our Canadian media relationships and informed coverage with business and technical media

• Develop strategies to continue building our corporate narrative including speeches and events positioning GM as Canada’s Innovation leader through earned and social media.

• Provide effective and strategic communication plans to support company issues including labour and manufacturing, investments, R&D, dealer support, corporate issues, etc.

• Measure our corporate communications reach and effectiveness.

Internal Communications

• Lead internal communications for over 8,000 GM Canada salaried, hourly and contract employees to enhance employee engagement and understanding of our company, brands, and technologies

• Inspire GM Canada employees on GM Canada’s bright future and our role in the Company’s inflection point using internal communication channels and digital forums (townhalls, leader share, diagonal slices, business update meetings, Socrates, eNews, plant papers, etc.)

• Manage internal communications support for GM Canada President

• Continue to expand mobile delivery of employee communications.

• Measure Internal Communication effectiveness, engage key stakeholders and share feedback / action plans.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Community Relations

• Provide strategic direction to the Manager of GM Canada’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, including corporate donations, scholarships and community building activities, particularly focused on women in STEM.

Manufacturing Communications

• Work closely with the local manufacturing communication team and GM Canada labour function to support flexible, competitive and innovative manufacturing operations.

MUST-HAVE BEHAVIOURS

• Be Bold – Will present new, progressive ideas and encourage new approaches to telling a story.

• Be Inclusive – Invites and inspires others and takes diverse perspectives into consideration.

• Innovate Now – See things not as they are but how they could be and think strategy before tactics.

• Creative – Compelling story development.

• Cool Under Pressure – OK with change and ambiguity. Thinks quickly and on-the-fly. Dusts off, gets back up and right back at it. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can be relied on in a crisis.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience in a communication’s professional role. Previous supervisory skills are an asset.

• Builds strong senior media relationships, and navigating in a high pace environment.

• Proven success managing media relationships and relations with other outside organizations.

• Superior oral, written communication skills and storytelling talent.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

• A demonstrated understanding of corporate priorities.

• Social media experience.

• Relationship building.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.