Internal Communications Specialist

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We are looking for an Internal Communications Specialist for our Montreal office.

In this role, the person will provide operational support in communication to the leadership and key stakeholders. They will actively contribute to improving the employee experience and strengthening the firm's culture. They will also ensure that internal communications are aligned with the firm's values, brand, and vision, while driving the achievement of business objectives.

They will support the implementation of the internal communication strategy, including coordinating activities, producing content, and tracking results. They will ensure that internal audiences are well-informed, in line with the firm's values and vision.

Key Responsibilities: Strategies and Operations

• Support the implementation of the internal communication strategy, including coordinating activities and managing channels, while measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of initiatives.
• Create and distribute relevant content to strengthen our reputation, clarify our messages, support our corporate culture, and contribute to our strategic business objectives.
• Collaborate with members of the leadership, groups, and services to produce engaging content aligned with the strategy, firm culture, and brand standards.
• Maintain an editorial calendar to ensure consistent and well-coordinated distribution of internal communications.
• Develop and maintain internal communication templates to optimize content production and ensure brand image compliance.
• Compile performance indicators for communication campaigns and materials and prepare analysis reports for the senior communications manager.
• Leadership Communications
• Participate in the writing of content for the executive committee and business services, including speech notes, announcements, scripts, presentations, client stories, and other materials aimed at various audiences and contributing to the achievement of business objectives.
• Contribute to the production of content and the promotion of events, reports, announcements related to admissions to the firm, and other projects.
• Participate in the writing of crisis communications in collaboration with the senior communications manager, providing advice and support in writing, distribution, measurement, and report production.
• Support the leadership of various services by providing advice and support in writing, distribution, measurement, and report production.
• Internal Communications
• Establish trust-building relationships with members of the Markets and Clients team, as well as stakeholders from practice groups and business services, to better understand their realities and support their initiatives through effective communications.
• Contribute to the development of a strategic plan or roadmap that will include: Diagnosis of current internal communications compared to market best practices; Segmentation of internal audiences according to their communication preferences; Audit and analysis of policies, procedures, technologies, etc.; Long-term action plan; Definition of key performance indicators.

What You Bring to Miller Thomson

• University or post-secondary degree in communication, public relations, or journalism.
• Minimum of five years of direct experience in internal communication.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and forge relationships with firm members.
• Bilingualism required (French and English).
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Excellent customer service.
• Attention to detail and meticulousness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Quick and effective problem-solving.
• Experience working in a professional services firm, an asset.
• What Miller Thomson Offers:

At Miller Thomson, we believe it is important to offer a comprehensive compensation package. That is why we ensure that our salaries and various benefits are competitive, in addition to offering an excellent work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental care, vision care, an employee assistance program, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, more than three weeks of vacation, and ten days of personal leave;
• A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion;
• Opportunities for flexible work schedule arrangements;
• Additional maternity leave pay;
• A registered collective pension plan with employer contributions;
• A tax-free individual investment account with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
• An employee assistance program to support you and your family;
• A wellness activity expense allowance;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Employee recognition celebrations;
• Charitable programs.
• Firm Overview:

Miller Thomson is among the fastest-growing national law firms in Canada, with strategically located offices across the country. While the firm has today achieved a unique position in the Canadian legal landscape, it is due to the consistency with which it offers wise, innovative, and competitive advice, its commitment to providing comprehensive services, and its dedication to its lawyers, business professionals, and the communities in which its lawyers practice.

Miller Thomson s.e.n.c.r.l. subscribes to the principle of equal access to employment and has committed to respecting the notions of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, due to the number of applications, we will not be able to respond individually to inquiries and will only communicate with those selected for an interview. Phone calls are not accepted; agencies are requested to refrain.

Miller Thomson will, upon request, accommodate individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and evaluation process. To have such measures implemented, please communicate with the People and Culture Service and indicate the nature of the required accommodations.