T\&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada's largest Asian supermarket chain with 37 stores across the country: 14 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 14 in Ontario, and 2 in Quebec. The Company's continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.
The RoleReporting into the Chief of Staff, this role is responsible for supporting the CEO Office in its internal and external communications. The ideal candidate will be adept at creating consistent and compelling messaging across the enterprise to enhance corporate culture and drive business objectives forward. This role will also closely support the CEO on external communications such as speaking engagements and press releases.
The Communications Specialist is an effective communicator, ensuring our brand and values resonate with internal and external audiences. Major ResponsibilitiesInternal CommunicationsManage weekly company-wide huddles including the development of topics and materials to enhance employee engagement and morale
Write thoughtful and compelling content such as internal newsletters, CEO speeches and statements
Develop and manage communication strategies to ensure timely and consistent messaging across all internal channels
Support the planning and execution of internal events such as annual strategic planning, townhalls, and executive offsites
Support the Chief of Staff in creating critical communications and correspondence
External CommunicationsWrite press releases to promote company news, achievements, and initiatives
Draft speeches and talking points for the CEO and other senior executives for various external speaking engagements
Assist in crisis communication planning and execution
Support the planning and execution of external events including interviews, public appearances, and vendor summits
Support thought leadership initiatives, including researching and ghost-writing
Support content creation for social mediaCEO Office ManagementSupport in improving communication within the CEO Office and across different departments
Support the Chief of Staff in other writing and communications as required
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements3-5 years of experience in communications or public and media relations
Highly organized, resourceful, and responsive to urgent communication needs
Strong writing skills, with an ability to learn the executive's voice and write for different audiences
Ability to effectively build relationships and collaborate across different business units
Confident and strong communicator with all levels of the team, including executives
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Exceptional time management skills, including experience managing multiple requests and stakeholders on a tight timeline
Energetic, self-motivated and an ability to perform under pressure
Excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English. Proficiency in conversational Chinese (Mandarin) is an asset.BenefitQuarterly discretionary bonus
Life/AD\&D insurance
Extended health/dental/vision care
Retirement benefit
Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave
Subsidized staff meal
In-store staff purchase discount
