Who we are
Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.
Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Advisor, Internal Communications, the Coordinator will actively contribute to the deployment of effective communication initiatives that inform, inspire, and engage employees across the various countries where Gildan operates. In addition, this role will oversee the coordination of Gildan’s philanthropic program in Canada.
The ideal candidate is a creative, collaborative, and adaptable professional with a passion for storytelling. This role is well-suited for someone who can quickly adapt, build strong relationships, and motivate others, while effectively delivering internal communication initiatives tailored to diverse audiences.
The role
Internal Communications
Draft content for the Company’s Intranet and other internal platforms
Create engaging internal communications campaigns that align with company culture and values
Provide communications support to various departments and stakeholders across the organization
Prepare monthly internal communication reports and analyze engagement metrics
Assist in the planning and delivery of company-wide events and employee engagement activities
Conduct administrative tasks as needed
Translation
Coordinate all translation required in internal and external corporate communications
Proofread and review translations for various departments to ensure quality and consistency
Ensure alignment of tone, brand voice, and terminology across languages
Community Engagement
Coordinate donations program in Canada
Prepare monthly reports of community engagement initiatives and compile results for rankings
Coordinate employee fundraising activities at the corporate head office, including the Centraide campaign
Coordinate volunteering activities for Head Office employees
Support the promotion of community initiatives through internal channels
The requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Public Relations, or other related fields
Between 0-3 years of experience in communications
Fluently bilingual, spoken and written (English and French)
Strong ability to create and manage Intranet/web content
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work well as part of a team
Flexibility in personality, tasks and schedule
Strong organizational skills with particular attention to details
Ability to work on different projects at the same time and manage priorities
Autonomous and self-starter
Creative and innovative thinker with an eye for employee engagement opportunities
Ability to assimilate information rapidly and translate it into clear, accessible communications
Highly reliable and discrete in handling proprietary and confidential information
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledge of graphic design, basic video editing, or digital content tools (e.g., Canva) considered an asset
This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.
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What's in it for you
Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Come as you are
We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.
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