The Company At Canopy Growth, our mission is clear: improve lives, end cannabis prohibition, and strengthen communities. We believe that cannabis can be a force for good. We’re building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world. We will achieve this through an innovative and disruptive portfolio of cannabis and hemp-derived products. Canopy Growth is the world's leading cannabis and hemp company. We recognize that employees are at the core of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes inclusiveness, collaboration, and diversity. Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table, working together to continue our incredible momentum of growth. If you are interested in building global challenger brands, scaling a business, and working in a values-driven environment, we want to hear from you! The Opportunity We’re looking for a Communications Specialist to join our team as a force multiplier. A strong writer and organized communicator who provides critical executional support to keep internal and corporate communications running smoothly. This is a hybrid role spanning internal employee engagement, external corporate and brand communications, and digital/owned communications. Reporting to the Director, Communications and working closely with the Sr. Director, Communications, you’ll help deliver clear, consistent, and engaging communications across multiple audiences. This is an execution-focused role, designed for someone eager to learn and grow while making an immediate impact in a fast-evolving industry. Responsibilities Internal Communications & Engagement Draft and edit content for intranet posts, newsletters, and company spotlights. Support execution of employee engagement campaigns, events, and town halls. Assist with measurement and reporting to track communications impact. Update digital screens across company sites with timely product/brand assets. Maintain and update the communications calendar to ensure alignment across initiatives. Corporate, Brand & Medical Communications Draft first versions of press releases, media briefing documents, and Q&As. Support media relations activities, including pitching, monitoring, and reporting. Assist with product launch communications and amplification across channels. Digital, Social & Owned Channels Assist with website content updates and digital asset coordination. Help build and maintain a long-term content calendar across launches, announcements, and culture-building initiatives. Schedule posts for corporate social media accounts and manage any inbound questions. Help ensure consistent tone and brand voice across all owned platforms. Provide light video/photo editing support for internal and social content (asset, not requirement). Experience 1-3 years of communications, public relations, or related experience, ideally in a corporate or agency environment. Experience with internal communications, corporate storytelling, and social/digital content. Strong writing and editing skills; able to adapt tone for internal, executive, and external audiences. Ability to juggle multiple deadlines with strong attention to detail. Proactive, collaborative, and flexible in a fast-paced environment. Industry exposure: Experience in or openness/passion for the cannabis sector strongly preferred. Digital/AI competency: Comfort with communications tools, platforms, and emerging AI technologies considered an asset. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief written assignment as part of the recruitment process. Other Details This is a full-time hybrid position, with a preference for candidates based in Ottawa/Smiths Falls, Kincardine/Tiverton/Bruce Grey County, or Toronto (the GTA). We appreciate your interest, and promise to review all applications, but we will only be contacting those who best fit the requirements. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify your Talent Acquisition Partner. Please note, the chosen applicant will be required to successfully complete background and reference checks. CANOPY GROWTH, DEDICATED TO UNLEASHING THE POWER OF CANNABIS TO IMPROVE LIVES. Our mission is an expression of what we value, and what we’re building towards. At Canopy, we are channeling the power of this extraordinary plant – to build an organization made with intention and defined by purpose, serving as a new model for a transformational industry. Our vision comes to life through our objectives: harnessing the power of the plant, building a best-in-class CPG company, and fostering a purpose-driven atmosphere. These objectives push us to take on big challenges, to live our ideals, and to fight for the meaningful changes we know are possible. With an approach grounded in our responsibility – to use cannabis to build a better world, to inspire our team members, and to advance social justice – we are focused on achieving our ambitious goals. A NOTE ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment. Canopy Growth Corporation, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. If you are asked for payment of any kind from a recruiter, contact your local police department as this is very likely to be fraud. If you believe you may be the victim of recruitment fraud, please reach out to us at canopyjobs@canopygrowth.com and report any issues to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Let's grow together! Don't delay, apply today. Didn’t find a job but still interested in exploring a future career with us? Share your information with us so that we can keep you in mind!