Manager Communications Canada (12-month term role)

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About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a leadership communications practitioner. The position will join a highly capable team of communications professionals to shape and share BHP’s story in North America. This role is a 12-month term position. In this role, you will: Drive the development and execution of BHP’s Canadian communications strategy. Lead and coach Principal and Specialist level team members on a day-to-day basis. This role oversees the development and execution of communications strategies with an emphasis on our Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada. You will also work on local, national and global campaigns. The role supports the Head of Corporate Affairs to deliver high quality, strategic communications.

Requirements

Proven capability to lead and develop a high performing communications teams.
Ability to build trust with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
An understanding of global, regional and national policy and business environment and its impact on BHP.
Strong writing, editing and multimedia content development skills.
A passion for clear, plain language communication, and storytelling.
Experience in developing effective communications strategies for external and internal audiences.
Ability to collaborate and lead cross-functional teams.
An audience first mindset and a good understanding of digital measurement.
Strong and proven experience to mentor and coach a small team of communications professionals and make a positive impact on their career at BHP.

Responsibilities

Drive the development and execution of BHP’s Canadian communications strategy.
Lead and coach Principal and Specialist level team members on a day-to-day basis.
Oversees the development and execution of communications strategies with an emphasis on our Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Work on local, national and global campaigns.
Supports the Head of Corporate Affairs to deliver high quality, strategic communications.