Manager, Global Communications - Vancouver, Canada - Methanex Corporation

Methanex Corporation

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Manager, Global Communications (Temporary):

Date Posted:
June 9, 2023

Closing Date:
June 23, 2023

Reports To:
Director, Global Communications

Location:
Vancouver

Duration: 16-18 months

Position Summary:

We are Methanex:

the world's largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and South America, with our corporate head office located in Vancouver, BC.

Working under the guidance of the Director, Global Communications, this position is responsible for developing and executing internal and external communications strategies and plans across Methanex globally.

This role partners with assigned functions ranging from marketing & logistics (i.e. Market Development), corporate functions (i.e. Human Resources, Sustainability, IT, Responsible Care), and Manufacturing.

The Manager works closely with these internal partners, and other partners, to identify, evaluate, recommend, and develop a communications strategy that identifies high value needs, implications and risks.

This position provides strategic communications guidance and global perspective to facilitate decision making that builds and protects the company's reputation and maximizes value.

Position Responsibilities:

Business Partner (60%)

Provides proactive communication counsel to assigned business functions
Identify, influence, evaluate, develop and execute a wide variety of strategic internal and external communication initiatives for assigned business functions, in support of the company's market objectives and vision to differentiate and create value with stakeholders (i.e. customers, employees, business/JV partners, media). Includes conducting stakeholder analyses to evaluate impact with recommendation for mitigation.
Global Communications project lead and partner for communications related to strategic initiatives.

Communications Strategy Development and Execution (40%)

Recommends, identifies impactful communication strategies that aligns Methanex's value proposition with key stakeholders
Develops and manages plans that support the Global Communications Strategy. Final approval for strategy is by the Director, Global Communications
Provides input to the annual budgeting process and ongoing management of budget expenditures related to this position.

Position Qualifications:

Education and/or Professional Designation

Holds a university degree in communications or a university degree along with a postgraduate certificate in corporate communications or public relations.

Experience and Technical Skills/Knowledge

At least 810 years experience in communications, public relations
Have a business/management orientation and an understanding of the commodity or energy industry
Demonstrated experience partnering with a variety of functions and with individuals at various levels within the organization, including senior leaders
Be able to write in a clear, concise journalistic manner
Have experience in supporting company crises and issues management at a global level
Be knowledgeable with traditional communications vehicles as well as new technologies and leading edge communications practices, including digital media
Be knowledgeable about, and experienced in, working with the media
Possess strong presentation skills/public speaking experience
Government (federal, provincial, municipal) and public policy experience is an asset