Communications Lead

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. is seeking Communications Lead, reporting to the Boeing’s International Communications Manager, working out of the Ottawa, ON office.

Successful candidate will work closely with the business units, and support Boeing Canada’s Managing Director and country leadership team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for the aviation, aerospace and defense industry and will be globally minded. The candidate will have the ability to work independently and in a matrix environment, and will enjoy working in a small committed team in a global company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Strengthen Boeing’s reputation and engagement with Canada stakeholders including media, customers, suppliers, government and industry leaders, media, and employees.

• Develop and execute communications plans and branding strategies to support the Boeing enterprise and country strategy in Canada

• Support the business objectives of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Defense Space and Security and Boeing Global Services

• Weave Boeing into the commercial, political, industrial narrative in Canada.

• Pro-actively tell Boeing’s story with Canada and address emerging issues.

• Help Boeing secure speaking engagements in relevant public fora.

• Create on and offline content leveraging technology tools to plan, execute, analyze, and measure communications campaigns.

• Represent the company with media, customers, partners, government organizations, industry associations, think tanks, and opinion leaders

• Coordinate with Boeing Communications and other internal stakeholder teams in the US and internationally to ensure alignment.

• Design and support effective communications to engage, connect and align employees in Canada with company values, culture, business objectives and priorities.

Main Focus Areas

• Strategic Planning

• Strategic Counsel & Intelligence

• Media Relations

• Events Organization

• Issues Management and Crisis Communications

• Executive Communications

• Digital and Social Media

• Pro-active Positioning

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 7+ years of experience in communications including corporate communications, industry associations or other relevant players

• Exceptional media relations skills with crisis and issues management experience

• Good knowledge of social and digital media platforms and analytics tools

• Must be legally able to work in Canada

• Individual must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods

• Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data

• Must be willing and eligible to work on Canadian government and defense-related programs

• Must consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment

• Must be eligible for Secret Level II security clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience):

• Active Secret Level II security clearance

• Project Management experience in partnership with internal and external business partners, including stakeholders in different cultures

• International experience and strong intercultural understanding

• Experience in moderating events and general public speaking

• Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Creativity and pro-activity

• Proven ability to work effectively with media, political networks, industry and business associations, strategic partners and customers

• In-depth knowledge of Canadian media, the international business environment and U.S.-Canada relations

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Additional Information:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Canada. The employer is Boeing Canada.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance Level II from the Canadian government. Requirements to obtain a secret security clearance can be found at:

http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/personnel/information-eng.html#a1.1

To review the Canadian Controlled Goods and Public Service and Procurement Canada requirements please go to the following government pages below:

https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/pmc-cgp/enregistrement-register/lignedirectrice-rd-guideline-do-eng.html

    

https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/personnel/pdcf-rsrp-eng.html

Export Control Requirements: This is an export control position.

Export Control Details: Non – US based job

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time