INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
COORDINATOR
Six Degrees Medical is a collaborative, female-led, medical communications agency based in Toronto with remote workers across Canada and the UK.
Coming from 12 industries and 11 cultural backgrounds, our diverse team works with pharma and biotech companies who want to create meaningful experiences by truly connecting with their audiences through storytelling.
We are a highly adaptive and creative group, committed to challenging the status quo and reimagining innovative ways of creating value for our global clients.
In this dynamic newly created role, reporting to our Manager, People & Culture, as our Internal Communication Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating the content, resources, key messages, and strategy needed to deliver an excellent employee experience within SDM’s People
& Culture group (P&C). You are a self starter, keen to ensure employees are kept informed and motivated as you collaborate with SDM’s Executive Team. You thrive on leading and supporting cross functional initiatives that enhance employee growth.
What your responsibilities as our Internal Communication Coordinator will include:
- Planning, developing, producing, and publishing internal communication content ranging from internal marketing, training, and newsletter updates in PowerPoint, email, or broadcasts through our intranet
- Preparing and maintaining a calendar for Executive Communication, including All Staff and Town Hall meetings, and preparing and gathering content for meetings from various speakers
- Gathering information and drafting monthly SDM newsletter and monthly Project Delivery Directors’ newsletter
- Supporting Training by delivering materials in a timely manner to newcomers and seasoned staff
- Reviewing current training manuals on SDM’s Intranet, make edits and recommending enhancements
- Liaising with Directors to understand communication and training gaps and obstacles, then collaborating with P&C to propose solutions
- Maintaining processes related to employee communication including Intranet, New Hires and Departure messaging, etc.
- Participating in SDM CARES and committees with multi-channel communication
- Reviewing internal communication materials carefully when proofreading and editing
- Maintain confidentiality and support P&C administration as needed
- Self-direction with integrity, positive attitude, confidence, speed, and with a passion for SDM’s vision, mission, and values
- Collaborating across SDM to ensure productive and professional relationships with P&C to support internal communication efforts organically and informally (outside of formal meetings and newsletters)
- Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities to meet operational deadlines and juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum 2 years working in Human Resources and/or Internal Communication with a bachelor’s degree in HR, Labour Relations, Communications, or a post graduate diploma in HR as asset
- Passionate about the importance of communication to ensure a positive employee experience
- Ability to quickly understand and reposition key messages in a format employees will assimilate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven problem analysis and resolution capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to create innovative PowerPoint presentations and newsletters
- Able to multi-task and manage multiple priorities while delivering within an aggressive timeline
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a results-oriented management style
- Able to work effectively and collaboratively with Management and Executive Teams and balance needs of multiple stakeholders while managing complex tasks and priorities in a calm and efficient manner
- Demonstrate integrity and ethical conduct and expect the same from the team
- Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to establish trust, maintain confidential information and foster strong relationships with clients, colleagues, partners, and employees across the organization
WHAT We offer
a few of the rewards
of working here
- A friendly, agile, and innovative culture
- A flexible remote-work lifestyle
- A matrix work environment catered towards on-going learning
- Opportunity to connect and build relationships directly with clients, KOLs, HCPs and other target audiences
- Competitive total compensation package
At Six Degrees Medical, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any point in the selection or recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.