Corporate Communications Manager – Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) has an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of a team that values building relationships, enables change, and supports the agriculture industry in Manitoba.  MASC offers an engaging work environment, competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package (including pension plan), and encourages a healthy work-life balance.  Please come to join the team.

Description:

Note:  To be considered for this position, all applicants are required to submit a one-page sample of their own writing (must be original) created for work/business purposes.  Examples may include, but are not limited to a news release, newspaper/magazine article, annual report summary, blog post, series of social media posts, business profile, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Managing corporate communications for both internal and external.
• Assisting executive management in corporate planning and reporting.
• Liaising with other managers and executive management on all related initiatives.

Essential Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in public relations, communications, or marketing with experience at a management level, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in all aspects of developing and managing high-level corporate/business communications.
• Experience managing and motivating staff.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) in a cloud-based environment.
• Ability to research, develop, and edit content following style guides.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects, and adapt to changing work demands and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of corporate and strategic planning methods.
• Knowledge of social media, web, and other online tools.

Desired qualification: 

• Ability to deliver customer service excellence, both internally and externally.
• Basic understanding of the French language.
• Knowledge and understanding of Agriculture.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and have the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba.

MASC values innovation, excellence, collaboration, and accountability.  It strives to enhance existing products and develop new products, transform service delivery to enrich the client experience, pursue customer-driven organizational change, and maximize the performance, engagement, and development of all employees.

MASC has five core competencies: communication, decision making, initiative & innovation, leadership, and organization.  Competencies relate to every position at MASC and along with the technical requirements, are included in the qualifications for all positions at MASC.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to MASC Human Resources at email: hr@masc.mb.ca or mail to MASC- Human Resources, Unit 100 – 1525 First Street S. Brandon, MB R7A 7A1 by February 13, 2022.

MASC believes diversity strengthens its ability to provide excellent customer service in a positive work environment. It encourages all to apply.  Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.