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About the Role
Lead the strategy that protects and strengthens Nestlé Canada's corporate reputation and builds trust with employees, consumers, government, industry and community stakeholders. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team, providing enterprise leadership across corporate communications, sustainability, and government relations. Oversee internal and external communications, employee engagement, issues and crisis management, stakeholder and government relations, sustainability strategy, community partnerships, corporate events, and translation services. Act as a senior spokesperson, shape organizational representation, build a high-performing team, and manage the Corporate Affairs budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of an integrated Corporate Affairs strategy.
- Advise the Market Head, Executive Team, and business leaders on reputation, public policy, stakeholder, and communications matters.
- Manage enterprise-wide internal and external communications, including change communications, corporate events, media relations, digital and social channels, and reputation-building initiatives.
- Lead issues and crisis communications from identification through resolution.
- Set and advance Nestlé Canada's sustainability strategy and roadmap.
- Represent Nestlé Canada as a corporate spokesperson and senior ambassador.
- Lead government relations, external advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage, coach, and develop the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability team, build succession and organizational capability, and oversee the function's budget and translation services.
Requirements
- University degree in Communications, Sustainability, Public Policy, or a related field.
- 15 years of progressive leadership experience across corporate communications, sustainability, and government relations in a fast-paced organization managing complex issues.
- Demonstrated expertise in issues and crisis management, media relations, executive counsel, advocacy, and change communications.
- Proven ability to serve as a credible corporate spokesperson and represent an organization with senior government, industry, media, and community stakeholders.
- Strong people leadership experience, including coaching, talent development, succession planning, and leading teams through change.
- Exceptional written, presentation, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Deep knowledge of communications channels, stakeholder networks, and measurement approaches.
- Understanding of the food industry's issues, legislation, opportunities, and challenges.
- Knowledge of Nestlé's strategy and initiatives is an asset.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with advanced digital capabilities and the ability to leverage AI effectively.
- High integrity, resilience, cultural sensitivity, and courage to constructively challenge and advise at the highest levels.
- Flexibility to travel and to work evenings or weekends when business needs, issues, or crisis situations require.
Skills
- Corporate Communications
- Sustainability
- Government Relations
- Issues and Crisis Management
- Media Relations
- Executive Counsel
- Advocacy
- Change Communications
- Spokesperson
- Stakeholder Engagement
- People Leadership
- Coaching
- Talent Development
- Succession Planning
- Written Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Relationship Building
- Influencing Skills
- Business Acumen
- Financial Acumen
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Accountability
- Digital Capabilities
- AI Utilization
Location
- North York, ON
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 15 years of progressive leadership experience
Education Level
- University degree in Communications, Sustainability, Public Policy or a related field
Benefits
- Company matched pension plan
- Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
- Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Excellent training and development programs
- Opportunities to grow within the company
- Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
- Bonus eligibility
- Gender affirmation benefits
- Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage
- Adoption benefits
- Up to 50% off Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
- Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products
- Vehicle Eligibility
About the Company
- Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer.
- The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate.
- We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.
Equal Opportunity
- Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer.
- The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate.
- We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.
- If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.