Overview

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.The Partner, Community Relations Communications is accountable for defining and executing the communications strategy for all Air Canada initiatives with a social good component. Leads the integration of social impact communications across the organization, ensuring consistency of messaging, alignment with corporate objectives, and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities:Accountable for the communications strategy and storytelling framework for Air Canada's social impact portfolio, including the Air Canada Foundation, Community Relations, Partnerships, and Employee Engagement initiativesLead the development and execution of integrated communications plans that support Air Canada's corporate objectives, brand priorities, and social good commitmentsProvide strategic communications counsel and messaging support for social impact initiatives, partnerships, campaigns, and executive communicationsServe as the communications subject matter expert for Community Relations and the Air Canada Foundation initiatives Represent Communications at key cross-functional meetings involving Corporate Sustainability, Community Relations, the Air Canada Foundation, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Brand, and other business unitsConsult on media relations strategies related to social impact initiatives and provide communications support on issues management as required. Develop and execute communications strategies for marquee programs and events, including the Air Canada Foundation Golf Tournament, Aeroplan Points Matching Week, Autism Aviation Days, and employee engagement initiativesDrive employee engagement and awareness of Air Canada's social impact programs through strategic internal communications and storytellingLead the integration of social impact communications across business units, including Air Canada Vacations, Air Canada Rouge, Aeroplan, Brand, and Internal Communications TeamsProvide communications guidance and strategic support for external charitable and community partnershipsDevelop content and key messaging for executive communications, including newsletters, speeches, presentations, and stakeholder updates Accountable for the planning, development, and publication of the annual Air Canada Foundation Impact ReportContribute social impact stories, results, and content to Air Canada's annual Corporate Sustainability Report and other corporate disclosure materialsPrepare and deliver quarterly communications updates for Air Canada Foundation Board members, including performance reporting, storytelling outcomes, and year-over-year communications insightsOversee content planning, governance, and updates for the Air Canada Foundation website and other owned communication channelsAttend events and community activations to identify storytelling opportunities and lead the creation of content across digital, social, internal, and external channelsDirect the development of multimedia storytelling assets, including social media content, videos, employee communications, photography, and event recapsManage multiple concurrent projects, communications calendars, agency and vendor relationships, and stakeholder approvals to ensure timely and effective executionQualificationsUniversity degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Corporate Communications, or a related field; graduate degree considered an asset7+ years of progressive experience in communications, including experience supporting corporate social responsibility, community investment, foundation, or purpose-driven initiativesDemonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement plans Strong understanding of