Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Our plants currently manufacture the best-selling Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid and the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles, and will also soon be building the popular Lexus NX and Lexus NX Hybrid models. Recognized year after year on the global stage for manufacturing quality by our customers, we are also recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

The world-famous Toyota Production System, a philosophy of continuous improvement and on-going training, enables each Team Member to work towards their highest potential. The results of our company stem from hiring committed, self-motivated team members, with the ability to work together to achieve team goals.

What We Offer

• Compensation package includes overtime pay, annual bonus, flexible benefits program and defined contribution pension plan
• 19 Paid Days off during the year in which their first anniversary falls, plus 5 Floating Holidays that generally fall between Christmas and New Year
• Maternity and parental leave program has Employment Insurance (EI) top-up 5 
• Reimbursement for professional development and tuition fees
• Employee & Family Vehicle Discounts
• Social Events and an On-Site Fitness Facility

Role Overview

As a Communications Analyst at TMMC, you will support the internal communications program, help to deliver practices and resources that transform internal communications, foster Team Member awareness and engagement as well as passion about TMMC's brand, achieved through engaging and timely messaging, and deliver key strategies to guide the company, including ownership of the annual internal communications plan.

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborate with key stakeholders and communicate TMMC vision and performance
• Lead projects and develop communications strategies for internal communications (Executive communications, team member meetings, presentations, information packages and videos)
• Support development and delivery of resources, systems and protocols to ensure internal communications are handled in a consistent, disciplined and strategic manner
• Promote and contribute to clear, concise, and transparent internal communications
• Ensure that employees understand TMMC’s goals, targets, industry trends, and are informed about daily issues that affect performance in the organization
• Provide communication expertise in event of a crisis
• Gather and implement continuous improvement programs based on feedback from team members
• Administer content management systems, plan and guide events and large-scale meetings, and achieve results with support of and through suppliers, partners, contractors, and vendors

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Public Relations or equivalent degree/certificate 
• Minimum of 5 years experience in analyzing and communicating complex situations in a large organization with communications to all team members and targeted to specific groups of team members 
• Passion for internal communications, strategic development, relationship building and the ability to gain consensus with all parties concerned 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple priorities, sometimes in dynamic and time-pressured situations
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Excellent computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Web Design as well as social media and other communications resources
• Knowledge of Content Management Systems is an asset
• Willing to support daily and weekend overtime requirements as needed
• Possible travel within North America as well as Overseas (less than 10% per year)
• Must be flexible to work in Cambridge (based in Cambridge location) and Woodstock plant locations

TMMC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse team. We believe in enabling people of different ages, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, colours, races, ancestries, citizenships, ethnic origins, places of origin, and creeds to work together and realize their full potential. TMMC is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.