The Opportunity:

The IT Communication Specialist manages Hub IT communications and IT portal content while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on all aspects of communication projects. Part of the daily responsibilities are to ensure that that IT communication requirements are fully met and to represent IT communications in cross-functional meetings with other parties. This role services the AMERICAS Hub, reporting to the IT Service Manager.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

# WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Write clear and simple non-technical messaging about technical issues (major incident updates,), innovations, changes, etc

• Develop IT communications guidelines.

• Develop different strategies and templates for internal IT communication.

• Collaborate with the Technical department to determine communication needs.

• Gather data and compile reports on communication effectiveness.

• Maintain updates on the IT Portals

• Work in coordination with the Company Marketing Team for any IT communications needs.

• Plan and produce internal engaging messaging and content (such as newsletters, announcements, and Tip of the week, …)

• Translate IT Communications when needed.

• Manage IT mass mail distributions lists

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Communication, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in a Communication Specialist role, preferably for an IT company

• Tri-lingual (English, French and Spanish)

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to simplify technical concepts in business terms.

• Experience with various communication platforms like Sharepoint, is a plus.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)