Communications Manager

Company:

Finning International Inc.

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a Communications Manager with a strong journalism foundation, someone who is energized by telling the story of Finning Canada. In this role, you’ll shape and deliver integrated communications that advance business priorities, strengthen alignment, and keep employees connected from the frontline to the executive team. You bring a bias toward action, sharp editorial judgment, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling, plain-language communications across multiple channels.


Why Join Finning?
Strong career progression opportunities
Collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team
Hybrid work model: 3 days/week in office
Competitive compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 base + annual performance bonus + medical benefits


If this interests you, kindly apply with your resume and a small portfolio of previous work and writing samples (e.g., executive announcements, change communications, stories/profiles, or campaign examples).

Job Description:

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and execution of integrated internal, external, and issues/crisis communications strategies that support Finning Canada’s business priorities.
• Build strong, trusted relationships across the organization – listening first, partnering closely with frontline teams and leaders, and advising executives with confidence and discretion.
• Elevate leadership messaging and deliver communications that are clear, timely, and action oriented.
• Find, report, and craft compelling stories that showcase our people, customers, and impact and then publish them across multiple platforms and channels.
• Lead and develop a high-performing communications team, setting priorities, coaching talent, and driving high standards for quality and follow-through.
• Collaborate with global communications partners to share best practices and align approaches across regions.

What you’ll bring

• A journalism mindset: relentless curiosity, strong interviewing skills, and exceptional writing and editing.
• Humble and hungry: you seek feedback, share credit, roll up your sleeves, and deliver.
• The ability to simplify complexity and communicate with credibility to diverse audiences, from unionized frontline employees to senior executives.
• Strategic insight and calm, steady judgment in complex or sensitive situations.

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Education & experience

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in journalism or communications, ideally spanning multiple subject areas, including but not limited to internal communications, external communications, business reporting, marketing, crisis communications or change management.
• Minimum of four years of experience in working directly with senior leaders in a large organization developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, business or a related field; a specialized diploma in communications or journalism combined with relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
• Available for some travel

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.

Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

• Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.

• Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.

• Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.

• Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

• Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.

• OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.