Communications Coordinator

Job Description

The Organization

LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. LGM brings innovation, quality, service and profitability to its dealer partners through a full suite of products and services distributed in a cutting-edge, ethical and transparent manner. Since 1998, LGM has been successfully supplying quality products backed by leading training and now supports over 1,200 Canadian franchised new car dealerships. Dealer partnerships are complimented with the strong backing and support of their automotive manufacturing brands, which include BMW/MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar/Land Rover Range Rover, Mitsubishi Motors, Polestar and Motorrad.

The Job

The Communications Coordinator plays an important role in developing and executing communications to enhance our brand presence, engage with our audience, and support our business objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Communications development and execution

 

• Develop, research and write internal and external communications, and key messages for all communication materials in all media formats - print, blog, corporate sites, intranet, internal/external memos, social media, videos and presentations.

• Research and create engaging, culture-driven stories/content for use on LGM's internal properties.

• Develop and execute content marketing campaigns designed to engage existing partners and acquire new ones.

• Ensure proper process is followed to achieve results and minimize inefficiency, recommending opportunities for improvement when/where applicable.

Corporate Profile

 

• Monitor digital presence (e.g., Google reviews, LinkedIn inquiries) and manage online feedback, ensuring responses are timely and effective.

Core Competencies

 

• Communication - Able to clearly present information in both spoken and written word.

• Collaboration - Develops positive relationships with others in order to build consensus, morale and commitment to goals and objectives.

• Innovation - Displays the ability to think outside of the box in order to develop creative and new solutions that meet current and future needs.

• Flexibility - Easily adapts to changing environment and resources.

• Productivity - Strives to consistently achieve excellence in all tasks and goals.

• Accountability - Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments and decisions.

Required Skills

 

• Exemplary oral and written communications skills including writing, editing and proofreading.

• Ability to work independently on a broad scope of projects; strong organizational skills and ability to handle competing project priorities with shifting deadlines and deliverables.

• Team player, able to work collaboratively at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational, planning, influence ingand follow-up skills.

• Comfortable executing on a wide variety of communication tactics, including social media.

• Impeccable attention to detail.

Education

 

• Completion of a university degree or the equivalent in a related field such as communications, journalism, or similar.
• Experience: At least 1-2 years' experience in organizational communications, developing and executing strategic communication plans.

What We Offer
 

• A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive health benefits plan, Group RRSP, performance bonus, health and wellness benefits, and education sponsorship.
• Four paid days annually to "give back" to the community, along with your birthday off.
• A vehicle rebate program of up to $400 per month.
• Hybrid work model, with 2 days a week required in-office.
• The compensation range for this position is $55,000 - 70,000.