Syngenta

Company Bio:

Syngenta is a leading, science-based agtech company, helping Canadian farmers grow abundant, healthy, and high-quality crops used for food, feed, fibre, and fuel. We’re invested in all the country’s major crops, with products and services in crop protection, seed, seedcare, biologicals, and digital tools.

Through world-class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown and helping to improve global food security.

Job Description:

The Corporate Communications Assistant is part of the Canadian Corporate Affairs team. Our successful candidate will be a confident self-starter who is able to work both independently and as part of a team on the development and execution of a range of projects related to corporate communications.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of several communications activities, which involve research and development of content for use in internal and external communications.
• Preparation and support the execution of employee communications (e.g., newsletters, podcasts, videos), events, and company-wide meetings that are aligned with our Canadian business strategy.
• Project management and support external communication activities, including our corporate website, social media platforms, media relations and public relations activities.
• Contribute to the development of corporate collateral materials, and other communications assets.
• Assist in the launch of exciting new campaigns this fall/winter including our Zero Hunger Challenge, which is our commitment to raise awareness of food insecurity and take action to alleviate hunger.

Additional Assets:

• Is comfortable working independently and as part of a matrix environment.
• Has effective planning and project management skills, including taking and providing direction to support the planning, implementation, and completion of assigned projects.
• Has good time management skills and is comfortable working with various levels within the organization.
• Has good oral and written communication skills.