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T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canadas largest Asian supermarket chain with 37 stores across the country: 14 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 14 in Ontario, and 2 in Quebec. The Companys continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.The RoleReporting into the Chief of Staff, this role is responsible for supporting the CEO Office in its internal and external communications. The ideal candidate will be adept at creating consistent and compelling messaging across the enterprise to enhance corporate culture and drive business objectives forward. This role will also closely support the CEO on external communications such as speaking engagements and press releases.The Communications Specialist is an effective communicator, ensuring our brand and values resonate with internal and external audiences.Major ResponsibilitiesInternal CommunicationsManage weekly company-wide huddles including the development of topics and materials to enhance employee engagement and moraleWrite thoughtful and compelling content such as internal newsletters, CEO speeches and statementsDevelop and manage communication strategies to ensure timely and consistent messaging across all internal channelsSupport the planning and execution of internal events such as annual strategic planning, townhalls, and executive offsitesSupport the Chief of Staff in creating critical communications and correspondenceExternal CommunicationsWrite press releases to promote company news, achievements, and initiativesDraft speeches and talking points for the CEO and other senior executives for various external speaking engagementsAssist in crisis communication planning and executionSupport the planning and execution of external events including interviews, public appearances, and vendor summitsSupport thought leadership initiatives, including researching and ghost-writingSupport content creation for social mediaCEO Office ManagementSupport in improving communication within the CEO Office and across different departmentsSupport the Chief of Staff in other writing and communications as requiredKnowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements3-5 years of experience in communications or public and media relationsHighly organized, resourceful, and responsive to urgent communication needsStrong writing skills, with an ability to learn the executives voice and write for different audiencesAbility to effectively build relationships and collaborate across different business unitsConfident and strong communicator with all levels of the team, including executivesStrong attention to detail and analytical skillsExceptional time management skills, including experience managing multiple requests and stakeholders on a tight timelineEnergetic, self-motivated and an ability to perform under pressureExcellent proficiency in both written and spoken English. Proficiency in conversational Chinese (Mandarin) is an asset.BenefitQuarterly discretionary bonusLife/AD&D insuranceExtended health/dental/vision careRetirement benefitPaid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leaveSubsidized staff mealIn-store staff purchase discount