Responsable des communications externes / External Communications Manager

Role overview

Role responsibilities

• Promote Airbus and support the A220 program’s external reputation in Canada and internationally.
• Translate business needs into external media and social communications plans aligned with global strategy.
• Prepare communications content, media visits, public engagements, and major events, and measure audience impact.
• Implement and monitor strategy, report globally, and manage external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Airbus communications teams, the Montreal public relations agency, content creators, and other influential stakeholders.
• Act as a journalist-facing spokesperson and build relationships with general and aerospace media.
• Write press releases, speeches, key messages, and social content; align messaging across stakeholders.
• Prepare executives and technical experts for interviews and public appearances; support the CEO’s external profile.

Candidate profile

• University degree in a communications-related field with a public relations specialization.
• Five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Bilingual French and English, with strong planning and writing skills.
• Experience working with or advising senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian media and geopolitical contexts.
• Strong knowledge of AI tools, Microsoft systems, GSuite, performance tools, media management tools, digital/multimedia tools, and social platforms.

Additional qualifications

• Multinational, aerospace, or transportation experience and cross-border collaboration are assets.
• Crisis communications management experience is an asset.
• The role calls for stakeholder management, adaptability, problem-solving, initiative, diplomacy, presentation skills, and business acumen.

Workplace and travel

• The position is based with the communications team in Mirabel and has a hybrid work policy.
• The role may involve occasional business travel to the United States, Canada, or Europe.

Benefits

• Benefits listed include salary, annual bonus, group insurance, pension and share purchase plans, hybrid work, leave, employee assistance, onsite services, training, and career development.

Team context