Communication and Event Coordinator

About LAPORTE

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm delivering high-value engineering services to pharmaceutical, agri-food, and industrial biotech plants. With 25 offices across North America and Europe and more than 480 passionate employees, the company fosters an engaging workplace emphasizing autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth. LAPORTE promotes flexible work arrangements that balance personal and professional life while encouraging daily efficiency and creativity.

Role Overview

We seek a creative, organized, and dynamic Communication and Event Coordinator to enhance internal initiatives and support the company’s organizational culture. This role is pivotal in enriching employee experience through coordinating internal communications, corporate events, and other engagement and collaboration initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, write, and distribute compelling internal communications such as newsletters, memos, occupational health and safety messages, and corporate announcements.
• Manage and improve internal communication channels and tools including platforms, bulletin boards, email inbox, and activity calendars.
• Create and publish social media content mainly on LinkedIn highlighting the company's achievements, projects, and culture.
• Support recruitment initiatives and HR communications, enhancing company visibility through posts, career fairs, and promotional materials.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external events like employee activities, corporate events, client meetings, and social initiatives.
• Handle event logistics by coordinating suppliers, resources, schedules, and necessary materials.
• Create content including writing, photography, and video production; coordinate employee photo sessions.
• Manage employee recognition initiatives such as service anniversaries and corporate gifts.
• Design and format corporate documents and templates (presentations, CVs, technical documents) supporting various teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams and committees (Health & Safety, Environment, French language promotion, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, internal initiatives) ensuring effective dissemination of their actions and projects.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Candidate Requirements

• College diploma (DEC) in communications, public relations, administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in internal communications, coordination, or event planning.
• Experience in professional services firms, consulting, or multidisciplinary environments.
• Excellent writing skills in French.
• Strong verbal and written proficiency in both French and English, as around half of communications require bilingual delivery across Canadian offices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Adaptability to dynamic environments with rapidly shifting priorities.
• Collaborative approach and service orientation comfortable working with diverse stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of visual creation tools, layout, and corporate content distribution platforms such as Canva, Adobe, SharePoint, or other collaborative systems.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Work environment encouraging responsibility and professional growth.
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage effective from the first day (medical, dental, vision).
• Three weeks annual vacation plus one week Christmas paid holiday and an additional personal leave week.
• Employer-contributed retirement savings plan (REER) of 4%.
• Public transit fare reimbursement.
• Electric vehicle charging stations available.
• Stimulating and unconventional workplace promoting life balance and daily efficiency.