Manager, Internal Communication – Limited Term Employment

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Communications Manager developing strategic internal communications for Seaspan Shipyards. Overseeing content development for diverse employees across shipyards and marine group teams.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeNorth Vancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$135,000 - CA$165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing internal communications strategies, crafting compelling content across various platforms, and leading change management initiatives. Possesses strong project management skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

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Internal Communications Strategy DevelopmentContent Creation and EditingChange Management CampaignsProject Management SkillsStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Content WritingEditingInformation GatheringResearchingMulti-Media CommunicationBudget OversightEvent ProgrammingStrategic Problem SolvingBrand Identity DevelopmentAudience Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication SkillsCreative ThinkingTeam LeadershipConsensus Building

Tools & Technologies

Intranet ManagementDigital Signage SystemsInternal Newsletter Platforms

Industry Keywords

Business CommunicationsPublic RelationsHuman ResourcesJournalismChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and oversees internal communications strategies to ensure the communication of corporate programs is consistently delivered and understood.
Produce content for internal events including presentations, speeches and speaking notes.
Reviews communications across the organization to develop, maintain and communicate standards for communications, focusing on clarity, simplicity, style, consistency as well as brand identity and delivery.
Identify new communications strategies, tools and channels to support overall internal communications objectives.
Develop and implement integrated internal/external communications plans associated with Seaspan’s activities and priorities.
Work as part of the Communications team to communicate business strategies and provide consistent and compelling content across all platforms.
Has accountability for the company intranet content and related internal communication channels such as the internal newsletter, digital signage system, etc.
Oversees budget and event programming for internal events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A post-secondary degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Human Resources.
A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in internal or external communications, particularly as a business partner.
Extensive experience writing, editing, information gathering and researching in a business environment to craft compelling and strategically relevant content that stands out from the crowd, connects and resonates with all audiences.
Experience leading and developing change management and communication campaigns and change management of large-scale initiatives across multiple internal target audiences.
Established track record collaborating with and proactively supporting senior leaders on communication strategies and best practices, client service mindset and consultative approach.
Supervisory experience.
Highly effective and self-motivated collaborator, a strong teammate with great communication skills, able to build consensus across and influencing a variety of internal business units and levels of leadership.
Outstanding English writing and editing skills; ability to write for a broad spectrum of multi-media communications channels including multi-culture/lingual sensitivity.
Understand the power of story to build a brand personality.
Have a journalist’s "nose" for a story and are highly creative, with a strong design sensibility.
Ability to lead, advocate for, and motivate a team through successes and challenges.
Deep understanding of the role of human communication in achieving business objectives.
Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships both internally with managers and employees and externally with outside vendors.
Possess strong project management and organizational skills to meet multiple initiatives on time and on budget.
Strategic problem solver, able to clearly articulate the business goal behind the creation of a piece, or series, of content.
Track record for getting things done, finding solutions to sophisticated challenges and turning ideas into measurable plans.
Curious and think like an educator, intuitively understanding what the audience needs to know and how they want to consume it.
Innovative mindset – always looking for ways to improve how Seaspan communicates with and engages employees.

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class health and wellness benefits package
extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
free on-site gym
dental care
vision care
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Parking included
Complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver