BASF Corp

Manager, Communications & Social Engagement (Fixed Term - 15-months)

BASF Corp$80K — $110K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or Media Studies with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proven success in external communications, public relations, and issues management.
  • Experience in designing and executing comprehensive communication strategies.
  • Ability to manage crisis and issues in a complex environment effectively.
  • Familiarity with Diversity and Inclusion initiatives; bilingual in English and French is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Corporate Communications team and contribute to the Americas Communications Leadership Team.
  • Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies to engage stakeholders.
  • Craft impactful presentations and speaking notes for the Canadian Leadership Team.
  • Utilize an integrated approach to external communications involving social media and public relations.
  • Revise and edit various tactical communication materials including press releases and editorial content.
  • Plan and implement annual communication strategies focusing on employee engagement initiatives.
  • Represent BASF Canada in technical communication groups to influence communication activities.

Benefits

  • Strong emphasis on physical and psychological safety of employees and communities.
  • Opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development.
  • Recognition as one of Canada's Top Employers for consecutive years.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Full Job Description
Now hiring! Manager, Communications & Social Engagement

Mississauga, ON (Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 remote)

Relocation assistance not available

We are looking for a Manager, Communications & Social Engagement to join our Global Business Services team in Mississauga, ON.

Come create chemistry with us!

Global Business Services (GB) is a dedicated service division focused on delivering tailored solutions that drive profitable growth for BASF's businesses. By using our expertise and innovative approach, we translate our deep understanding of BASF's needs into an elevated service delivery experience, always thinking one step ahead. Our ambition is to be the service provider of choice for BASF's businesses both now and in the future, working together towards the continued achievement of their winning ways. #wemakeithappen #servicemindset #bettertogether

As a Manager, Communications & Social Engagement you will compose and create comprehensive communication strategies that advance, protect, and enhance the voice of BASF Canada with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Internally, the Canadian Communication Manager will lead and execute a comprehensive employee communication plan that engages colleagues across Canada in our shared purpose. This is a 15-month contract role for a maternity leave backfill.

As a Manager, Communications & Social Engagement, you create chemistry by...

  • Leading the Corporate Communications team and serve as a member of the Americas Communications Leadership Team, driving the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies that align with the central goal of engaging our diverse stakeholders and amplifying BASF Canada's position as a sustainable and innovative industry leader. You will also craft, design and implement an internal and external communication strategies that will link our diverse employee-base to BASF Canada's overall purpose, vision, and executive narrative.
  • Strategizing, selecting and managing executive speaking and positioning opportunities for the Canadian Leadership Team, including the President, by crafting impactful speaking notes, presentations, talking points, among others.
  • Utilizing an integrated external communications approach, factoring in social media, public relations, earned and paid media and other disciplines to garner traction on topics like sustainability, innovation, government affairs/ policy and industry-related topics in partnership with the Hub. You will also monitor external market trends and identify opportunities to amplify BASF Canada externally as a sustainable and innovative industry leader across various businesses and segments.
  • Revising and editing all forms of tactical communication material, including press releases, media advisory, long-form editorial content, etc., that are required as part of the strategy.
  • Developing annual Canadian communication plans with business and functional leaders, leading the execution of the Social Engagement Strategy, driving and planning year-over-year employee engagement initiatives, and acting as the focal point for the transition of communication activities to the Hub.
  • Representing BASF Canada in technical communication groups at the regional level, influencing the decision-making process of communication activities and leveraging the results of the area.


If you have...

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Communications, Public Relations and/ or Media Studies, with equivalent blend of 10+ years' experience and proven success leading external communications, public relations efforts and issues management topics. The following experiences would be important:
    • Planning and implementing communications strategies and tactics that engage employees in a purpose-based workplace.
    • Designing and executing internal and external communication strategies that drive brand awareness with industry stakeholders, policy decision makers, customers, and relevant audiences, creating and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Developing proactive site community relations and communication plans in a production or manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to write and edit a variety of communication pieces with unwavering attention to detail.
  • Ability to proactively and reactively managing crisis and issues management situations in a complex matrix environment.
  • Experience working with Diversity and Inclusion programs and initiatives.
  • Bilingual English / French is a plus


About us

As the world's leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

Privacy Statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request personal or financial information of any kind via either text message or direct message on any social media platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never offer a candidate a position and request a cheque for equipment or any other type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact [email protected] to report fraud.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] with the subject line "Recruitment Accommodation Request".

A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.
We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions...that's how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF

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About BASF Corp

BASF Corporation is a subsidiary of BASF SE, a German chemical company. BASF Corporation is headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey and is the largest chemical producer in the world. The company produces a wide range of chemicals, including plastics, coatings, and agricultural products. BASF Corporation was founded in 1865 and has operations in over 80 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
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