BASF

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

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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 ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.