JOB TITLE : Public Relations Specialist

POSITION STATUS : Permanent

DEPARTMENT : Marketing & Corporate Communications

LOCATION : Montreal

Who We Are At Air Canada Vacations, we’re in the business of making dreams travel. That’s why we offer vacation packages, tours, cruises and more tailored to everyone’s individual needs. We like to say we have a vacation for every traveller because we do! If you're someone who's passionate about exploring the world and sharing that enthusiasm with our customers, we'd love to welcome you to our team. For over 50 years, Air Canada Vacations has been making travel easy, so come and join us in helping fellow Canadians create unforgettable memories wherever they go.

Air Canada Vacations is looking for talented people to join our exciting and continually growing team. We are looking for innovative and dedicated professionals who have a passion for travel and the desire to bring Air Canada Vacations to the next level. We look forward to having you on board!

Air Canada Vacations is seeking an experienced PR Specialist to join its Corporate Communications team. In this role, you’ll help shape and support Air Canada Vacations corporate image while maintaining its status as a leader in the leisure travel industry.

What You'll Be Doing As a key member of the Marketing & Corporate Communications team, you’ll help to :

• Participate in the planning and execution of PR strategies.
• Support with media relations and filter requests.
• Conduct media outreach including pitching, follow-up and reporting.
• Research, develop and maintain relationships with key media, influencers and explore partnership opportunities.
• Enhance the company’s voice and presence through online and offline channels.
• Coordinate Air Canada Vacations annual travel awards program.
• Take part in the ideation process of PR initiatives.
• Participate in the company’s environmental audit and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting.
• Lead Air Canada Vacations Sustainability Committee.
• Create a variety of communications, including but not limited to, presentations, news releases, pitches and partnership decks.
• Support with Crisis Communications, including travel advisories.
• Stay up to date with travel industry trends, media contacts, and potential new channels and strategies to help grow and reach new audiences.
• Support with coordination of internal and external events.
• Support Internal Communications with projects, as required.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bilingual – English & French, verbal and written
• University degree or Cegep diploma in a related field or equivalent experience
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, TEAMs and JIRA, with willingness to learn new programs and platforms
• Proven track record of achieving earned media coverage
• Understanding of social marketing principles and strategies
• Travel Industry experience considered an asset but not required
• Team player, comfortable working cross-functionally with all levels of management
• Demonstrates autonomy, excellent work/organizational methods and acts in a professional and discreet manner
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative corporate environment

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Our team loves to travel, and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You’ll be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed 6 months of service
• Hybrid work model
• We value your wellbeing and offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family
• We offer training and development tools to help unlock your full potential

Please note that these benefits apply to permanent, full-time employees.

Visit our Careers page for a full list of benefits.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Air Canada Vacations is committed to ensuring a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace, fundamental to its core values. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, listen to every voice, and instill a sense of belonging in our people that allows each team member’s authentic self to truly shine.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply as we strive to create a diverse team that mirrors the diversity of the customers and communities we serve as an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.

Linguistic Requirements When qualifications are equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. The position involves daily interactions with partners, clients, and colleagues located outside of Quebec.