Director, Communications, NPK

Job Description:
Director, Communications, NPK – (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, or Calgary, Alberta, Canada, or Loveland, Colorado, or Washington, DC, or Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.)

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 20,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

Reports to the VP, Brand & Culture Communications.

What you will do:
Lead the integrated communications strategy and support for our Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash (NPK) teams to expand awareness and appreciation of our role as the world’s largest crop input producer and as a top employer

Lead internal and external communications to advocate for our wholesale employees, customers and leadership and earn stakeholder trust for our role in sustainably producing essential fertilizers for global customers worldwide

Drive important outcomes in proactive and reactive media relations, internal communications and executive thought leadership positioning integrated with global Nutrien communications and marketing team strategies

Build trusted relationships with leaders and teams in Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash (NPK) business units and with external stakeholders

Lead the communications function and team that supports internal and external communications to position the NPK business unit for success in delivering on business objectives

Establish strong rapport with media and other key audiences across a spectrum of subjects related to NPK operations

Work across Nutrien’s diverse business portfolio to align communications and public relations plans with Nutrien’s overall business and communications strategies

Lead a team of communications professionals responsible for partnering with the business to develop and execute all communications plans and activities

What you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university

10+ years of experience in communications work, marketing, public relations, or similar field

Demonstrated experience in a large corporate environment (global is preferred)

Seasoned people leader with a track record of building world-class teams

Exceptional relationship-building with a passion for client service

Team player willing and eager to dive in and drive execution alongside team when needed

Strong relationships with the media and seasoned media relations spokesperson

Obsessed with data and insights to drive decisions

Strong curiosity, learning capacity and independent decision-making ability

Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and partnership

Outstanding presentation (written and verbal) communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $120,400 $172,000 USD. This range is estimated for the Director, Communications in Loveland, Colorado. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our plan(s), which provide discretionary award opportunities reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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