Hi, we are ecobee.

ecobee introduced the world’s first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.

In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment.

Why we love to do what we do:

We’re helping build the world of tomorrow with solutions that improve everyday life while making a positive impact on the planet. Our products and services work in harmony to provide comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind for millions of homes and businesses. While we’re proud of what we’ve done so far, there’s still a lot we can do—and you can be part of it.

Join our extraordinary team.

We're a rapidly growing global tech company headquartered in Canada, in the heart of downtown Toronto, with a satellite office in Leeds, UK (and remote ecopeeps in the US). We get to work with some of North America and UK's leading professionals. Our colleagues are proud to bring their authentic selves to work, confident that what we do is grounded in a greater purpose. We’re always looking for curious, talented, and passionate people to join our team.

Who You’ll Be Joining:

We have a unique opportunity for a creative storyteller who is passionate about technology and sustainability to join ecobee’s Communications team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, the Communications Specialist will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team of internal colleagues and agency partners to grow the ecobee brand and voice through internal & external communications.

You will be joining an amazing team of marketers and creatives that are focused on delivering meaningful impact to customers’ lives and to the environment.

This role is hybrid with an expectation to be in the Toronto office around 1-2 days per week.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Internal Communications

• Execute the internal communications strategy at ecobee and share best practices with the team.
• Manage internal communications initiatives including managing the monthly Company Meeting, internal comms calendar, internal announcements and newsletters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including executives, HR and finance at ecobee, and the communications team at Generac, to draft, review, and edit internal communications.
• Partner with HR to drive employee advocacy and increase employee engagement.

External Communications

• Partner with Senior Communications Manager and agency partners to execute strategic PR initiatives to drive brand awareness across relevant consumer, technology, business, and trade press.
• Work cross-functionally with agency partners, Generac’s communications team, legal, and other internal partners to advance communications initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with key journalists from local and national media outlets.
• Write and edit press releases, press kits, pitches, Q&As talking points, blog content, and other related materials.
• Manage influencer agency and execute influencer strategy and content.
• Work closely with the Social Media Manager, and the rest of the Marketing Communications team, to ensure PR plans are integrated and amplified through relevant channels.
• Measure and analyze PR program results; manage budgets and assess campaign ROI.
• Prepare media activity reports and agency performance reviews.
• Contribute to annual planning.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Progressive work experience in public relations with a proven track record executing successful public relations campaigns.
• An educational background in communications, journalism, writing, media, or related field.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Media relations experience.
• Ability to decipher highly technical information into enticing internal and external communications.
• An understanding of how social and digital can work to amplify internal and external communications.
• Adept at working in a highly collaborative, fast paced, and agile environment.
• You are solutions driven and are excited to solve problems with the team. You are creative, detail-oriented, and curious.
• Just so you know: The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check.

What happens after you apply:

Application review. It will happen. By an actual person in Talent Acquisition. We get upwards of 100+ applications for some roles, it can take a few days, but every applicant can expect a note regarding their application status.

Interview Process:

• A 30-minute phone call with a member of Talent Acquisition.
• A 45-minute virtual interview with the Senior Manager, Communications and potentially 1-2 other ecopeeps (expect technical, behavioural, and solution questions).
• A 1-hour virtual presentation of your case study with a cross-functional group of ecopeeps.

With ecobee, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Be part of something big: Get to work in a fresh, dynamic, and ever-growing industry.
• Make a difference for the environment: Make a sustainable impact while on your daily job, and after it through programs like ecobee acts.
• Expand your career: Learn with our in-house learning enablement team, and enjoy our generous professional learning budget.
• Put people first: Benefit from competitive salaries, health benefits, and a progressive Parental Top-Up Program (75% top-up or five bonus days off).
• Play a part on an exceptional culture: Enjoy a fun and casual workplace with an open concept office, located at Queens Quay W & York St. ecobee Leeds is based at our riverside office on the Calls.
• Celebrate diversity: Be part of a truly welcoming workplace. We offer a mentorship program and bias training.

Are you interested? Let's make it work.

Our people are empowered to take ownership of their schedules with workflows that allow for flexible hours. Based on your job, you have an option of a office-based, fully remote, or hybrid work environment. New team members working remotely, will have all necessary equipment provided and shipped to them, and we conduct our interviews and onboarding sessions primarily through video.

We’re committed to inclusion and accommodation.

ecobee believes that openness and diversity make us better. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Accommodations can be made upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our recruitment team is happy to answer any questions candidates may have about virtual interviewing, onboarding, and future work locations.

We’re up to incredible things. Come and be part of them.

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