meet the leadership team
Our leadership team is composed of some of the most accomplished and respected public relations/public affairs professionals in the industry. Their passion, commitment and creativity inspire the company as a whole to achieve the highest standard in the industry.
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GCI Group is a member of the Hill & Knowlton (H&K) network of public relations/public affairs agencies, while maintaining its independent status within WPP PLC, one of the world’s largest integrated communications companies.
the gci difference
When people ask what makes GCI different, it seems only natural to refer to what our clients say about us. According to them, we are innovative, dedicated and the kind of partner they would want during a time of crisis. They have also told us that we are always there when we are needed and are great at delivering the unexpected. Such accolades are tied directly to fact that we have some of the best thinkers (and doers) in the business.
Our work reflects the creatively driven mindset of our people at every level of the organization. We know that the best communications strategies need to be grounded in creative thinking in order to break through the myriad of options that consumers have today for getting news and information. More than ever, creativity is a “must have” as opposed to “value-add.” That is also why we approach creative ideation without media parameters. The key is to reach the target audience in a memorable way and to ultimately make a business impact.
The ability to influence word of mouth communication is at the forefront of any communications strategy. Once a big idea is identified, we look to leverage the digital media world and extend the creative concept online whether through digital media relations, podcast/videocast development, website development, or social networking.
Even as our industry undergoes one of the most dramatic changes in its history, we have never lost sight of how vital the fundamentals are – sound strategy, inspired thinking, superior client service and disciplined project management.
No matter who the client is, we know that we must take a business-based approach to communications. We start and execute every assignment with the assumption that there is a tangible business goal to achieve and that our communications strategies must align with the business objectives of our clients. We couldn’t imagine starting any other way. The pressure to yield a return on investment of marketing dollars is here to stay and this no longer means just “building awareness.” It means driving sales, moving share price, averting crisis and building pipelines.
We invite you to explore www.gcicanada.com. We hope you like what you see – exacting professionals, collaborating with great clients, to produce award-winning work that delivers on its promise.
working@gci
We invest in the professional development and wellbeing of our employees by providing a work environment that values mutual respect, coaching and mentoring, professional development, recognition, rewards and balance. Based on ongoing ideas and feedback we continually work to enhance our offering.
Professional Development
- Opportunity to work on North American accounts
- In-house career development training on the skills required to succeed at GCI
- Ongoing coaching and mentoring – every agency manager is required to conduct coaching and mentoring reviews with their staff, each employee has a 3-month, 6-month and annual, formal goal-setting session
Recognition
- Whether on a daily basis among account teams or through our monthly “Hard Hat” award applauding employees for their successes
- Support for tuition reimbursement based on performance
- Our annual Employee Satisfaction Survey gives employees the opportunity to have a say in the future of GCI and their own careers
Balance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Annual wellness supplement
- A confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A staff-led social committee
- Investment in technology to allow staff to be untethered
- A commitment to contributing to the community
Send your resume to jobs@gcicanada.com