We are looking for a Senior Specialist, Public Relations to work on a 14‑month maternity leave contract (July 2026–October 2027) based in Montreal. The role reports to the Director of Public Relations and focuses on building corporate and industry narratives across North America and Quebec to strengthen Lightspeed's brand and influence with media, customers, and key stakeholders. What You’ll Be Doing Develop and drive Lightspeed's corporate and industry stories in North America and Quebec, integrating the company's vision and product roadmap into the news cycle. Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and influencers in tech, business, and mainstream media. Work closely with the Director of PR to shape our point‑of‑view on policy‑related topics in Canada and the US. Grow the company's media profile among business and enterprise technology press. Write, edit, and produce high‑quality external communications (press releases, briefing documents, presentations, speeches, executive bylines). Review and edit communications from press partners and agencies to ensure consistency with global comms strategy and brand tone. Collaborate with senior leaders and internal stakeholders to align communications with strategic objectives, product updates, and customer/partner storytelling. Coordinate with data science, business analysts, and external vendors to develop a calendar of data‑driven stories tied to product announcements and major events. Partner with sales and marketing teams to align communications with revenue‑generation initiatives. Support senior leaders on issues management, media interview preparation, and crisis communications. Identify opportunities for Lightspeed to shape its industries and engage target audiences. Establish clear objectives and success metrics for initiatives, track and report on results. Manage multiple projects simultaneously using Monday.com, maintaining clear stakeholder communication. Monitor project budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution. What You Need To Bring 5+ years of progressive public relations or corporate communications experience, preferably in B2B technology or a fast‑growth tech company. Exceptional writing skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts and craft strategic messaging for diverse audiences. Proven track record of securing meaningful media coverage in tech and business press. Experience collaborating with and advising senior executives on communications strategy. Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines. Comfort with data storytelling. Experience supporting crisis communications and issues management. Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset. Familiarity with Monday.com or comparable project‑management tools is an asset. Benefits Competitive contract compensation commensurate with experience. Hybrid work environment based in Montreal. Access to Lightspeed's employee wellness and benefits programs during the contract. Opportunity to work on a global brand with a local presence in Quebec. Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture. Central office with free food and drinks. Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr