Senior Communications Specialist (Bilingual)

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation:

The base salary for this role ranges between $ 80,080 - $ 110,110 with eligibility for an incentive target of 10% which is contingent upon achieving both individual and company performance objectives.

The pay range above is not a guarantee of compensation but reflects the potential total compensation for this role at the time of this posting based on the assigned job grade. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as geographic work location, relevant experience and individual skills. The stated range is a reasonable estimate and may change over time; final compensation may fall above or below the range provided. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or discontinue its compensation and benefits programs at any time, in accordance with applicable law.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position Summary:

The Senior Communications Specialist (Bilingual) is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality communications in English and French across Grainger Canada. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, this role provides advisory and executional support for internal and external communications, with a particular focus on translation quality and French-language compliance.

Working closely with communications partners, leaders, business stakeholders, and translation vendors, the senior specialist manages bilingual communications and translation requests, ensuring messaging is accurate, culturally appropriate, aligned with brand and language standards, and compliant with applicable French-language requirements. The role supports enterprise, people, and change communications that help team members understand key business updates, decisions, and actions.

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