Employee Engagement & Communications Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
About Draganfly: Draganfly Inc. (the “Company”) has been a recognized technology leader within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety, agriculture, aerial imaging, & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry, Draganfly’s focus is on the sale of drone products and services, contract engineering & custom integration product development, and health monitoring products and services.
About The Role: The Employee Engagement & Communications Specialist reports to the Human Resources Business Partner and supports Corporate Services, including Human Resources, IT, and Legal. This role strengthens employee engagement and ensures employees receive clear, timely, and consistent information across Draganfly’s operations. The Specialist gathers updates from Corporate Services stakeholders and translates HR, IT, legal, policy, systems, and organizational information into accessible, engaging employee communications. This role is well suited to a creative, highly organized communicator who builds strong cross-functional relationships and thrives in a fast-paced, distributed work environment.
This is a remote role, but the successful candidate will need to be willing to travel.
Key Responsibilities: Employee Engagement Design, plan, and run employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events, including virtual and in-person activities and milestone celebrations. Create and own the company-wide engagement calendar and help foster an inclusive, positive culture across a distributed workforce. Support a strong onboarding and new-hire experience in partnership with the HR & IT teams. Develop and administer engagement and pulse surveys, analyze results, and recommend actions to leadership.
Internal Communications Assist the Executive Chief of Staff in managing the internal communications calendar and channels, including company newsletters, Microsoft Teams announcements, and the SharePoint intranet. Support the Executive Chief of Staff by drafting, editing, and distributing company-wide announcements, newsletters, and leadership messages that are clear, consistent, on-brand, and accessible across time zones. Translate technical, legal, and HR content into plain, engaging language for all employees. Assist the Executive Chief of Staff with change communications for new systems, policies, programs, and organizational updates.
Cross-Functional Coordination – Corporate Services Act as the communications liaison for the HR, IT, and Legal teams — gathering vital updates (benefits and policy changes, system changes and outages, compliance and legal notices) and packaging them into timely employee communications. Maintain a predictable communication cadence so employees receive important information on time and through the right channels. Build strong working relationships across Corporate Services to anticipate communication needs before they become urgent.
Content, Channels & Measurement Maintain and update the Corporate Services SharePoint portal and intranet content and manage distribution lists and communication channels. Create supporting content such as FAQs, guides, slide decks, and simple visuals. Track engagement and communication metrics (participation, open rates, sentiment) and use feedback to continuously improve. Support special projects and other duties as assigned to support the Corporate Services team.
Who are you really? A clear and engaging communicator who can craft employee messages, tailor tone to different audiences, and make complex HR, IT, legal, and policy updates easy to understand. A collaborative relationship-builder who can work closely with HR, IT, Legal, and leadership to gather information, align messaging, and deliver timely communications. Professional and discreet when handling sensitive employee, legal, compensation, or company information. Creative and proactive, with fresh ideas for employee engagement, internal communications, recognition, and culture-building initiatives. Highly organized and able to manage communication calendars, engagement initiatives, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders across a distributed team. Detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate, polished, and error-free communications before they reach employees. Adaptable and comfortable working in a small, fast-moving company where priorities can shift, roles may flex, and initiative matters.
Qualifications: Diploma or degree in Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. 2–4 years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, HR, or a related role. Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex HR, IT, and legal content into clear, engaging messages. Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint); familiarity with survey and design tools (e.g., Microsoft Forms, Canva) is an asset. Experience supporting distributed or cross-border (Canada/U.S.) teams is an asset. Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Compensation: Competitive salary: $62,000 - $80,000 CAD Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the company’s stock option plan, providing long‑term ownership and alignment with company growth. Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including a Health Spending Account (HSA). Matching RRSP program to support long‑term financial planning. Generous time‑off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the full week off between Christmas and New Year’s. Professional development support, including assistance toward obtaining your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent training required for operational roles.
Why Join Us? At Draganfly Innovations, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We’re in an exciting growth phase, scaling our technologies, product lines, and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next.
You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work on diverse and cutting‑edge projects, and grow your skills alongside passionate experts. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you won’t just join a company - you’ll help build what comes next.
As part of our hiring process, all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.
About Draganfly Inc.
Draganfly is an industry-leading drone systems and solutions provider, delivering mission-critical technology for defense, public safety, environmental, and enterprise applications.
With over 25 years of innovation in the UAV space, we design, engineer, and manufacture drones, sensors, and AI-powered software that support real-time decision-making and situational awareness for our clients around the world.
Our drones are trusted by military and government agencies, law enforcement, emergency responders, agriculture operators, and environmental organizations for their reliability, flexibility, and performance in high-stakes environments.
What sets us apart:
25+ years of UAV innovation and field-tested performance
ATAK-integrated solutions for real-time tactical ops
North American manufacturing and compliance
Modular payload systems for maximum mission flexibility
Proven use cases across defense, disaster response, and industrial monitoring
Draganfly is proudly committed to North American innovation and sovereignty in drone technology at a time when security, transparency, and performance matter most.
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Employee Engagement & Communications Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
About Draganfly: Draganfly Inc. (the “Company”) has been a recognized technology leader within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety, agriculture, aerial imaging, & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry, Draganfly’s focus is on the sale of drone products and services, contract engineering & custom integration product development, and health monitoring products and services.
About The Role: The Employee Engagement & Communications Specialist reports to the Human Resources Business Partner and supports Corporate Services, including Human Resources, IT, and Legal. This role strengthens employee engagement and ensures employees receive clear, timely, and consistent information across Draganfly’s operations. The Specialist gathers updates from Corporate Services stakeholders and translates HR, IT, legal, policy, systems, and organizational information into accessible, engaging employee communications. This role is well suited to a creative, highly organized communicator who builds strong cross-functional relationships and thrives in a fast-paced, distributed work environment.
This is a remote role, but the successful candidate will need to be willing to travel.
Key Responsibilities: Employee Engagement Design, plan, and run employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events, including virtual and in-person activities and milestone celebrations. Create and own the company-wide engagement calendar and help foster an inclusive, positive culture across a distributed workforce. Support a strong onboarding and new-hire experience in partnership with the HR & IT teams. Develop and administer engagement and pulse surveys, analyze results, and recommend actions to leadership.
Internal Communications Assist the Executive Chief of Staff in managing the internal communications calendar and channels, including company newsletters, Microsoft Teams announcements, and the SharePoint intranet. Support the Executive Chief of Staff by drafting, editing, and distributing company-wide announcements, newsletters, and leadership messages that are clear, consistent, on-brand, and accessible across time zones. Translate technical, legal, and HR content into plain, engaging language for all employees. Assist the Executive Chief of Staff with change communications for new systems, policies, programs, and organizational updates.
Cross-Functional Coordination – Corporate Services Act as the communications liaison for the HR, IT, and Legal teams — gathering vital updates (benefits and policy changes, system changes and outages, compliance and legal notices) and packaging them into timely employee communications. Maintain a predictable communication cadence so employees receive important information on time and through the right channels. Build strong working relationships across Corporate Services to anticipate communication needs before they become urgent.
Content, Channels & Measurement Maintain and update the Corporate Services SharePoint portal and intranet content and manage distribution lists and communication channels. Create supporting content such as FAQs, guides, slide decks, and simple visuals. Track engagement and communication metrics (participation, open rates, sentiment) and use feedback to continuously improve. Support special projects and other duties as assigned to support the Corporate Services team.
Who are you really? A clear and engaging communicator who can craft employee messages, tailor tone to different audiences, and make complex HR, IT, legal, and policy updates easy to understand. A collaborative relationship-builder who can work closely with HR, IT, Legal, and leadership to gather information, align messaging, and deliver timely communications. Professional and discreet when handling sensitive employee, legal, compensation, or company information. Creative and proactive, with fresh ideas for employee engagement, internal communications, recognition, and culture-building initiatives. Highly organized and able to manage communication calendars, engagement initiatives, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders across a distributed team. Detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate, polished, and error-free communications before they reach employees. Adaptable and comfortable working in a small, fast-moving company where priorities can shift, roles may flex, and initiative matters.
Qualifications: Diploma or degree in Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. 2–4 years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, HR, or a related role. Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex HR, IT, and legal content into clear, engaging messages. Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint); familiarity with survey and design tools (e.g., Microsoft Forms, Canva) is an asset. Experience supporting distributed or cross-border (Canada/U.S.) teams is an asset. Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Compensation: Competitive salary: $62,000 - $80,000 CAD Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the company’s stock option plan, providing long‑term ownership and alignment with company growth. Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including a Health Spending Account (HSA). Matching RRSP program to support long‑term financial planning. Generous time‑off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the full week off between Christmas and New Year’s. Professional development support, including assistance toward obtaining your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent training required for operational roles.
Why Join Us? At Draganfly Innovations, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We’re in an exciting growth phase, scaling our technologies, product lines, and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next.
You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work on diverse and cutting‑edge projects, and grow your skills alongside passionate experts. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you won’t just join a company - you’ll help build what comes next.
As part of our hiring process, all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.
About Draganfly Inc.
Draganfly is an industry-leading drone systems and solutions provider, delivering mission-critical technology for defense, public safety, environmental, and enterprise applications.
With over 25 years of innovation in the UAV space, we design, engineer, and manufacture drones, sensors, and AI-powered software that support real-time decision-making and situational awareness for our clients around the world.
Our drones are trusted by military and government agencies, law enforcement, emergency responders, agriculture operators, and environmental organizations for their reliability, flexibility, and performance in high-stakes environments.
What sets us apart:
25+ years of UAV innovation and field-tested performance
ATAK-integrated solutions for real-time tactical ops
North American manufacturing and compliance
Modular payload systems for maximum mission flexibility
Proven use cases across defense, disaster response, and industrial monitoring
Draganfly is proudly committed to North American innovation and sovereignty in drone technology at a time when security, transparency, and performance matter most.