Assistant Director, Internal Communications Industry Group Lead (12-month Contract)
About The Position
The Assistant Director – Industry Groups sits within the Communications & Engagement pillar of EY Canada’s Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) team. In this role, you’ll deliver high quality communications for groups focusing on Financial Services, Industrials & Energy, Government & Public Sector, Technology and others. You will shape strategic, market‑relevant storytelling that connects people to growth ambitions and enable client impact. We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic leader with experience of managing senior stakeholder relationships. This is a role best suited to a strategic communicator who thrives on solving complex problems, working at pace, and using innovation — including AI — to elevate impact. Reporting to the Associate Director – Internal Communications, you will lead internal communications strategy and execution across Industry Groups, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and a connective force across the firm. You will be expected to anticipate needs, shape solutions, bring fresh thinking — not simply respond to requests — and inspire a team of team of communications professionals.
Requirements
- A proactive, solutions‑driven communicator who brings ideas and recommendations — not just execution
- Proven experience advising senior leaders with confidence and professional judgement
- Comfort operating in ambiguity and simplifying complexity
- Strong writing, storytelling and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated interest in using AI as a competitive advantage in communications
- Experience working in a matrixed or professional services environment
- A passion for people management and upholding team culture
- A strategic mindset focused on initiating new ideas and stories to elevate the EY brand
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3+ years managing a team
- Bachelor’s degree with a Communications or related major; Masters an asset
- Deep understanding and proven experience with corporate communications
- Best-in-class skills in writing, editing, consulting, influencing, consensus-building and interpersonal communication
- Impeccable attention to detail, exceptional organization and project management and a strong commitment to delivering excellence individually and at the team level
- Proven ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels to deliver outcomes that drive business objectives
- Strong business acumen, executive presence and leadership skills
- Ability to think outside the box and operate with a sense of urgency in developing engaging and innovative communications that resonate across different channels
- A strong ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times when dealing with highly sensitive business matters or proprietary information
- Superior ability to contribute to communications deliverables while simultaneously managing, coaching and motivating a team of communications professionals
- Capacity to manage multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines with a keen focus on the client at the centre of everything you do
- Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
Nice To Haves
- The ability to navigate a highly matrixed organizational structure and make strategic connections to help drive success
- Experience in measuring, tracking and reporting the effectiveness and results of initiatives to demonstrate impact
- An aptitude to explore emerging technologies to achieve goals and stay at the forefront of leading communication practices
- Broad familiarity with business trends, including but not limited to those relevant to professional services firms
- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary internal communications advisor for Industry Groups, building strong relationships with senior leaders and their teams
- Proactively identify communication opportunities aligned to Industry Group strategy, transformation initiatives and performance priorities
- Translate complex, technical subject matter into clear, compelling and actionable internal communications
- Design and deliver integrated communications across channels including leader messages, webcasts, intranet, video, presentations and campaigns
- Partner with other stakeholders to ensure messaging is aligned, timely and effective
- Measure effectiveness and continuously improve approach based on data and feedback
- Form meaningful relationships across the Communications & Engagement pillar and Brand, Marketing and Communications team overall to deliver impact
Benefits
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
