Communications Advisor II

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a candidate that is a strong writer and passionate communicator to join our Broker Marketing and Communications team. In this role, you will contribute to the planning and execution of the marketing and communications plans for Commercial Lines and Prestige. You will create engaging messages for our internal teams and brokers to help strengthen our B2B Brand. We value stories as a means to enrich the relationships we have with brokers, their customers, and our employees. Your ability to weave a captivating narrative and detail tactically, considering every audience for which you create an experience, will be highly valued. You will design end-to-end multiplatform content. This may include written, video, and audio content across various platforms and for different audiences (external, internal).

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in journalism or communications.
• Degree in communication, marketing or journalism or related field or a combination of education and work experience.
• Strong ability to understand complex strategies and issues and create clear and effective messages.
• Experience in creating strategic communication plans (from research to measurement and evaluation) and designing specific content strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
• Experience in developing editorial calendars and repurposing stories across multiple platforms.
• Experience in using personas to create targeted messages and stories that inspire action.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven ability to deliver creative or strategic work on time and manage multiple projects and expectations simultaneously.
• Proven ability to create alignment among multiple stakeholders.
• Bilingualism (French / English) – Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required, but must have authorization to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop a solid understanding of the company and support translating strategy into meaningful and engaging communications
• Develop communication plans and associated initiatives and tactics from start to finish
• Assess the needs of each project, secure buy-in, implement the plan, and measure impact.
• Act as a trusted advisor to build strong relationships with internal business partners and colleagues at all levels.
• Understand what makes a good story: a catchy element, authenticity, details, and a strong call to action.
• Demonstrate a keen sense of the relevance of information (what makes a story captivating from the audience's perspective).
• Exhibit exceptional writing skills and understanding of journalistic writing techniques.
• Work closely with other communications, marketing and event advisors on the team to ensure strong cohesion between the national plan and regional plans, which must align with and support the national narrative.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 7.5%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees