Senior Communications Specialist

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Montreal, QC

1d • CA$53,900 - CA$99,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Communications Specialist, you'll be part of a corporate team that develops communications for divisional and national audiences. You'll work within a specialist pool, helping to develop and execute strategic communication plan tactics in collaboration with communications leadership across several corporate portfolios. In this fast-paced and complex environment, you'll work with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and cross functional colleagues to reach both internal and external audiences. You’ll make a difference as a solutions-centered content creator, creative thinker, and skilled storyteller, focused on delivering results across multiple communication channels.

Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in communications or a related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered)
• 3 to 5 years of progressive communications experience with deployments across multiple audiences, channels and platforms
• Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated creativity in content development, storytelling, writing, and editing skills
• Proven ability to manage personal production, adept at handling concurrent projects and delivering high-quality work within tight timelines
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively on a national team across multiple locations.
• Comfort working in corporate, institutional or similarly fast-paced communications environments characterized by ambiguity, change, and evolving priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other common office software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SharePoint Online, Teams and Microsoft Live Events is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop content and copy for a variety of channels and media, including email, SharePoint, intranet sites, events, PowerPoint presentations, social media and video.
• Actively participate in content development by assessing project communication plans; isolating objectives and goals; identifying target audiences and their communication needs and completing deliverables that support program execution.
• Build strong relationships with business partners and leaders across various portfolios to understand ongoing priorities and communication needs.
• Manage deliverables and escalate issues or conflicting priorities to the Communications Manager and portfolio leadership.
• Liaise and consult with a variety of internal creative partners in production, including Community Relations, Media Production, Digital Services and Translation Services.
• Deliver creative, impactful content solutions by collaborating with cross-functional project teams to ensure consistent messaging, positioning, timing and language across internal and external audiences.
• Intake a variety of assigned projects, manage personal production, and deliver the highest quality of communication tactics on time and within scope.

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree