Graphic Designer

Permanent Full Time 

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As one of Canada’s leading MGAs, Financial Horizons helps over 6,500 independent advisors grow their businesses and achieve their vision of success. Financial Horizons has over 30 offices and more than 350 employees – all focused on amplifying their business with the right opportunities and solutions at the right time for them.  

Canada Life acquired Financial Horizons in 2017. Canada Life is a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies and serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States.

As a Graphic Designer at Financial Horizons, you oversee the strategic planning and creation of a large variety of digital and print content across the company. Your success in this role is driven by your passion for creative projects as well as your ability to stay up-to-date on the latest design trends and technology. You have an excellent work ethic, keen eye for detail, a commitment to quality and an imaginative mind.

Are you a problem solver at heart? Do you believe that everything in the world no matter how big or small requires thoughtful design? Have you questioned whether the typeface used for this post is appropriate for the medium and message? Then you may be our next Graphic Designer at Financial Horizons!

What you will do

• Strategically plan and execute digital and print designs from project launch to completion, working with stakeholders across the business.
• Ensure all designs follow established brand standards.
• Provide design support for a range of marketing communications including: social media, digital advertising, websites, video storyboards, e-newsletters, brochures, ads, magazines, posters, banners, signage, presentation material, trade show graphics, videos, and branding.
• Assist in the design and production of professional presentations using PowerPoint.
• Proofreading and quality assurance.
• Meet and communicate with other departments to understand their design needs.
• Remain aware of design and financial industry trends to ensure creative solutions are relevant and reflective of the Financial Horizons brand.
• Collaborate with colleagues on the Marketing & Communication team, as well as partners throughout the company.
• Collaborate with print and promotional vendors when necessary to see projects through to completion.
• Play an active role in developing our in-house capabilities. For example: proactive creation of design system assets and updating of templates.
• Other design related tasks and projects, as assigned.

What you will bring

• 2-3 years professional experience as a graphic designer.
• Post-secondary education in graphic design.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design principles, adherence to brand standards, while displaying strategic and creative execution on project work.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop at minimum – XD/Figma, Premiere Pro and After Effects a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in print production – must be able to build print-ready files.
• Knowledge in digital best practices including accessibility standards.
• Knowledge in setting up and maintaining design files for team collaboration.
• Experience in the financial services or insurance industry is an asset.
• Keen sense of detail
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills – oral and written
• Creativity
• Proactive and resourceful
• Strategic
• Adaptable

These are some of the benefits we provide:

• Competitive salary based on industry reporting
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Excellent Group Benefits plan
• Group Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Flexible and supportive Personal Days for employee or family illness, emergency etc…
• Reward and Recognition that celebrates and rewards for impactful performance (peer to peer) and life milestones both personal or professional
• Wellness Credit program
• Personal and Professional programs that allow you to grow, learn and develop including on-demand e-learning programs, Tuition reimbursement and Leadership development

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The base salary for this position is between  $47,400 - $ 71,700 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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