Senior Communications Specialist

Permanent Full Time 

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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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Will Bring

• 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.
• 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.

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The base salary for this position is between $53,900 - $99,700 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.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• 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.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

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

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