Sr Communications Specialist

Permanent Full Time 

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As a Senior Communications Specialist, you’ll be part of a team developing internal communications for divisional and national audiences. You’ll help develop and execute strategic communication plans and tactics in collaboration with communications colleagues, leaders, and subject matter experts.  

In this fast-paced and complex environment, you’re empowered to make a difference as an inspiring and customer-centred content creator across multiple channels, a creative thinker, and proficient planner focused on driving results. 

What you will do

• Develops content, copy and approaches for a variety of channels and media, including email, SharePoint, intranet sites, events, PowerPoint, social media, and video. 

• As an active participant in strategy development, assess project communication objectives needs and goals, identifying audiences and their needs and issues, and delivers on tactical execution. 

• Develops content, copy and approaches for a variety of channels and media, including email, SharePoint, intranet sites, events, PowerPoint, social media, and video  

• Builds relationships with immediate business partners to understand their needs. 

• Manages projects and escalates issues or conflicting priorities to leader/project lead. 

• Collaborate with members of the Communications team as well as internal partners such as Community Relations, Media Production, Digital Services, and French Translations 

• Deliver inspiring, creative content solutions through collaboration with cross-functional team members to ensure consistent messages, positioning, timing and language for various internal and external audiences. 

• Manage projects to deliver on communication plans and timelines. 

What you will bring

• Completion of a post-secondary degree relating to communications and at least 2 years of related experience. A combination of education and work experience will also be considered. 

•  Strong proficiency in written communications across multiple channels and platforms 

•  Outstanding communication skills with a demonstrated ability to be creative in written content and visual approaches  

•  Problem-solving, strategic planning and project management skills  

•  Ability to effectively manage and deliver multiple projects in a quality and timely manner, independently and under pressure  

•  Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills and ability to work well with a national team working in different locations  

•  Comfort with ambiguity and a changing environment  

•  Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately  

•  Proficiency with common office software  

•  Proficiency with Microsoft 365 including SharePoint Online, Teams, and Live Events would be an asset  

•  Familiarity with social media would be an asset 

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London, Winnipeg and Toronto.

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The base salary for this position is between $52,800 - $97,700 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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