Associate Director, Enterprise Communications

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid extended health and…

Dental benefits

Wellness programs

Pension plan

Job summary

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) seeks an Associate Director, Enterprise Communications to shape and deliver communication strategies for external audiences, investment topics and executive leadership. You will collaborate with senior leaders and subject matter experts to craft clear, compelling messages across multiple channels, including speeches, briefings and thought leadership.

You will be a strong writer and advisor, balancing priorities in a fast-paced environment while

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive communications experience, with strong exposure to investment communications, capital markets or financial services.
• Experience advising senior leaders and C-suite executives on external speaking opportunities and managing competing priorities.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt messages for diverse audiences and channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications supporting HOOPP's priorities and external positioning.
• Lead investment communications strategy and translate complex topics for external audiences.
• Create executive presentations, speeches, briefing materials and thought leadership content.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and executives for external speaking opportunities.
• Support major organizational announcements, events and engagements and coach executives for external engagement.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

Storytelling

Public speaking

Stakeholder management

Project management

AI tools usage

Education

Communications/PR/Business degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Why you’ll love working here:

high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account). optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50% yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Enterprise Communications, the Associate Director, Enterprise Communications plays a key role in developing and delivering communication strategies and materials that support HOOPP's business priorities, investment activities, executive leadership and organizational reputation, with a strong emphasis on external audiences. The successful candidate will work across a broad range of strategic initiatives, partnering with senior leaders and subject matter experts to develop clear, compelling communications for both internal and external audiences, with particular focus on external stakeholders, industry partners, investment community contacts, and other groups relevant to HOOPP's investment and executive profile. This includes executive presentations, external speaking remarks, thought leadership, briefing materials, stakeholder communications, award submissions, and other high-impact content that communicates complex business and investment topics. The role requires a strong writer, strategic thinker and trusted advisor who can quickly grasp complex subject matter, provide sound communications counsel, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be highly collaborative, comfortable working with senior leaders and C-suite executives, and able to balance multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and discretion.

What you will do:

Develop and execute strategic communications that support HOOPP's business priorities, investment activities, and broader organizational objectives, with a focus on external positioning. Lead and support investment communications strategy. Partner closely with Investment Management, Strategy and other subject matter experts to develop accurate, compelling messaging on complex investment topics. Translate complex business, investment and market topics into clear, compelling communications for a variety of internal and external audiences. Develop presentations, speeches, speaking notes, briefing materials, thought leadership content, award submissions and stakeholder communications. Serve as the lead communications partner to the CEO on speeches, presentations and key messaging. Provide strategic communications counsel and messaging support to senior leaders and executives, with particular emphasis on preparing them for external speaking opportunities, including conferences, industry events, panels, and other high-profile external engagements, to maximize the impact and alignment of key messaging. Lead the development of key messages, statements, Q&A and speaking remarks to ensure HOOPP spokespeople are well-prepared for external stakeholder and industry events. Provide high-level briefings on HOOPP investment initiatives, such as Annual Reports, Fund performance, program launches, and strategies, for external audiences. Support executive communications initiatives and major organizational announcements, events and engagements. Build strong relationships across the organization, and with relevant external stakeholders to identify storytelling opportunities and communications needs. Develop high-quality content across a range of formats, including presentations, reports, executive materials, articles, digital content and other communications materials. Recommend and help implement cross-channel approaches to communications based on organizational priorities, emerging opportunities and audience insights. Ensure communications products consistently meet the highest standards of quality control and effectiveness. Contribute to the continuous improvement of communications processes, tools and standards across the organization.

What you bring:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Finance, Economics, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 8-10 years of progressive communications experience, with strong exposure to investment communications, capital markets, asset management, banking, pension plans or other financial services environments. Exceptional written and oral communication, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt messages effectively for diverse audiences, stakeholders and channels, particularly external audiences. Demonstrated experience developing executive presentations, board materials, conference presentations and strategic communications for senior leaders. Experience advising senior leaders and C-suite executives on external speaking opportunities and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and communicate complex financial and investment concepts. Experience operating effectively within a complex, highly regulated or stakeholder-rich environment. Skilled writer and editor, with significant experience writing, proofing and editing material, and presenting proposals and plans to senior leaders and Board members. Deep understanding of the value of corporate communications and the role of multichannel storytelling in reaching external audiences. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to assess communications needs relevant to the CEO, Executive Team and Board. Excellent judgment, discretion, attention to detail and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally. High professionalism and sound stakeholder judgment, with the ability to build trust, influence outcomes and respectfully challenge perspectives when appropriate. Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work with minimal direction. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of artificial intelligence tools to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of both day-to-day and strategic communications, including the ability to leverage AI to develop content, generate insights, analyze stakeholder sentiment, optimize communications channels, and support enterprise-wide communication strategies. A CFA, CIM, CAIA, MBA or accounting designation, held or in progress, would be considered an asset. The expected annual base salary range for this role is: $103,000 - $153,000 CAD The actual base salary offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered. This role is eligible to participate in discretionary incentive plan(s), subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan text. This job is for an existing vacancy. HOOPP may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening, assessing and selecting applicants for this position. These tools support our recruitment process but do not replace human judgment and decision-making.

About HOOPP

Founded in 1960 by the Ontario Hospital Association, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of Canada’s strongest and most stable defined benefit pension plans. For over 65 years, HOOPP has delivered on its pension promise to Ontario’s healthcare workers, now serving more than 504,000 members and 870 employers across the province. With offices in Toronto and London, HOOPP manages a global, diversified multi-asset portfolio. One of Canada’s Maple 8 pension plans, HOOPP oversees $132 billion in assets and remains fully funded, supported by strong risk-adjusted returns, stable contribution rates for more than 20 years and independent governance. Our strength is powered by our people who bring HOOPP’s mission, vision and values to life and play a crucial role in helping us succeed. We are a purpose-driven organization committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives drive better outcomes. We look for talented, forward-thinking individuals who want their work to have real impact on the lives of others. We believe an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) workplace is integral to cultivating a positive culture. We integrate fair and inclusive practices into our programs and processes, creating equal opportunity and establishing a consistent employee experience across our organization. If you need accommodation at any point in our recruitment process, please advise your recruiter or email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.