Associate Manager, Communications

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards and Recognition

Emphasis on Community

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking an Associate Manager, Communications to support development and execution of strategic communications for internal divisional and national audiences. The role emphasizes strong writing, strategic thinking, and collaboration across a national team to deliver clear messaging and impactful communications across HR and business initiatives.

The candidate should bring 5–7 years of experience, a post-secondary degree in communications, and proficiency with PowerPoint, email,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in communications and 5–7 years of related experience.
• Experience supporting HR communications or employee initiatives is a strong asset.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills for diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to drive execution independently.
• Ownership of projects with initiative and problem-solving.
• Experience developing comms plans in organizational change or business priorities.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize under tight timelines.
• Collaborative relationship-building with a national team in different locations.
• Proficiency with common office software and SharePoint Online.

Responsibilities

• Support HR and functional communications for employee announcements and engagement activities.
• Develop and execute communication strategies and change management plans.
• Translate complex business information into clear, audience-focused messages.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Build relationships with leaders and Communications team to meet business needs.
• Provide strategic and tactical communication guidance aligned with brand and culture.
• Ensure consistent messaging and language across Canadian operations.
• Contribute to an inclusive team environment where all members belong.

Skills

Strong writing

Strategic thinking

Project management

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Education

Post-secondary degree in communications

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint Online

Office software

Job description

We are looking for an Associate Manager, Communications

As Associate Manager, Communications, your primary role will be to support the development and execution of strategic communications plans for internal divisional and national audiences. You'll contribute to messaging and initiatives that support our company brand and executive thought leadership while partnering with colleagues across the business.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment and can quickly translate direction into action with minimal oversight. You're comfortable managing competing priorities, navigating ambiguity and delivering high-quality work in a collaborative, high-performing team.

What you will do

• Support communications for HR and functional business areas, including employee communications, organizational change initiatives, leadership announcements, town halls and engagement activities.
• Develop and execute communication strategies and plans for specific programs and change management initiatives, using a forward-thinking, holistic approach to anticipate potential issues and develop contingency plans.
• Translate complex business information and initiatives into clear, compelling and audience-focused communications that drive understanding and action.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, exercising sound judgment and initiative to move work forward.
• Forge strong relationships with business leaders, partners and members of the Communications team to ensure delivery of solutions that meet business needs.
• Support business results with strategic and tactical communication guidance, drawing on a big-picture perspective aligned with business, culture and engagement strategies, and our company brand.
• Collaborate with all members of the Communications team, actively supporting the delivery of a consistent strategic communication support model across our Canadian business and ensuring consistent messages, positioning, timing and language.
• Contribute to the development of an inclusive team environment where all members feel they belong and can reach their full potential.

What you will bring

• Completion of a post-secondary degree relating to communications, and at least 5 to 7 years of related experience. A combination of education and work experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience supporting HR communications, employee communications, organizational change initiatives or other people-focused programs is considered a strong asset.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while driving execution, moving projects from concept to completion with a high degree of independence and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects, exercise initiative and proactively identify solutions while working independently with limited direction.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans in support of organizational change, employee initiatives or business priorities.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with a proven ability to manage competing demands and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills and ability to work well with a national team in different locations.
• Demonstrated relationship management skills at senior levels of the organization.
• Comfort with ambiguity and flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
• Outstanding creativity skills and proficiency employing a broad range of communications tactics, from presentation tools such as PowerPoint to interactive email, video, infographics, social media and evolving digital platforms.
• Proficiency with common office software.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint Online would be considered a strong asset.

The base salary for this position is between $64,800 - $119,800 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 toward 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.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. 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.

Location

• Toronto, ON, CA
• London, ON, CA
• Winnipeg, MB, CA