Associate Manager, Communications - Media Relations

Canada Life Group; Montreal; Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

Health & Wellness

Time off

Financial security

Rewards and recognition

Community emphasis

Descripción de la vacante

Canada Life is seeking an Associate Manager, Communications – Media Relations to support external communications plans for Montreal and other head office locations.

Reporting to the AVP, Communications, Media and Stakeholder Relations, you will coordinate media inquiries, prepare spokespeople, and promote thought leadership and community impact.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely delivery, and maintaining a strong corporate reputation across Canadian markets.

Formación

• Post-secondary education and 3–5 years of communications experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience in planning.
• Experience supporting media relations, including news releases and media inquiries.

Responsabilidades

• Build productive relationships with business and Community Relations partners and provide communications advice that supports objectives.
• Identify opportunities to generate earned media and promote Canada Life’s expertise and community impact.
• Monitor emerging issues and reputational risks and contribute to strategies and responses.
• Coordinate media relations activities, including inquiries, interviews, news releases, and public announcements.
• Partner with colleagues to ensure consistent messaging, positioning, timing, and audience considerations across channels.
• Collaborate to support a high-performing team culture and deliver priorities.

Conocimientos

Media relations

Excellent writing

Communications planning

Relationship management

Bilingual French/English

Educación

Post-secondary education related to communications

Descripción del empleo

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Associate Manager, Communications - Media Relations

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Permanent Full Time

We are looking for an Associate Manager, Communications – Media Relations

Reporting to the AVP, Communications, Media and Stakeholder Relations, you will support the development and execution of external communications plans for Canada Life. Your primary focus will be coordinating media and public relations activities that support business objectives, strengthen Canada Life’s reputation, and increase awareness of our products, services, and community impact. You will also contribute to broader communications initiatives, including internal communications, issues management, and thought leadership programs, as needed.

In this fast-paced and complex environment, you will make a difference as a collaborative member of our Communications team.

What you will do

• Build productive relationships with business and Community Relations partners, and provide communications advice that supports business objectives and reputation goals.
• Identify and help develop proactive opportunities to generate positive earned media and promote Canada Life’s expertise, leadership, and community impact.
• Monitor emerging issues and reputational risks, and contribute to communications strategies, materials, and responses when required.
• Coordinate media relations activities, including media inquiries, interviews, spokesperson preparation, news releases, public announcements, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Partner with colleagues to support consistent messaging, positioning, timing, and audience considerations across channels.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and helping deliver team priorities.

What you will bring

• Post-secondary education related to communications, along with 3–5 years of communications experience. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Strong writing, editing, and communications planning skills, with experience developing content and plans for diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting media relations, including news releases, media inquiries, interviews, and public announcements.
• Solid project management skills, with experience managing communications deliverables, coordinating stakeholders, and balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, functions, and geographic locations.
• Sound judgment and discretion when supporting sensitive, confidential, or reputationally significant matters, with appropriate guidance and escalation.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in French and English would be considered a strong asset.
• Understanding of Quebec media landscape would be considered a strong 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:Montreal, London, Toronto, or Winnipeg.

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’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand 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 annuallytowardseducation 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 andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.

• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.

• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

Learn moreabout Canada Life .

We’recommitted 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 handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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