Communications Advisor II, Executive Communications

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada seeks a Communications Advisor II to enhance employee engagement and support executive communications. This role involves planning events, creating video content, and collaborating with senior executives to promote the company's brand and values. The ideal candidate will have a degree in communications and experience in a corporate setting, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flex Pension and Benefits Package

Flexible Work Arrangements

Annual Wellness Account

Community Impact Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of communications experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience working directly with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external events, including logistics and invitations.
• Track and report on performance of executive communications.
• Draft communications for review and translation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Communications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

The Corporate Communications team leads Intact Financial Corporation’s internal and external communications in support of IFC’s business objectives and strategic roadmap. This includes:

• Supporting and amplifying the common elements that bring us together, define our unique culture and drive outperformance.
• Enhancing employee engagement across IFC – emphasizing what makes us a winning team.
• Protecting and promoting the IFC brand and reputation globally.
• Elevating IFC’s role in helping to build resilient communities where we do business.
• Amplifying IFC’s knowledge, expertise and thought leadership in our key markets.

Within the Corporate Communications team, the Executive Communications team is responsible for developing and executing communication plans that elevate the profile of the global and Canadian CEOs (and additional senior executives) and that share the key elements of Intact’s strategy. This includes the management of various executive engagements, internal and external events, employee blogs and social media accounts.

As a Communications Advisor II, you will work in close collaboration with the Executive Communications team on a wide range of communications programs and initiatives to support Intact’s Canadian and global CEOs. You will be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities., including assisting with events, including logistics, executing promotions plans, tracking event metrics and creating video content. You will also be responsible for distributing and posting communications on our various channels as well as KPI tracking and creating reports to help identify opportunities to strengthen employee communications globally. The successful candidate will report into the Manager of Executive Communications and can be based at our Toronto (700 University Av.) or Montreal (2020, Robert-Bourassa Blvd) office.

What you’ll do here:

• Work closely with our Senior Events Advisor to plan and execute our quarterly Manager webcast and employee webcast, Connecting Coast to Coast.
• Support internal and external events including developing briefs, working with IT on logistics and sending invitations.
• Lead the production of video content for our quarterly employee webcast. This involves working with internal stakeholders to ideate, develop and execute a quarterly video.
• Track, measure and report on performance of exec communications (email, Intranet, video, LinkedIn, etc.) on a monthly basis.
• Collect metrics on our global content from partners in the US, UK, Europe and present findings on a monthly basis.
• Distribute executive communication to employees in Canada and coordinate the distribution with other Canadian brands and partners in the US, UK and Europe.
• Monitor Corporate Communications mailbox for employee feedback, record and close employee questions when required.
• Post from CEOs’ LinkedIn accounts and monitor accounts for questions, comments, or complaints. Work with the media and customer service team if any need to be addressed.
• Review, update and maintain Executive Communications content calendar.
• Attend weekly editorial calendar meetings and share updates on behalf of Executive Communications.
• Draft communications, including sending for review, approvals and translation

What you bring to the table:

• An undergraduate degree with specialization in communications, public relations, journalism or a related discipline, or any combination of training and experience deemed relevant for the role.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of communications experience working in a corporate or similar environment.
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Experience working directly with senior executives.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail - you can spot a typo a mile away!
• Takes initiative, is flexible and adapts easily to change
• Committed to delivering high standards
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills to support the team
• Highly computer literate with strong command of MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Creative and willing to try new ideas
• Experience with design and video creation an asset
• Experience providing back-end support to IT platforms and/or basic multimedia production an asset, with a desire to expand skills
• French is a strong asset. For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism (English/French) is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

What Success Looks Like:

• Contributes meaningfully to the Executive Communications and Corporate Communications team, our objectives and action plan
• Supports and delivers results for our key stakeholders and internal business partners
• Builds strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues
• Implements effective processes and best practices in all projects.
• Strives to live the IFC Values

#LI- Hybrid

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.