Communications Consultant, Intranet & Communications

Co-operators; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Medical and wellness programs

Volunteer days

Job summary

CGL is seeking a Communication Consultant to oversee our internal Intranet Strategy and Content Strategy. The role requires strong planning, writing and project management skills, with a focus on internal audiences.

You will work with management and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic communications that align with company goals, and you will contribute by writing and editing content for multiple channels while staying current with trends.

Qualifications

• University degree in Communications or equivalent preferred.
• 5–7 years of business experience providing communication consultation, planning expertise and project management for corporate projects.
• Proven experience in planning and executing complex communication programs with measurement.

Responsibilities

• Consult with internal clients to determine objectives and scale of requirements; develop recommendations and strategic solutions for internal communication programs.
• Lead execution of plan elements, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery with measurement.
• Align corporate communication activities with company strategy and collaborate with management.

Skills

Communication planning

Project management

Writing & editing

SharePoint experience

Education

University degree in Communications

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Company: CGL

Department: Marketing/Communications

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)

Language: This role operates in English.

Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

The Communication Consultant is responsible the oversight of our internal Intranet Strategy and Content Strategy. In overseeing these projects, the Communication Consultant applies highly developed communication planning, project management, implementation, measurement and writing skills.

How You Will Create Impact

• Consult with internal clients to determine their objectives and establish the scope of their requirements. Develop creative recommendations and strategic solutions for communication programs targeted to internal audiences.
• Lead the execution of all plan elements, including measurement, ensuring programs and projects are successfully delivered on time and on budget.
• Work with management and as part of a team, to align corporate communication activities with strategy across the company.
• Write and edit content for a wide range of communication initiatives and mediums.
• Monitor and apply communication best practices and current/emerging trends.

To Join Our Team

• University degree in Communications, preferred
• At least 5-7 years of business experience providing communication consultation, planning expertise and project management skills, to a variety of corporate projects and initiatives.
• Proven experience in communication planning and execution with demonstrated results in coordinating and leading all aspects of complex communication programs, including measurement.
• Experience with SharePoint is an asset
• Highly skilled writing (for a variety of print and online mediums), editing and research skills; the ability to perform these tasks quickly and to deadline.

How You Will Succeed

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

What You Need To Know

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Expected salary $72,847.00 to $121,411.00

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.