Coordinator, Corporate Communication (18 month Contract)

Economical; Toronto; Hybride; CAD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Definity is seeking a junior communications professional to support internal and external programs across multiple channels. You will draft materials, conduct research, coordinate deliverables, and help with communications initiatives that align with corporate narrative and brand standards.

You will create, edit, and publish content across newsletters, intranet, social channels, and announcements, while monitoring performance and extracting insights to optimize strategies.

Qualifications

• At least two years in communications, ideally in financial services or a public company
• Strong content planning and creation capabilities to drive storytelling and engagement
• Experience with multi-channel marketing and communication teams
• Excellent project management and channel planning skills
• Proven ability to measure and analyze impact of communications and engagement efforts
• Knowledge of French is an asset but not a requirement
• Post-secondary degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or Finance
• Post-graduate certification in related discipline is an asset

Responsabilités

• Draft communication materials, conduct research, coordinate deliverables and support initiatives that advance business objectives
• Create, edit, and proofread clear, audience-focused communications across channels
• Support publishing of newsletters, intranet content, social media and corporate announcements
• Conduct media monitoring and assist with news release development and media relations
• Monitor effectiveness with reporting, analytics and stakeholder feedback; develop optimization recommendations
• Build strong relationships across Corporate Communication and business units to ensure timely delivery

Connaissances

Content planning

Storytelling

Project management

Analytics & reporting

Cross-channel collaboration

French (asset)

Communication

Research

Formation

BA/BS in English, Communications, PR, Marketing or Finance

Post-graduate certification (asset)

Description du poste

Toronto, ONT, Canada and 1 more

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Communications, this position will play an important role in our team’s mission to inspire and engage our audiences through compelling stories . The role will be responsible for supporting communication deliverables and outputs within the Corporate Communication team at Definity. Working closely with a collaborative team of communicators who specialize in employee communication, media relations, corporate affairs, executive communication, and events, this role will involve supporting communications across a variety of channels, research, and reporting.

This role is an excellent fit for a junior communications professional with an interest in financial services who wants to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and business units.

What to Expect:

• Support the development and execution of internal and external communication plans by drafting communication materials, conducting research, coordinating deliverables, and supporting communications initiatives that advance business objectives
• Create, edit, and proofread clear, compelling, and audience-focused communications across a variety of channels, ensuring all content aligns with Definity's corporate narrative, brand standards, and communications style guidelines
• Support the management and publishing of communication channels, including employee newsletters, intranet content, social media channels, corporate announcements, and other communication vehicles
• Conduct media monitoring and research, support news release development and distribution, maintain media tracking reports, and assist with media relations activities as required
• Monitor communication effectiveness through reporting, analytics, research, and stakeholder feedback. Support the development of recommendations to optimize communication strategies, tactics, and channel performance
• Build strong working relationships across the Corporate Communication team and with business partners throughout the organization to support the timely delivery of communication initiatives and ensure alignment with business priorities

What you Bring:

• Must have at least two years of communication experience, ideally within financial services or a public company environment
• Superb content planning and creation capabilities to further storytelling and drive engagement
• Experience collaborating with integrated multi-channel marketing and communication teams
• Excellent project management, channel planning, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to measure and analyze impact of communication and engagement efforts
• Knowledge of French is an asset but not a requirement
• Post-secondary degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or Finance
• Post-graduate certification in related discipline an asset

Salary Range:

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by [e-mail].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).