Director Employee Communications

Mackenzie Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION

Employee Benefits & Insurance

Retirement Savings Programs

Work Life Balance

Inclusive Culture and Diversity

Job summary

Mackenzie Investments, a key part of IGM Financial, seeks a Director, Employee Communications to lead CEO and executive communications across IG Wealth Management and HR. This role requires collaboration with senior leaders, strategic planning, and a focus on effective digital and written communications.

Based in Toronto, Winnipeg or Montreal, the position supports a hybrid work environment with travel to IGM offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or College diploma required in Communications/English/Public Relations or related field.
• 10+ years of experience, including 5 years at a director level leading people in an agency or large conglomerate.
• Experience developing and executing communication plans and measuring effectiveness.
• Proven experience with C-Suite executives in communications and crisis management.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading across channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver employee communications for the CEO of IGM Financial and IG Wealth Management, and for HR, across multiple channels.
• Lead communications for the IG Wealth Management business, including leadership events and executive messaging.
• Collaborate on HR initiatives and change management, leveraging AI to improve processes.
• Oversee enterprise editorial calendar and digital channels for consistent, on-brand messaging.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing communications team.

Skills

Strategic communications

C-Suite experience

Crisis management

Writing & editing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Communications/English/PR

Job description

Job Description

Referral: Level 3

Mackenzie Investments

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310billion in assetsas of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment.Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues!Our Values: Be better;we strive for improvement in everything we do.Be accountable;we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly.Be a team;we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Reporting to the VP, Talent and Communication, theDirector, Employee Communicationswill lead communications for the CEO of IGM Financial and IG Wealth Management, the IG Wealth Management business, Human Resources (HR), and oversee all digital corporate channels, including our intranet and newsletter. The role requires a thorough understanding of business strategies across IGM, effective collaboration across teams and with business leaders, and an external focus to integrate leading best-practices.

The Director role is a people leader role based in Toronto, Winnipeg or Montrealin a hybrid workplace environment – with a minimum of 3 days in the office.Occasional travel is required (e.g. to the other IGM offices in Canada).

Key Accountabilities

Communications Planning & Delivery

• Partner with the VP, Talent and Employee Communications to develop and deliver employee communications for the CEO of IGM Financial, bringing the enterprise strategy, culture and leadership story to life across IGM Financial.
• Lead employee communications for the CEO of IG Wealth Management and the broader IG Wealth Management business, developing and executing integrated communication strategies, leadership events and executive messaging that support business priorities, drive employee understanding and engagement, and connect employees to the IG’s strategy and performance.
• Provide communications counsel and support on key HR initiatives – including culture, leadership capabilities and change management andsupport Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), including managing social media and internal communications.
• Continuously simplify processes and ways of working, leveraging AI and technology where appropriate to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort and free up capacity for work that benefits most from human insight, creativity and connection.

• Collaborate with the Employee Communications leadership team to plan, coordinate and manage the enterprise editorial calendar, ensuring communication activities are aligned, appropriately prioritized and delivered effectively.

Employee Digital Channels

• Oversee optimization of employee digital channels, including weekly newsletter, intranet, leader bulletin, targeted emails and digital boards, ensuring consistent and impactful messagingthat is on-brand
• Lead the digital team to regularly analyze, measure and report on digital communication effectiveness providing actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing and engaged teamthat lives our corporate values – be better, be accountable, be a team: support a growth mindset as well as ongoing career development
• Partner with the Employee Communications leadership team to drive business impact and create a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the broader team

Education, Experience and Leadership Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree or College diploma required, Communications/English/Public Relations or related field preferred; additional designation is an asset
• 10+ years of experience, including 5 years at a director level leading peoplein an agency or large conglomerate
• Must have experience developing and executing communication plans and workbacks, including ability to analyze, measure and report on communication effectiveness
• Proven experience working with C-Suite executives in communications, as well as issues and crisis management with an ability to influence and persuade across all levels of the organization
• Superior research, writing, editing and proofreading to drive compelling content across multiple channels and platforms (digital and in-person)
• Strong organizational and project management skills with experience in managing multiple, diverse projects and tight deadlines with autonomy, while maintaining timely, high-quality work across the team- comfortable wearing a strategic hat and also rolling up sleeves alongside the team to make big things happen
• A proactive and innovative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively, including continuous listening and asking questions to build rapport and alignment
• Responds well to changing priorities and circumstances, and demonstrates resilience and positivity when faced with disruptions or obstacles
• Ability to work independently with good initiative and judgement
• Open to continuous learning and improvement, with an eagerness to adopt and implement new communication best practices, including by leveraging technology such as AI to enhance communication approaches

Work hours may vary; some evening and weekend work may be required;Incumbent should be comfortable self-managing their time and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Please providethreework samples with your application, including an Executive communication and a strategic communications plan with workback.

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $135,000-$165,000 , which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.

Benefits

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION:competitive base salary, performance-weightedbonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matchingcomponent.

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE:competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.

• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS:voluntaryGroup RRSP enrolment with employer matchingcomponent.

• WORK LIFE BALANCE:paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off,WorkPerksdiscount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.

• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY:living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment:As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling.These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by September 8 2026.