Manager Communications | Great West

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health benefits

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Employee discounts

ERGs & mentorship

Job summary

Great-West Lifeco Inc is seeking a Manager, Internal Communications to support the delivery of global corporate and CEO communications. The role partners with Global HR, focusing on planning, measurement, execution, and leadership within the Office of the CEO.

You will lead communications through internal tools, develop polished presentations, and drive engagement initiatives across regions with a strong emphasis on timely, high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of corporate/internal communications experience.
• Ability to translate strategy into concise employee-ready content.
• Strong writing and timeline-driven delivery in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver C-suite and enterprise communications for Great-West Lifeco.
• Execute employee engagement campaigns and events globally.
• Coordinate messaging across regions while respecting local needs.
• Manage internal communication tools, content calendar and cadence.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Risk, Finance and Investor Relations to ensure consistent tone.

Skills

Tech-savvy communicator

PowerPoint expert

Coordination & execution

AI tools awareness

Strong writing

Discretion with senior leaders

5–10 years experience

Tools

SharePoint

Viva Engage

Email distribution tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Permanent Full Time

Reporting to the Director, Internal Communications & Employee Engagement, the Manager, Internal Communications supports the delivery of global communications with a focus on communication tools and technologies and executive communications support for Great West.

In close partnership with Global HR, the role focuses on communication planning and measurement, execution excellence, employee engagement delivery, and operational leadership within the Office of the CEO.

Role Purpose

This role supports the Director in delivering high-quality, consistent, and timely corporate and CEO communications for Great West, ensuring plans land clearly and effectively with employees and leaders. The role is a key contributor for the new Great West internal communications function, helping turn strategy into action.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver c-suite and enterprise-wide communications
• Execute employee engagement activities, campaigns, and communications for Great West colleagues globally i.e. town halls, leader forums and other employee events aimed at improving engagement and creating sense of pride
• Coordinate communications across global regions and business segments, ensuring consistency of messaging while accommodating regional needs and cultural considerations
• With a high degree of autonomy, manage internal communication tools / channels, content calendar, and cadence
• Works in partnership with HR, Legal, Risk, Finance and Investor Relations and segment / regional communication leads, as well as Canada Life Communications & Marketing teams to ensure consistency of identity and tone where required

Experience And Capability Requirements

• A tech-savvy communicator with demonstrated experience managing internal communications tools and technologies including SharePoint, Viva Engage, email distribution tools, newsletter design tools etc.
• Proficiency and comfort in creating polished, visually appealing, professional PowerPoint presentations
• Exceptional coordination and organizational skills with a focus on documentation, process, execution, and delivery discipline
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and trends, with an appreciation for how they can enhance productivity, communication, and business outcomes
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, ambiguous environment with a strong appreciation for time sensitive delivery
• Strong writing skills with proven experience translating strategic narratives into concise, compelling employee-ready content
• Sound judgement handling sensitive information and a comfort level dealing with senior leadership
• 5-10 years of experience in corporate or internal communications

Operational leadership

• Manage planning, production, and supplier coordination (design, video, presentations)
• Provide leadership for communication processes, governance, and best practices.
• Help navigate and manage distribution lists in a complex global environment

The base salary for this position is between $86,600 - $144,300 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).

Grow with Great-West Lifeco

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

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 annually towards education 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 and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.

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