Manager, Communications, Thought Leadership & Strategic Communications

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards and Recognition

ERGs and community

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Manager, Communications, Thought Leadership & Strategic Communications. This permanent full-time role reports to the AVP, Corporate Communications and will drive thought leadership initiatives that strengthen Canada Life’s reputation and support business priorities.

You will collaborate with Brand, Digital and Marketing to amplify executive voices, deliver integrated campaigns and ensure consistent messaging across audiences and channels.

Qualifications

• Experience executing executive communications and strategic communications programs.
• Exceptional speechwriting and executive writing skills for senior leaders.
• Ability to develop content for thought leadership platforms and manage cross-functional input.

Responsibilities

• Guide development and implementation of thought leadership research and campaigns.
• Establish messaging pillars for executive voices across channels.
• Participate in editorial council to prioritize topics and sequence campaigns.
• Develop integrated communications strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Support executives in delivering thought leadership campaigns across audiences.
• Create compelling content for thought leadership platforms (articles, reports, blogs, social content).
• Lead speeches and remarks for senior leaders.
• Collaborate with Brand, Digital, Marketing to drive multi-channel distribution.

Skills

Executive communications

Speechwriting

Content development

Bilingual French and English

Job description

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Manager, Communications, Thought Leadership & Strategic Communications

Description: Permanent Full Time

We are Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Be your best at Canada Life.

Reporting to the AVP, Corporate Communications, you’ll drive the execution of thought leadership initiatives that strengthen Canada Life’s reputation and support business priorities. Working closely with colleagues across Communications, Brand, Digital and Marketing, you will help shape and amplify executive voices, deliver integrated campaigns, and ensure consistent messaging across audiences and channels.

What you will do

• Guide the development and implementation of thought leadership research and campaigns that advance Canada Life’s strategic priorities and reputation.
• Establish positioning pillars and messaging frameworks for executive voices, ensuring consistency across channels and audiences.
• Participate in a cross-functional editorial council to prioritize topics, accelerate activities and sequence campaigns for maximum impact.
• Develop and implement integrated communications strategies aligned with Canada Life’s corporate objectives.
• Support the role of executives in delivering thought leadership campaigns across audiences and channels.
• Develop compelling content for thought leadership platforms, including executive articles, opinion pieces, reports, blogs, social content and other strategic communications assets.
• Lead the development of speeches, presentations and executive remarks for senior leaders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Brand, Digital, Marketing and Communications to drive an integrated, multi-channel distribution strategy.

What you will bring

• Experience executing executive communications and strategic communications programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing content for thought leadership platforms.
• Exceptional speechwriting and executive writing skills, with experience developing speeches, presentations and key messages for senior executives.
• Experience briefing and providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and executives is an asset.
• Video and podcast production experience is an asset.
• Experience creating messaging frameworks, positioning strategies and integrated communications plans.
• Bilingual French and English is an asset.

The base salary for this position is between $84,700 - $134,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

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 additional investment 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 Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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Requisition ID: 6782

Category: Corporate Functions

Location: London, ON, CA Toronto, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA

Date: Aug 19, 2026