Manager, corporate communications

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled communications professional to join their Corporate Affairs team. In this role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and implement effective communication strategies that support business objectives. Your expertise in writing, editing, and analytical skills will be crucial in distilling complex information into clear messages. You will lead initiatives that enhance internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with company standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values growth and innovation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Accident and Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Performance Incentives

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in communications or related fields.
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to distill complex information into key messages.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes communication strategies aligned with business needs.
• Acts as a trusted advisor and leads change management activities.
• Measures and evaluates the impact of communication initiatives.

Skills

Writing and Editing

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Influence Skills

Data-driven Decision Making

Education

Post-secondary degree in Communications

Degree in Public Relations

Degree in Journalism

Job description

Application Deadline:

05/11/2025

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Corporate Affairs

Works collaboratively with business/group and stakeholders to assess communications needs, recommend communications plans & solutions, secure necessary approvals, and create/deliver communication solutions that effectively support and address communications needs. Sources content and feedback, assesses information and translates thoughts into effective communications solutions. Delivers high quality communications solutions that target audiences can easily access, understand and action that are aligned with company standards.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Makes recommendations and solves problems to ensure communication solutions are implemented.
• Leads the communications strategy planning process, providing strategic, professional counsel, planning, and direction to leaders.
• Develops strategies and tools to measure, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of communications initiatives.
• Monitors and tracks performance, addressing any issues.
• Makes recommendations for improvements based on insights.
• Leads the execution of communication solutions; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Leads business/group change management activities from a communications perspective.
• Assesses communications requests for relevancy, appropriateness, pacing, sequencing, and alignment to business priorities.
• Gathers content from multiple sources and develops communications for various channels including leadership messages, intranets, town halls, newsletters, videos, presentations, and social media.
• Identifies and liaises with stakeholders about opportunities for communications to other groups (e.g., customers, media) to increase effectiveness and alignment.
• Assists and/or leads planning, development, and execution of events and conferences.
• Acts as lead communications role in coded/confidential projects.
• Reviews progress to plans and escalates issues.
• Recommends, develops, and executes communication plans aligned with business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides communications advice and guidance on principles, programs, approaches, message development, vehicle selection, and implementation.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to inform communication solutions.
• Leads or participates in defining communication plans to influence or change behavior, developing tailored messaging and selecting distribution channels.
• Reviews material for quality standards, including translation requirements.
• Coordinates, distributes, and publishes communication solutions.
• Measures and evaluates the impact of communications, gathering feedback and assessing content and platform effectiveness.
• Recommends improvements to content and platforms, ensuring relevance and currency.
• Remains updated on communication trends, tools, and methods, making application recommendations.
• Builds relationships across the company to stay informed of newsworthy items for communication.
• Establishes effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Seeks continuous improvement opportunities for communication processes and leads initiatives.
• Primarily focuses on business/group within BMO, with potential enterprise-wide scope.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical, and technical support.
• Uses judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within rules.
• Works independently, handling non-routine situations.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically 5-7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• In-depth writing and editing skills.
• Ability to distill technical and complex information into key messages suitable for the audience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency from extensive education and business experience.
• In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and team skills.
• In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth influence skills.
• Data-driven decision-making abilities.

Salary : $68,000.00 - $126,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications, and may include commissions. Salaries for part-time roles are pro-rated based on hours worked. For commission roles, the listed salary is the expected target for the first year.

BMO’s total compensation may include performance incentives, bonuses, perks, and rewards. Benefits include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement plans. More details at https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards.

About Us

At BMO, our purpose is to "Boldly Grow the Good" in business and life, creating positive change for customers, communities, and people. We innovate, push boundaries, and transform lives and businesses, powering global economic growth.

As part of BMO, you are valued, respected, and heard, with opportunities to grow and impact. We support your development with training, coaching, and networking. Visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for all candidates during the selection process. To request accommodations, contact your recruiter.

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