Manager, Employee Communications

IABC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) seeks a Manager, Employee Communications to serve as a Communications Business Partner within assigned business units. You will develop holistic plans, coordinate execution, review content, and manage issues and crisis communications specific to each unit, reporting to the Director, Employee Communications.

Based in Victoria, BC, you will work with the COO function to ensure strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, and effective

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive communications experience within a professional, corporate service-based organization.
• Experience in financial services or institutional investing is an asset.
• Excellent advisory skills with the ability to influence senior audiences.
• Proficiency in using AI tools for content creation, analysis and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business unit leadership and identify opportunities to advance business objectives.
• Develop and execute holistic internal, external and client-facing communications plans.
• Advise on content strategy and ensure alignment with brand standards and objectives.
• Lead issues and crisis communications and coordinate cross-functional execution.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Media relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship management

AI content tools

Education

Post-secondary education in business, communications, public relations, journalism, finance or a related field

Job description

Manager, Employee CommunicationsPosted: September 15, 2026BCI * BCIPublishedSeptember 15, 2026Location750 Pandora Ave, Victoria, CanadaJob TypeFull-timeLevel of ExperienceBusiness leaderJob LocationOn-SiteSpecific Date (Application Deadline)10/06/26### DescriptionAbout Us British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.POSTING CLOSE DATE: October 6, 2026BCI invests $313 billion on behalf of British Columbians, a dynamic, investment-led organization operating at global scale. This role sits right at that crossroads: a Communications Business Partner embedded with business unit leadership, turning complex priorities into communications that land, helping stakeholders tell their story, and driving the operational excellence of the firm.We are on the cutting edge, and AI is already woven into how our teams work, and we're looking for someone just as curious about using AI tools to sharpen our service offering.You'll bring 6+ years of progressive communications experience and a service-first mindset that makes you a trusted advisor to our partners.This role is based in our Victoria, BC office.THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Director, Employee Communications, the Manager, Employee Communications acts as a Communications Business Partner for assigned business units, developing and leading holistic communication plans, coordinating execution, reviewing content, and managing issues and crisis communications specific to each unit.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) oversees day-to-day corporate operations which support the investment activity of approximately $300B of gross assets under management. The Office of the COO encourages strong relationships with clients and the financial community, finds efficiencies in our systems and processes, ensures that we meet our Three-Year Business Plan objectives, and adheres to best practices in business operations planning. The COO is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the Operations group at BCI, which includes the following business functions: Global Properties and Workplace Solutions, Corporate Risk & Audit, Finance, Investment Operations, and Technology.The Office of the Chief Operating Officer provides strategic oversight and operational excellence across BCI's enterprise functions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and effective execution of business strategy.The Global Communications function operates within the Office of the COO and plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing BCI's relationships with its clients and stakeholders through world-class strategic engagement. Global Communications is responsible for managing BCI's brand, reputation, media relations, global profile, and industry partnerships. The function communicates effectively with both internal and external audiences, representing BCI's interests and strategic priorities. Overall, the Global Communications function is vital for ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, organizational alignment, reputation protection, and the organization's long-term success.WHAT YOU BRING Post-secondary education in business, communications, public relations, journalism, finance or a related field 6+ years of progressive communications experience within a professional, corporate service-based organization, including leadership experience; experience in financial services or institutional investing is an asset An understanding of institutional investing across public and private markets (e.g., capital markets, private credit, infrastructure, and renewable resources) is an asset Project management experience managing complex, integrated communication projects Relationship owner with a service-first mindset, taking full accountability for business partner satisfaction, anticipating needs, building trust, and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders Media relations experience is considered an asset, particularly experience managing media inquiries and responses on behalf of a corporate function and building that function’s external and internal profile Excellent advisory skills and ability to influence senior audiences Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including multi-channel experience Ability to develop relationships and navigate a complex global organization that operates in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in using AI tools for content creation, analysis, and distribution, and curiosity and creativity in exploring how AI can improve both individual work and broader team processesWHAT YOU WILL DO Strategic Partnership & PlanningIntegrates deeply within assigned business unit to understand its strategic priorities, challenges, and market context Serves as a trusted advisor to business unit leadership, providing strategic communications counsel and identifying opportunities to advance business objectives Develops, leads, and executes holistic communications plans (internal, external, and client-facing), ensuring alignment with unit and BCI-wide strategy Advises on content strategy, leveraging Global Communications’ capabilities and asset-class subject matter expertise Supports leadership communications, including executive messaging, town hall approach, and profile-building initiativesCommunications Coordination & DeliveryActs as the primary \"front door\" for business unit leadership into the broader BCI Communications function, managing the overall communications relationship Facilitates seamless execution of communications plans, ensuring timely delivery across the Communications team Engages and coordinates resources from across the Communications team (e.g., content development, execution, publication, event coordination) as required Develops and reviews content produced by the communications team to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with business objectives and brand standards Serves as the primary liaison for assigned business units’ content contributions to BCI's annual report and other key corporate publications Partners with Digital Platforms team to track and report on communications effectiveness, using engagement data and feedback to improve reach, relevance, and impact Keeps abreast of relevant industry-specific AI capabilities and best practicesIssues & Crisis ManagementEstablishes processes to identify and manage emerging issues relating to the business unit Leads the coordination and response to emerging issues, developing communications strategies for different partners and geographies to mitigate impact on BCI’s reputation Contributes to preparing BCI’s crisis communication plan and strategies, and supports BCI’s communication response to crisis situations relevant to assigned business unitLeadershipActs as delegate for the Director, Employee Communications as required Fosters a culture of innovation and improvement, evaluating emerging technologies and approaches to enhance communications effectiveness and efficiency As applicable, where the role has direct reports: Leads, manages, and develops a high-performing team Oversees their performance management process, providing mentoring and development opportunitiesWHERE YOU WILL WORK This role is based in our downtown Victoria, BC office. BCI is an in-person, collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely up to one day per week.SALARY RANGE The annualized salary range for this Victoria based role is CAD $125,000 - $150,000.Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to undergo a criminal record search, education and designation verification; to provide a declaration of no previous or current criminal status; and to comply with our corporate Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct.