Senior Communications Consultant (Temporary - 12 Months)

The Co-operators Group Limited; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Co-operators Group Limited is seeking a Senior Communications Consultant for a 12-month temporary role in a hybrid work model (2 days in office). The role focuses on developing and executing strategic communications initiatives, including events, to support our business goals and leadership messaging.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with executives, and ensure communications align with our brand and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in Communications.
• Post-secondary diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related discipline.
• Expert knowledge in theory and application of communication principles and best practices.
• Strong experience leading and working with vendors and colleagues/business partners to deliver key internal events.
• Accredited Business Communication (ABC) certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development and execution of integrated communications initiatives, including events.
• Develop, write and edit internal and external content, messages, speaking notes, and presentation materials for executive leadership communications.
• Lead the development and execution of key business events.
• Monitor trends in communications planning, strategy and measurement to improve processes.
• Communicate with stakeholders across the organization regarding sensitive issues to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Communications

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communications

Education

Diploma in Communications/PR/Journalism

Job description

Senior Communications Consultant (Temporary - 12 Months)

Job Category: Client Experience, Digital & Marketing

Company: CGL
Department: Marketing/Communications
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

As the Senior Communications Consultant you will independently guide the development and execution of key communications initiatives, including events. You will utilize your highly developed communication planning, relationship-building and business skills to drive the delivery of programs, whether internal or external, that support our strategic initiatives. You will coach, provide guidance, feedback and support the team to enhance communications to protect and advance business goals, leaders, and brand awareness.

How you will create impact:

• Consulting, planning, and executing integrated strategic communication plans to support program initiatives and provide counsel to business partners and senior Executives on strategic initiatives.
• Developing, writing and editing internal and external content, messages, speaking notes, and presentation materials to support executive leadership communications and our strategic initiatives.
• Lead the development and execution of key business events.
• Monitoring and incorporating best practices and trends in communications planning, strategy and measurement to improve processes and procedures.
• Communicating with key stakeholders across the organization regarding sensitive, complex, or confidential issues to achieve optimal business outcomes.

To join our team:

• You have seven years of experience in Communications.
• You have a post-secondary diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline.
• You have expert knowledge in the theory and application of communication principles and best practices.
• You have strong experience leading and working with vendors and colleagues/business partners to successfully deliver key internal events.
• Having the Accredited Business Communication (ABC) certification is an asset.

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Expected salary range $91,058.00 to $141,058.00+

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.