Senior Communications Specialist

Sun Life; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

15 vacation days

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to translate complex initiatives into clear narratives and polished presentations. You will counsel executives, shape messages for employees and stakeholders, and support cross‑functional corporate office priorities.

The role requires strong writing, editing and PowerPoint skills, with experience across digital, video and social channels. Hybrid work and a collaborative culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• University degree in communications, journalism, marketing or PR.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into concise, audience-friendly content.
• Experience creating executive-ready PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong storytelling across digital, video and social channels.
• Knowledge of media landscape and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications support for Finance, Legal and Sun Life Asset Management.
• Prepare presentations, speeches, briefing materials and web content.
• Develop materials for executive meetings and town halls.
• Tailor content for various channels and audiences including social media.
• Advise on partnerships and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Build media relationships and generate proactive pitching ideas.
• Manage internal distribution via email platforms and intranet.
• Analyze and report on program effectiveness.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing & proofreading

Executive presentation design

Strategic communications

Stakeholder collaboration

Media relations

Education

University degree in communications or related field

Tools

HTML

Adobe Creative Suite

Content management systems

Media monitoring systems

Collaborative platforms

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description

• Please note this is a 14-month contract opportunity***

About the role

The Senior Communications Specialist is a hands‑on opportunity for a seasoned communications professional who is comfortable stepping into complex work quickly and delivering with confidence. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, this role provides strategic counsel and executional support across our Corporate Office functions, helping translate complex initiatives into clear, compelling narratives and polished presentations that inform, align, and inspire employees and stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Provide communications support for Finance, Legal, and Sun Life Asset Management by writing and editing presentations, speeches, briefing/media materials, web content and developing other communications materials.
• Develop materials and support for executive meetings and events, including town halls, ensuring aligned messaging, visually engaging materials, and seamless delivery.
• Leverage communications channels to engage employees and stakeholders, tailoring content and visuals to the platform and audience, including social media.
• Develop recommendations and provide communications advice that strengthen partnerships and foster relationships between business partners to further corporate priorities.
• Build positive media relationships that further Sun Life’s reputation and business priorities through the identification of key media opportunities and generation of proactive and timely pitching ideas.
• Manage internal distribution of company messages through our global email platform and the company’s intranet.
• Analyze effectiveness of communication programs and strategies, reporting on results.

What do you need to succeed?

• 3–5 years in a communications, public relations, consulting or journalism role, in a corporate or agency environment.
• University degree in a related field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc.).
• Understanding of the external environment, media landscape and how to tell impactful stories relevant to Sun Life’s audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail and an ability to translate complex ideas into concise, audience-friendly content.
• Strong visual communications skills, with demonstrated experience creating polished, executive-ready PowerPoint presentations that turn complex information into clear, visually engaging stories.
• Experience creating content across digital, video, social media, and other technology platforms.
• Hands on experience communicating through various channels (print, online, social media, etc.). Strong understanding of measurement best practices and tools for both internal and external communications.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, learn new systems quickly, and exercise sound judgment independently.
• Creative, strong team player who works well with other team members and business partners.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, content management and distribution systems, media monitoring systems, and online collaboration platforms
• Understanding of Corporate Office functions including Finance, Legal, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and Compliance, as well as asset management.
• Previous financial services, insurance or pension industry experience, with CSC designation considered an asset
• Experience working for a public company and/or supporting executive communications.
• Working knowledge and / or fluent in French.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• 15 vacation days
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e‑mail a request to [e-mail].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 60,000/60 000 - 97,000/97 000

Job Category: Communications

Posting End Date: 29/09/2026