Senior Communications Specialist

Canada Life; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards and Recognition

Community

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a communications specialist to develop content for email, intranet, events, and social media. You will work with cross-functional partners to ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and timely across channels.

The role emphasizes storytelling, editing, and project management within a national team, with opportunities to influence communications strategy and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in communications or related field (equivalents considered).
• 3–5 years of progressive communications experience across audiences, channels, and platforms.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work on tight timelines.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with national teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for email, intranet, events, SharePoint, and social media across channels.
• Assess project communications objectives, audiences, and deliverables to support program execution.
• Build relationships with partners to understand priorities and communication needs.
• Manage deliverables and raise issues to Communications Manager when needed.
• Coordinate with internal creative teams for consistent messaging and language.

Skills

Content writing

Editing

Storytelling

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

SharePoint Online

Teams

Microsoft Live Events

PowerPoint

Job description

Permanent Full Time

What You Will Do

• Develop content and copy for a variety of channels and media, including email, SharePoint, intranet sites, events, PowerPoint presentations, social media and video.
• Actively participate in content development by assessing project communication plans; isolating objectives and goals; identifying target audiences and their communication needs and completing deliverables that support program execution.
• Build strong relationships with business partners and leaders across various portfolios to understand ongoing priorities and communication needs.
• Manage deliverables and elevate issues or conflicting priorities to the Communications Manager and portfolio leadership.
• Liaise and consult with a variety of internal creative partners in production, including Community Relations, Media Production, Digital Services and Translation Services.
• Deliver creative, impactful content solutions by collaborating with cross-functional project teams to ensure consistent messaging, positioning, timing and language across internal and external audiences.
• Intake a variety of assigned projects, manage personal production, and deliver the highest quality of communication tactics on time and within scope.

What You Will Bring

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in communications or a related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered)
• 3 to 5 years of progressive communications experience with deployments across multiple audiences, channels and platforms
• Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated creativity in content development, storytelling, writing, and editing skills
• Proven ability to manage personal production, adept at handling concurrent projects and delivering high-quality work within tight timelines
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively on a national team across multiple locations.
• Comfort working in corporate, institutional or similarly fast-paced communications environments characterized by ambiguity, change, and evolving priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other common office software.
• Experience using SharePoint Online, Teams and Microsoft Live Events is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices is considered an asset.

The base salary for this position is between $53,900 - $99,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). 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 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 additionalinvestment 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 Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.