Senior Consultant, Francization, Office of the President, Quebec

Sun Life Financial; Montreal; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant for Francization to lead and implement strategic initiatives. This role requires a proactive leader with excellent project management skills and fluency in both English and French. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and execute the annual francization strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering an inclusive environment. Join a company that values diversity and commitment to employee well-being, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive atmosphere that champions innovation and transformation.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Recognition for Mental Health at Work

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong project management skills and autonomy needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual francization strategy.
• Provide high-level advice on francization best practices.
• Manage the Francization Committee and related initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Autonomy

Reliability

Resourcefulness

Influential Leadership

Consultation Skills

Facilitation Skills

Clear Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Consultant, Francization, Office of the President, Quebec

Apply locations Montreal, Quebec

time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR00110553

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

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, Outreach and Communications, Office of the President of SunLife in Quebec, the Senior Consultant plays an important role in the development and deployment of the organization’s francization strategy. As such, they set guidelines and plan and manage francization initiatives. The Senior Consultant works closely with the Office of the President, the Francization Committee and various internal stakeholders. Their project management skills, extensive autonomy and high-level advisory role make them an indispensable expert in the development and maintenance of francization best practices.

What will you do:

Help develop the annual francization strategy

• In collaboration with the Director and the Francization Committee, define francization-related objectives, priorities and actions to be deployed in line with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company and its key issues, as well as industry trends, so that these can be considered in developing the annual strategy.
• Provide high-level advice to the President and CEO of Sun Life in Quebec, the Francization Committee and key stakeholders on francization best practices.
• Track budgets required to implement the strategy.

Implement the annual francization plan

• Diligently deploy the annual strategy and identified actions.
• Monitor and collaborate on work related to Law 14.
• Manage the Francization Committee and its subcommittees as required.
• Act as the contact point for the Office québécois de la langue française for all francization issues and the preparation of various reports.
• Manage the Francization mailbox and ensure rigorous follow-up of requests, comments and suggestions received, in collaboration with internal partners.
• Develop appropriate project tracking tools and regularly monitor performance indicators and review them annually.
• Monitor market practices for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on various projects related to communications and marketing with the Office of the President's team.

What do you need to succeed:

• Excellent project management skills.
• High degree of autonomy, reliability and resourcefulness.
• Ability to be proactive and results-oriented.
• Ability to write clearly.
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to exercise influential leadership with strong consultation and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in English and French (spoken and written) required due to frequent interactions with internal English- and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

• Knowledge and experience in a large company or with financial services industry.
• Experience in francization.

What's in it for you:

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential.
• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada.
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.

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].

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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

Salary Range: 78,000/78 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category: Project Management - Process

Posting End Date: 08/05/2025

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