Senior Specialist, Communications and Outreach, Office of the President, Quebec

Sun Life Financial; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Specialist in Communications and Outreach. This role involves enhancing public relations initiatives, managing strategic communications projects, and supporting internal and external outreach efforts in a dynamic work environment. Candidates should have strong communications skills, experience in marketing, and be bilingual in French and English. The position offers excellent growth opportunities and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible benefits from day one

Inclusive and respectful environment

Recognized as a Best Workplace

Awarded for Mental Health at Work

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in communications, marketing, or media relations.
• Strong communication and marketing skills.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies.
• Support project management and event logistics.
• Create integrated communication plans tailored to target audiences.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Marketing

Writing

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, marketing or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Specialist, Communications and Outreach, reports to the Director, Outreach and Communications, Office of the President, SunLife Quebec. They support public relations activities, executive outreach within the Quebec market, internal communications, sponsorships, philanthropy, and francization for the Office of the President, SunLife Quebec. The role involves writing engaging communications for internal and external audiences, managing event planning and logistics, conducting analyses, monitoring performance indicators, and working on strategic projects.

This position offers a rewarding career experience in a fast-paced environment for individuals with strong communications skills who wish to develop their talent in public relations, communications, and marketing. Candidates should be passionate, proactive, positive, team-oriented, and willing to take initiative to complete projects. Does this sound like you?

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement public relations, executive outreach within Quebec, internal communications, sponsorships, philanthropy, and francization strategies.
2. Support project management and event logistics, ensuring follow-up with stakeholders and coordinating internal processes.
3. Create and execute integrated communication plans tailored to target audiences and channels, including social media, media outreach, speeches, presentations, advertising, and updates.
4. Identify media opportunities and suggest proactive approaches.
5. Manage the editorial calendar and develop social media tactics to highlight initiatives.
6. Establish indicators to track project effectiveness and results.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in communications, marketing, or media relations; experience in financial services is a plus.
• Strong communication and marketing skills, understanding internal/external audiences and media needs.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to experiment with visual and creative strategies; PowerPoint skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to network within the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, multitask, and deliver results on time.
• Bilingual in French and English.

The successful candidate must be able to work in SunLife’s Montreal office as required.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career advancement with extensive networking potential.
• Flexible benefits from day one to meet personal and family needs.
• Committed to an inclusive, respectful environment that fosters employee potential.
• Recognized as a 2023 Best Workplace in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada.
• Awarded the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work by Excellence Canada, demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being and a positive work culture.