Senior Communications Advisor, Executive Communications

3 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Intact Full time

Job Title: Senior Communications Advisor

Company: Intact Financial Corporation

At Intact Financial Corporation, we're passionate about helping people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. As a Senior Communications Advisor, you'll play a key role in shaping the company's narrative and elevating the profile of our C-suite executives.

About the Role

The Corporate Communications team leads Intact Financial Corporation's Internal and External Communications in support of IFC's business objectives and strategic roadmap. This includes:

  • Supporting and amplifying the common elements that bring us together, define our unique culture, and drive outperformance.
  • Enhancing employee engagement across IFC – emphasizing what makes us a winning team.
  • Protecting and promoting the IFC brand and reputation globally.
  • Elevating IFC's role in helping to build resilient communities where we do business.
  • Amplifying IFC's knowledge, expertise, and thought leadership in our key markets.

Within the Corporate Communications team, the Executive Communications team is responsible for developing and executing communication plans that elevate the profile of C-suite executives and share the key elements of Intact's strategy. This includes the management of various executive engagements, internal and external events, employee blogs, and social media accounts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes communications strategies that elevate the profile of C-suite executives and share the key elements of Intact's strategy.
  • Demonstrates strategic thinking by ensuring alignment of messaging and approach with Intact's brands and subsidiaries.
  • Works with key communication colleagues across the business to assess communication opportunities for executives.
  • Establishes productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to instill collaboration, share news, and create simple, engaging, and meaningful messages to support Intact's storytelling efforts.
  • Tactics should consider multimedia options, events, and other innovative and creative ways to tell stories and achieve objectives.

Content Development

  • Ensures executive communications are effective, consistent in tone and style.
  • Shows strong project management skills, including workback schedules, content feedback and approvals, coordination of various task owners, and reporting and measurement.
  • Based on approved key messages, creates, reviews, edits, and adapts executive communications pieces (announcements, briefing notes, speeches, video scripts, social media posts, etc.) to reach various audiences in a meaningful way.
  • Based on clear KPIs and other metrics, measures success for all projects and provides recommendations based on findings and learnings.

Corporate Affairs & Communications Team Support

  • Actively supports and collaborates with other Executive Communications team members, including with special projects to meet broader team objectives and Intact executive needs.
  • Actively participates in all meetings, and quarterly and monthly plan development.
  • Represents Corporate Affairs and Communications and brings support to special projects and committees, as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communications/mass media/editing, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • At least 7 years of experience.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Ability to create alignment among multiple stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and expectations simultaneously.
  • Highly organized and able to manage workflow efficiently with autonomy and flexibility and without continuous supervision.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • Regular travel throughout the year within Canada to support events on-site. Limited travel internationally is required.
  • Fluency with certain graphic or video production/editing tools (such as Photoshop or Canvas) an asset.
  • No Canadian work experience required; must be eligible to work in Canada.
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required.

What We Offer

  • A financial rewards program that recognizes your success.
  • An industry-leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased.
  • An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year.
  • An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle.
  • Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change, and connecting with colleagues.
  • A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs.
  • Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships, and provide development opportunities.
  • Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow.
  • A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.



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