Manager, Media Relations and Public Affairs

2 months ago


Montréal QC, Canada Intact Full time

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are
- here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

**About the role**

**Manager, Media Relations and Public Affairs**

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are - here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

**About The Team**

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.

**The Manager, Media Relations and Public Affairs, Is Responsible For**
- Managing media relations for IFC in both French and English - responding to inquiries and proactively pitching stories.
- Managing issues and crisis communications on an as-needed basis, liaising with and working alongside colleagues from across the organization.
- Developing and executing on public affairs strategies and initiatives in Quebec and nationally.
- Responding to requests from various internal and external stakeholders, including writing, editing and proofreading a range of communication materials such as press releases, key messages, and communication plans.
- Ensuring all external communications support Intact’s brand and image and are connected to the corporate objectives and strategy.
- Leading a team of individual contributors.

**What Success Looks Like**
- Executes on key external communications projects and initiatives that contribute meaningfully towards Corporate Communications’ objectives and action plan, and Intact’s corporate objectives and strategy.
- Builds strong relationships with internal business partners and colleagues across the organization.
- Develops and fosters a network of key external partners and contacts, including Quebec and national media.
- Strives to live Intact’s Values and Leadership Success Factors, and is a role model to others.

**Specific Experience/Requirements And Working Conditions**
- Bachelor's degree in communications/mass media/public relations, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
- At least 7-10 years of experience working in media relations and external communications
- Excellent writing and communication 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.
- No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Bilingualism (French - English) is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking and French-speaking colleagues across the country.

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**What we offer**

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

- 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 phys



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