Vice President, External Communications and

2 months ago


Montréal QC, Canada Business Development Bank of Canada Full time

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
- Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few- In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1- A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life- Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, the Vice President (VP), External Communications and Stakeholder Relations is key in establishing BDC's strategic positioning in the marketplace. He or she will lead BDC’s overall external communication strategy, benchmarks, and goals while proactively managing the bank’s reputation from all angles. In addition, they will lead government and external relations, including all stakeholder engagement. Supporting BDC’s strategic priorities, they will own the execution of all external communications and relations.

Data and insights driven, the VP will feed the Bank’s decision making while leveraging cross-functional collaboration and influence to rally colleagues and partners towards a shared approach, and will play a critical role when it comes to crisis management. This leader is all about measures and being intentional in our communications, relations, and public presences.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET- Act as senior advisor to the executive team and senior management on key strategic external communications issues, and act as key contact for the President’s Office. If needed, act as one of BDC's spokespersons.- Lead the creation and planning of integrated external communication and public relations plans in support of our business vision and corporate priorities.- Establish the annual public forums strategy for the President and Chief Executive Officer and other members of the management team.- Oversee the design, production and dissemination of regulatory disclosure documents and other corporate documents and events in support of our transparency mindset (i.e., Annual Report, Annual Public Meeting, Quarterly Results, Board of Directors, etc.).- Lead the development of external communication plans that meet BDC's strategic priorities and oversee the deployment of related strategies, including visibility to BDC’s goals and accomplishments related to sustainability, while enhancing the perception and understanding of our sustainability approach.- Oversee public relations activities, which include the implementation of media relations strategies and the launch of innovative initiatives to increase BDC's media coverage nationally and regionally, both online and offline.-
- Oversee the development of communication strategies related to access to information requests and parliamentary questions.- Drive the Bank’s international relations strategy aligning with the business vision and corporate priorities while contributing to the achievement of our goals.- Plan and manage integrated engagement programs with stakeholders, including stakeholders, influencers, shareholder, etc. to ensure they are in support of our strategic priorities and business objectives.- Collaborate with appropriate business units to strengthen coherent brand building and communications activities, including consistent messaging and the efficient deployment of initiatives.- Establish productive and transparent relations with key government decision-makers to ensure they have a current and complete understanding of BDC priorities, realities and impact.- Provide strategic direction for the proper management of responsible external events to ensure smooth operation and maximize exposure (i.e., announcements, webinars, public speaking, etc)- Lead specific stakeholder outreach initiatives, maintain dialogue and other forms of engagement to understand key concerns and issues and inform review and enhancement of corporate planning and business priorities.- Lead a team of dedicated professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.- Optimize use of resources and define clear performance objectives and indicators to measure impact of work and efforts.- Keep abreast of new trends, best practices and opportunities in the communication and stakeholder areas that may impact BDC.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR- Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, jou



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