Strategic Communications Leader

1 week ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada BDC Full time

About BDC

BDC is a leading financial institution that supports Canadian entrepreneurs and small businesses. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Communications Leader to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for establishing BDC's strategic positioning in the marketplace and leading our overall external communication strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and Implement Communication Strategies
    • 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.
  • Manage Public Relations and Media Relations
    • Oversee public relations activities, including 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.
    • Act as senior counsel for business continuity initiatives related to both operational and cybersecurity risks.
  • Lead Stakeholder Engagement
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Lead a Team of Professionals
    • 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.

Requirements

  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, journalism, MBA, or a related field.
  • Experience
    • Fifteen years of business experience, with five to eight years in a senior management role; experience in leading managers is key.
  • Skills
    • Mobilizing leadership skills, managerial courage, and strong executive presence and ease.
    • Excellent writing and creative skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior leadership and interface effectively and positively with clients and stakeholders.
    • Exceptional organization skills with the ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
    • Innovative, problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.
    • Political sensitivity and ability to think strategically.
    • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
    • Excellent English and French skills, both oral and written.

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