Communications Specialist

**Note**: This role is supported by a hybrid or remote work arrangement.

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- Building and implementing communication plans for both internal and external audiences
- Coordinating with team members on the assignment, progress, and delivery of projects using online marketing automation technology
- Tracking performance of communications and content to proactively identify effective or evolved communications solutions
- Developing marketing collateral, including briefing and project management of digital and print Demonstrating our strategic objectives and the Mission, Vision & Values of the organization in your work and mindset
- Creating business-specific content to deliver and strengthen brand awareness
- Taking a proactive approach to coordinating ongoing content, independently and with internal teams
- Supporting senior leadership and subsidiaries of Financial Horizons with key messaging and presentations
- Awareness of marketing communication trends and recommending solutions suited to the company and financial services industry
- Staying informed of industry news and developments to support our marketing and communication efforts
- Provide national & regional events support, including promotion and building content for professional development and reward and recognition programs
- Any other duties as assigned

**You’ll thrive in this role if**:

- You pride yourself on delivering high-quality work with creative influence
- You enjoy the energy of collaboration but also thrive working independently
- Writing and grammar are your thing, and you’re proud of it
- You’re an expert communicator with advanced writing and editing skills
- You can manage and balance multiple projects
- You’ve perfected the art of time management
- Your organizational skills rival those of Martha Stewart
- To you, customer service is more than a term - it’s about connecting and relationship building
- Bringing brand guidelines to life with tone and voice comes naturally
- Degree or education relevant to Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or similar

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**Key qualifications**:

- Education or work experience relevant to Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or similar

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**What you bring to the table**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a communications role
- Familiarity with Canadian Press Style practices is preferred
- Adept with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience creating digital communications, particularly in terms of web content
- Experience writing and creating content for a wide range of marketing and communications strategies, including web, video scripts, and social media

**Bonus if you have**:

- Experience with Marketo marketing automation software - strong asset
- Experience with Google Analytics, reporting, and SEO
- Experience in financial/insurance sectors

**Benefits & Perks**:
As a member of the FH family you can expect a professional yet engaging, supportive and family like environment - our company started with 4 employees An organization that lives and breathes its DRIVER Values.

These are some of the benefits we provide:

- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- Excellent Group Benefits plan
- Group Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Flexible Personal Days to support employee or family illness, emergency, etc.
- Rewards & Recognition program that celebrates impactful performance (peer to peer) and personal and professional life milestones
- Market-leading Wellness Credit program
- Personal and professional programs that allow you to grow, learn and develop including on-demand e-learning courses, tuition reimbursement and leadership development

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