Marketing Consultant

**About Us**

**Join the Plannera Team: A Career with Purpose. A Future with Possibilities.**

Join our team of passionate pension and benefits professionals dedicated to helping members build a secure financial future Plannera Pensions & Benefits (Plannera), formerly known as the Public Employees’ Benefits Agency, is on the lookout for talented individuals to become part of our dynamic team of 150 employees. Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Plannera oversees $16 billion in assets across 11 pension plans and 16 benefits programs in the province. As a not-for-profit corporation, we take pride in administering two of Canada's top 100 pension plans—the Public Employees Pension Plan (PEPP), the country’s largest defined contribution plan, and the Municipal Employees' Pension Plan (MEPP). We serve over 900 employers and more than 105,000 plan members, everyone from small-town firefighters to crown corporation executives.

**The Opportunity**

Plannera seeks a highly organized and creative communications professional experienced in marketing, media relations to join our Education and Engagement team. You will be part of a team focused on building relationships with external stakeholders, managing media relations, and promoting Plannera’s brand through various public channels.

As a Marketing Consultant on this team, you will:

- create marketing and strategic communications plans to promote awareness of Plannera’s Brand;
- manage public facing marketing materials;
- develop and implement media relations strategies, including responding to media inquiries and preparing key messaging;
- produce written, graphic and video content for multiple channels;
- develop and manage multi-channel communication campaigns; and
- work with assigned branches in Plannera to develop annual plans and tactics to achieve the branch’s goals, specifically our Human Resources and Executive branch to build brand awareness.
- create communication plans and tactics that support Plannera’s brand and goals, including multi-channel campaigns;
- communicate information to a variety of audiences to educate and promote understanding of Plannera, its programs, and services;
- develop traditional, social and digital content including media releases and public relations materials;
- be proactive, organized, and flexible;
- manage multiple projects in a busy work environment while working as a team and independently; and
- develop and maintain positive relationships with Plannera staff, members and stakeholders.

Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be acquired through a degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field of study, plus related work experience.

Related skills and experience considered to be assets are:

- experience in brand management in a professional context;
- experience in media relations, including developing press releases and responding to media inquiries;
- a knowledge of basic graphic design/desktop publishing, (Ideally using Adobe InDesign);
- knowledge of the financial services industry, pension and benefits industry, business, or economics.

**Why Choose Plannera?**
- ** Industry Leader**: Plannera is recognized as a leader in pension and benefit administration, providing personalized service and consistently achieving high member satisfaction scores.
- ** Global Partnerships**: Our investment fund managers collaborate with some of the world’s leading fund managers, providing strong and diversified pension plan funds.
- ** Diversity and Inclusion**: We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion. Join a team that values and celebrates the unique perspectives each member brings.
- ** Making a Difference**: As a Plannera employee, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members.

**What We Offer**
- A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
- Comprehensive benefits package including a pension to secure your financial future
- Career development, advancement and learning opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave to support your well being

**Posting Closes: February 23, 2025