Manager, Internal Communication

Closing Date: Open until filled
- THE OPPORTUNITY
- BCI (British Columbia Investment Management Corporation) is a leading investment manager focused on managing investments for our clients, which include public sector pension plans, public trusts, and insurance funds. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Client and Internal Communication, the Manager, Internal Communication plays a key leadership role, working closely with the Senior Manager to develop and implement the programs and internal communication strategies that engage employees and connect them to BCI’s purpose, corporate priorities, and clients, and strengthens our reputation and employer brand.
- Ensuring the successful operation and implementation of the internal communication program, the manager takes a strategic, multi-channel approach to content planning and ensures that our content and channel strategies support our employee brand narrative and our business plan.
- The Manager leads a team of communication professionals with a mandate to foster awareness, connection and engagement through strategic internal communications, and leading BCI’s engagement strategies and communication initiatives with staff.
- This is an 18-month fixed-term role located in our downtown Victoria, BC office.
- WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
- The Corporate & Investor Relations (CIR) department plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing BCI's relationships with its clients and stakeholders through world-class engagement and has three core functions: Client Partnerships, Strategic Communications and Corporate & Brand Communications. CIR is responsible for understanding the clients' needs and representing their interests within the organization, helping them develop investment strategies and policies, and communicating effectively with both internal and external audiences. Additionally, CIR manages BCI's media relations, government and industry partnerships, and is responsible for the company's brand and reputation management to ensure long-term success and stakeholder trust.
- Overall, the CIR department is vital for ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, client retention, and the organization's long-term success, maintaining its position as a world-class, trusted and respected investment management organization.
- The Strategic Communications branch deepens BCI’s relationships across its clients, internal teams, and employees through the development and implementation of broad engagement, communication, and visual brand strategies that build awareness, understanding, and knowledge of BCI’s organization and investment strategies.
- WHAT YOU BRING- Post-secondary education, preferably in business, economics, marketing or communication, journalism and/or related experience- Eight to ten years’ experience in internal engagement / communication, preferably in the investment or financial sector and in a leadership capacity- Significant experience and working knowledge of stakeholder engagement and strategic communication principles, with a focus on internal and employee communication and engagement- Project management experience with a track record of managing complex, integrated communication projects- Experience with implementing AI/automation tools in communications is a strong asset- Demonstrated knowledge of institutional investing and finance- Superior skills in employee branding, brand narrative development, strategic communication, communication strategy, digital communication, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience in multi-media communication- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders- Excellent people leadership skills, with the ability to nurture and lead a high performing team and cultivate a positive and engaging team culture- Strong understanding of data analytics and the ability to use data to inform communication strategies- Accreditations with the IABC or CPRS is an asset
- WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Strategic Communication- Supports the Senior Manager in leading the strategic evolution of a global internal communication and engagement program and the execution of internal and integrated communication strategies and campaigns that support our corporate brand, our employee value proposition, and our business strategy and ambitions- Represents internal communications in the development of our Employee Value Proposition and Employer/Employee Brand and its activation across all communication channels- Oversees a team that develops and executes integrated, multi-channel communication strategies that connect employees to BCI’s purpose and corporate/investment activities- Leads annual content planning for internal communications, in partnership with Client Communication and Corporate & Brand Communication- Advises the digital platform lead on content related matters and timing related to the editorial planning across our Internal Communications Cha