Internal Communications Coordinator

Company Description

OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for a:
**Internal Communications Coordinator - 18 month contract (Hybrid work arrangement**)**

At OTIP, all contracts of at least 12 months are eligible for health and dental benefits, paid sick days, paid vacation days, and optional enrollment into our Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

**Job Description**:
**What you will do**:

- Reviews internal communications by proofreading and editing documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with brand and corporate standards.
- Assists the internal communications team to write, post, and maintain content on the corporate intranet.
- Works with the internal communications manager to support corporate and human resource initiatives and projects across the business.
- Supports the planning and implementation of employee events.
- Assists with the roll-out of internal communication and engagement campaigns.
- Assists with the development of internal videos including script writing, recording and editing video.
- Applies basic design skills and/or provides creative direction to a graphic designer to create collateral as required.
- Supports the maintenance of corporate communications’ processes, templates, and tools.
- Ensures consistency and integrity of the OTIP group of companies’ brands across internal communications, including assisting with the roll-out and maintenance of the corporate proofreading program.

**Qualifications**:
**What you will bring**:

- One to three years’ experience in a communications-related role.
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, including proficiency in the use of the Canadian Press style guide.
- Experience with video creation and editing programs.
- Superior time-management, project-management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive issues with skill, tact and diplomacy.
- Able to synthesize complex information, understand the needs and interests of target audiences, define and articulate messages and generate effective and compelling content for a variety of scenarios and platforms.
- A demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external clientele.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office required, InDesign/Photoshop an asset)
- Knowledge of the insurance industry and/or the Ontario educational system is considered an asset.
- The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.

Additional Information
**What we offer**:

- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Industry-leading employer-paid group benefits that start on your first day
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 100% coverage of continuing education and licensing fees
- Flexible work from home and hybrid options
- Opportunities for advancement
- OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavour to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities._
- As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique._

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