Communications Specialist

Permanent Full Time 

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As one of Canada's leading MGAs, Financial Horizons helps over 6,500 independent advisors grow their businesses and achieve their vision of success. Financial Horizons has over 30 offices and more than 350 employees – all focused on amplifying their business with the right opportunities and solutions at the right time for them.  
 

Canada Life acquired Financial Horizons in 2017. Canada Life is a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies and serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States.
 

Financial Horizons continues to operate independently in the marketplace.  

Join a creative, collaborative team making an impact across our organization

We're looking for a Communications Specialist who loves blending creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking. In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic internal marketing and communications team that produces a wide range of creative assets to support marketing campaigns, internal initiatives, external projects, and much more.

As a key contributor at Financial Horizons on our cross-functional team, you'll help bring stories to life—whether through content creation, project coordination, communication planning, or supporting campaigns across multiple channels. You'll work alongside colleagues with expertise in advisor experience, project management, social media, and creative development, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and make your mark.

What you will do

• Develop and implement communication strategies: Create and execute corporate or marketing communication plans that strengthen brand awareness, customer loyalty, and organizational reputation.
• Manage and develop internal communication plans and messages to keep employees informed about organizational initiatives.
• Draft, edit, and distribute communication materials: Copywriting, editing & revision for internal, external and marketing communications, and coordination of ongoing content. Ensure all content meets brand, style, and messaging guidelines.
• Maintain and update communication assets and documentation: Ensure messaging consistency across all channels and maintain up‑to‑date brand materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders: Work closely with marketing, advisor experience teams, and other departments to align communication with organizational goals.
• Brainstorm and execute content ideas that support brand and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with and brief design team members on deliverable associated with the initiative plans in your project.

What you will bring

• Degree in Marketing, Communications studies or equivalent
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in communications or marketing.
• Experience in copywriting, creating clear messaging tailored to various audiences.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with creating marketing deliverables.
• Exposure to marketing strategies.

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The base salary for this position is between  $54,300 - $ 81,400 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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