External Communications Advisor I

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

The Corporate Communications team leads Intact Financial Corporation's (IFC) internal and external communications in support of IFC's business objectives and strategic roadmap. This includes:

• Supporting and amplifying the common elements that bring us together, define our unique culture and drive outperformance
• Enhancing employee engagement across IFC – emphasizing what makes us a winning team.
• Protecting and promoting the IFC brand and reputation globally.
• Elevating IFC's role in helping to build resilient communities where we do business.
• Amplifying IFC's knowledge, expertise and thought leadership in our key markets.

What you'll do here:

• Taking part in the development and execution of IFC's external communications and PR strategy.
• Participating in the drafting and distribution of communication materials and tactics that are creative, effective, and reflect high-quality work (key messages, press releases, media responses, and more)
• Monitoring IFC's media presence, participating in reporting efforts and updating the team's trackers.
• Providing your team with organizational and administrative support on various initiatives and campaigns and act as a project coordinator as required.
• Assisting with editing and maintaining IFC website content updates and continuous user experience improvements.
• Overseeing requests and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders through projects assignments.
• Analyzing the results of the communication initiatives and strategies that have been implemented to recommend improvements.
• Supporting external vendor relationships.

What success looks like:

• Actively supports and contributes to key external communications and public relations campaigns and initiatives that contribute meaningfully towards Corporate Communications' objectives and action plan, and Intact's corporate objectives and strategy.
• Helps implementing effective processes and best practices in all projects.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal business partners and colleagues across the organization.
• Consistently shows curiosity by asking questions to enhance understanding and promote continuous improvement.
• Lives Intact's Values and takes accountability.

What you bring to the table:

• An undergraduate degree or bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, mass media/writing, marketing, journalism or a related discipline.
• One to three years of communications experience either within a public relations agency or corporate environment.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail - you can spot a typo a mile away
• Great judgement, ability to work well independently and as part of a team, and solution oriented.
• Takes initiative, is flexible and adapts easily to change.
• Committed to delivering high quality work standards.

• Willingness and ability to learn new skills to support the team.

• Highly computer literate with strong command of MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint Online, etc.).

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required, but must have authorization to work in Canada.

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.