Manager, Corporate Communications

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Sun Life Full time

Job Description

:

15 Month Contract Opportunity

Are you a creative, engaging and driven communications professional who knows how to deliver impactful internal and external communications? If so, this role is for you. The Manager, Corporate Communications will lead the development of communications to support Sun Life Global Investments, Canadian Finance and Canadian HR businesses. The role requires an experienced communications leader with a strong understanding of how to tell compelling stories to a variety of audiences and navigate efficiently across teams and stakeholders. This individual will have experience executing both employee communications and media relations. The manager will report to the Director of Corporate Communications and will have one direct report.

We are looking for a big thinker. A creative and driven communications professional who can challenge traditional thinking and successfully execute when it comes to communicating, advancing and promoting our priorities across Sun Life Global Investments, Canadian Finance and Canadian HR businesses. A background in asset management communication and/or financial services communication is preferred.

Main Accountabilities:

Provide communications counsel while developing strategies and materials that meet business priorities and are aligned with Sun Life’s Canadian strategy

Build and execute integrated communications plans – both internal and external – finding new, creative and fresh ways to support and promote our businesses

Oversee, write and edit content for the intranet and other employee communications channels

Demonstrate awareness of the media landscape and current issues affecting both the businesses and the organization holistically

Experience in developing and managing robust media plans and campaigns, with an emphasis on generating earned coverage

Provide advice and support to senior leaders in preparation for employee communications, organizational announcements, town hall events, media interviews and external opportunities

Provide support on issues management, with an emphasis on helping to protect and build Sun Life’s reputation

Coordinate and deliver robust media campaigns including news releases and pro-active pitching to support product announcements and other relevant industry topics

Lead a high-performing team while coaching and mentoring junior team members. Review materials produced by team members for consistency, impact, and accuracy

Ensure measurements and metrics are in place to review results and effectiveness of communications activities

Competencies:

Exceptional written communications skills including editing, proofreading and attention to detail

Self-starter with the ability to deliver strategic communications plans, desired outcomes and creative ways of communicating

Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and project management skills

Strong time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and produce materials to meet tight deadlines

Ability to confidently counsel senior leaders with positive outcomes

Experience managing and coaching team members to help them grow and develop

Team player with a strong focus on trying new approaches and delivering results

Requirements:

Post-secondary education in related field (communications, journalism, public relations)

Minimum 5-7 years experience in corporate communications with experience both internally and externally

Strong understanding of asset management communication and/or the financial services industry

Bilingualism is an asset

What's in it for you?

Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives

Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

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