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Job Description:
- Please note this is a 14-month contract/secondment opportunity***
About the role:
Are you a communications professional with a passion for storytelling and media relations?
If so, then we want you on our team!
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications will support internal and external communications for Sun Life Canada’s group businesses. You will play a key role supporting employee communications (email updates, town halls, intranet articles, Workplace by Facebook posts). You will be instrumental in developing social media content including LinkedIn posts and thought leadership pieces. You will also support both proactive and reactive media opportunities.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding opportunity for someone looking to heighten their career as a well-rounded internal and media relations professional. Ready to get started?
What will you do?
- Collaborate with the Manager to develop and execute external and internal communications strategies for Sun Life Canada’s group businesses, with a focus on Sun Life’s Group Retirement Services (GRS).
- Draft and implement integrated communications plans supporting internal and external business initiatives.
- Construct internal employee communications including intranet articles, e-mails, Workplace by Facebook posts and presentations.
- Draft and co-ordinate communications tactics and logistics for internal events including employee town halls.
- Identify key media opportunities and generate proactive and timely pitches.
- Assist in media content creation including media briefs and news releases.
- Develop social media content including LinkedIn posts and thought leadership pieces.
- Ensure smooth execution of communications tactics including managing deadlines and approvals, translation, publishing, tracking results and effectiveness.
- Monitor analytics, create reports, and provide insights to measure success.
What do you need to succeed?
- 3-5 years in a corporate communications or media relations role with internal communications experience.
- Post-secondary education in related field (communications, journalism, public relations).
- Proven track record in communications with an understanding of internal and external communications.
- Exceptional written communications skills including drafting, editing, and proofreading.
- High attention to detail is a must!
- Open to trying new, visual, and creative tactics and methods to engage audiences.
- Understand the needs of different media outlets (print, trade, social, broadcast,) and social media channels.
- Ability to pitch media, write for external audiences and coordinate media opportunities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build relationships with media and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and deliver measurable results.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Capable of simplifying complex ideas and information into digestible, easy-to-understand content.
Preferred Skills:
- Bilingualism (English/French)
- Financial Services experience
- Understanding of Cision Monitoring Services
- Knowledge of Workplace by Facebook and email distribution tools
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid work environment
- 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
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial
- A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
- An environment of continuous learning and improvement
- Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
Recent Awards:
- We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
- Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
- Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
- Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023
- Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work 2021
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected].
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
56,000/56 000 – 91,000/91 000
Job Category:
Communications
Posting End Date:
22/10/2023