- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Manager, Corporate Communications - Waterloo, Canada - Sun Life
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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.
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