Communications Specialist - Toronto, Canada - BMO Financial Group

BMO Financial Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

33 Dundas Street West Toronto Ontario,M5G 3C2

Marketing Business Enablement Team

We're a small group of close-knit, diverse, top performers who work in partnership with the leaders of BMO's world-class Marketing team to provide a high standard of strategic communications, change management, planning, reporting, integration and strategic advisory.

As part of the Marketing Business Enablement team you'll benefit from close proximity to senior leaders and be exposed to strategic decision making at the senior level, offering you valuable experience and insight that can help you grow your Marketing expertise and accelerate your career.

Communications - Specialist Role

What you'll
do:

Create compelling communications (through internal and external channels) that reflect the progress against Marketing priorities and the role Marketing plays in driving value for the bank
Participate in the development of strategic communications plans
Provide strategic counsel for leadership communications
Cultivate effective business relationships throughout the organization to foster collaboration and partnerships.
Participate in specific projects or committee work
Provide ad hoc support to the Marketing Business Enablement Team including preparation of presentations, planning and management of crossfunctional meetings and other administrative duties as assigned

Must-have skills
You have strong business and strategic acumen with a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in matrix organizations. You are a creative thinker and adept at strategic storytelling.

Other qualifications include:

4+ years of relevant experience in marketing and communications or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills; a high degree of competency with Microsoft Office, particularly with Microsoft PowerPoint
Strong relationship management skills with experience facilitating crossfunctional conversations, and collaborating with and influencing stakeholders at various levels of the organization
Highly motivated and proactive; able to work in a fastpaced environment and manage multiple priorities
Wellorganized with a keen eye to detail
A cando attitude with a resultsoriented approach

Works collaboratively with business/group and stakeholders to assess communications needs, recommend communications plans & solutions, secure necessary approvals, and create/deliver communication solutions that effectively support and address communications needs.

Sources content and feedback, assesses information and translates thoughts into effective communications solutions.

Delivers high quality communications solutions that target audiences can easily access, understand and action that are alignment with company standards.

Makes recommendations and /or assists in solving problems to ensure communication solutions are implemented.
Participates in communication strategy development.
Gathers content from multiple sources and develops communications for various vehicles including leadership messages, intranets, town halls, newsletters, video, presentations and new social media.
Identifies and liaises with the stakeholders about opportunities for communications to other groups (e.g. customers, media, etc.) to increase communication effectiveness and alignment.
Supports business/group change management activities from a communications perspective.
Provides assistance or may lead planning, development and execution of events and conferences (as required)
May act as lead communications role in coded/confidential projects.
Reviews progress to plans and escalates complaints, issues and concerns.
Recommends, develops and executes communication plans and solutions based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs, and in alignment with an overarching communication strategy.
Provides communications advice and guidance to assigned business/group, on communication principles/programs/approaches, on effective ways to communicate (e.g. message development, vehicle selection, etc.), and on implementation of solutions.
Proactively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, development and implementation of communication solutions.
Leads or participates in defining communication plans designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; identifies appropriate distribution channels.
Reviews material to ensure it complies with relevant quality standards, including translation requirements.
Coordinates, distributes and publishes communication solutions.
Recommends improvements, changes, additions or deletions of communication content and the vehicles/platforms/tools/technology as necessary, and coordinates with partners to ensure content is uptodate and relevant.
Stays up to date on company and industry trends b