City : Toronto

Category : Full-time

Industry : Finance

Employer : Sun Life Financial

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Manager of Corporate Communications who is passionate about telling stories internally and externally, creating engaging employee experiences and working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver results? Do you want to be part of dynamic Corporate Communications team with opportunities to cross-collaborate and focus on your development? If the answer is ‘yes’, read more to see if this role could be a fit for you.

In addition to the skills below, we're looking for a passionate team player who is proactive, positive and proven in their ability to roll up their sleeves. This role reports to the Director of Corporate Communications and will have one direct report.

What will you do?

• Support the strategic priorities for HR including mental health, the future of work, and helping employees manage their overall well-being.
• Provide internal and external communications counsel for Canadian mental health initiatives to continue building on Sun Life’s reputation as a leader in mental health.
• Lead the development of internal and external communications to support mental health, the Human Resources Total Rewards team and special projects across HR.
• Create and execute impactful and strategic communications with a focus on outcomes.
• Develop creative and innovative ideas when communicating cyclical and complex HR communications that align to HR’s priorities.
• Provide advice and support in counselling HR Leaders on strategic communications using data-driven insights.
• Create communications that position Sun Life as a great place to work to attract talent.
• Fuel employee engagement by delivering simple, creative and visual internal communications tied to HR priorities.
• Review materials produced by team members for consistency, impact, and accuracy.
• Manage and coach direct reports to deliver creative communications that keep the employee experience top of mind.
• Collaborate with the manager supporting Global Talent on communications related to HR and the employee experience to ensure alignment.
• Collaborate with counterparts in the US and Asia to support global alignment.

What do you need to succeed?

• Strong storyteller with an understanding of how to create a narrative both internally and externally.
• Media relations experience related to HR programs and initiatives.
• 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.
• Experience with employee engagement and organizational change communications.
• Experience in social media for internal and external audiences to promote HR executives and priorities.
• Ability to influence and navigate complex stakeholders while keeping the employee experience top of mind.
• Plan, prioritize and collaborate with others to meet tight deadlines and deliver measurable outcomes based on communications plans.
• Ability to manage and coach team members to help them grow and develop.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and project management skills.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to maneuver multi-stakeholder teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and produce materials to meet tight deadlines.
• Team player with a strong focus on trying new approaches and delivering results

What will be nice to have?

• Post-secondary education in related field (communications, journalism, public relations).
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in corporate communications with experience both internally and externally.
• Experience in employee communications and a demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders.
• Understanding of social media strategy and how to effectively use it as a communication channel.
• General understanding of the financial services industry.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Experience in content creation such as videos, images, presentations and GIFs 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
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
• An environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle
• Flexible hours and work from home options

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 thebrightside@sunlife.com.

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.

Sun Life is committed to the health and safety of all those in our workplaces and our communities.  In accordance with Sun Life’s Vaccination Policy (Canada):

• Employees permitted to work remotely are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend a Sun Life office, Financial Centre or offsite location where activity related to Sun Life business occurs.

• Employees whose job duties require them to attend a Sun Life office, Financial Centre or offsite location for Sun Life business must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective May 1st. Employees in these roles may participate in Sun Life’s Rapid Screening Program as an alternative until April 30th.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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