City : Toronto

Category : Temporary

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:

Do you breathe technology and communication and believe in making an impact on peoples’ financial security? Join our Digital Services team at Sun Life Financial! Use your rich talent and experience to shape our industry-leading communications program, online or offline, specifically geared towards employees in workplace retirement and savings plans across Canada.

Please note this is a 6 month contract.

What will you do?

The Senior Marketing Communications Specialist will be a key member of the Client Experience Office - Group Retirement Services, Digital Services team. They will:   

• Dive into Sun Life’s back-end systems to perform thorough plan assessments
• Identify secure site and print content requiring drafting to address plan uniqueness
• Write clear, compelling and effective marketing copy in plain language, for both digital and print  channels
• Lead, create, and execute communications initiatives, designed to educate and empower plan members to remain engaged in their workplace pension and savings plans
• Oversee the production, distribution and completion of all assigned communications
• Utilize project management methodologies and tools to ensure successful and timely execution
• Collaborate with internal teams (such as Client Relationship Executives, Member Education and Implementation) and external clients
• Work with Digital Publishers, Graphic Designers and Campaign Specialists/Managers to brainstorm and develop solutions that are on strategy and reflect our brand’s personality
• Publish and test content via Content Management Systems

What do you need to succeed?

• You’re passionate about and have experience in digital spaces
• You’re passionate about and have experience in integrated marketing communications
• You can identify distinct audiences, write messaging for each and recommend appropriate delivery tactics
• You’re comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, using your proven project management skills to maintain scope, timelines and budget
• You’re comfortable in a consultative environment and working with multiple stakeholders across the organization, at all levels
• You’re detail-oriented, ensuring that marketing collateral accurately reflects Sun Life’s tone and style, clearly balanced with the needs and objectives of the client
• You’re creative and enjoy collaborating with publishers, designers, translation, print, etc.
• You have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rich relationships with business partners and external clients
• You have a keen eye for identifying process improvements and implementing best practices
• You’re open to feedback and self-development

What else are we looking for?

• Experience within the financial services/insurance industry
• Graphic Design experience is strongly preferred
• A post-secondary education in Communications, English or Journalism, Technology or equivalent
• Experience in progressive copywriting and editing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Project management skills
• Sun Life’s back-end system knowledge is a significant asset (Global, global.com, etc.)
• Experience in Content Management Systems is a strongly preferred
• Bilingualism (French/English) is a strongly preferred

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
• Joining a reputable organization with over 150 years of history

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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