Communications Consultant

Company: Sovereign Insurance

Department: Marketing and Communications

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: English is required, French is an asset.

The Opportunity:

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance company, Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

Our Marketing and Communications team aspires to drive innovation and be the industry leader in client engagement. Our versatile and knowledgeable team works collaboratively with business partners to enhance client and employee experience, creating value at every point of contact. We think strategically and align our initiatives to help our organization achieve its business objectives.

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Communications, the Communication Consultant is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of strategic communications plans and programs. In overseeing these projects, the Communication Consultant applies highly developed communication planning, project management, implementation, measurement and writing skills.

How you will create impact:

• Create strategic communication plans, including large-scale, cross-company, multi-functional and multi-phased projects and initiatives. As required, work with business partners to guide and coordinate communication activities (i.e., change management, training, translation, marketing, HR, etc.).
• Plan, execute and evaluate corporate and executive engagement communication events, including Sovereign Quarterlies, Sovereign Learns, Sovereign Connects and other touchpoints.
• Lead the execution of all plan elements, including measurement, ensuring programs and projects successfully deliver objectives, on time and on budget.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to leaders in the organization, including the development of key messages and positioning through organizational changes, to help them achieve their business objectives.
• Work as part of a team, to align corporate communication activities with strategy across the organization.
• Write and edit content for a wide range of communication initiatives and mediums (i.e., articles for MySovereign (Intranet), emails, speaking notes/key messages, PowerPoint slides, video scripts, etc.)
• Monitor and apply communication best practices and current/emerging trends.
  
  

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative, client centric mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on employee and advisor needs.  
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view. 
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
  
  

To join our team:

• You have 5 – 7+ years of business experience providing communication consultation, planning expertise and project management skills, to a variety of corporate projects and initiatives.
• University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in communication planning and execution with demonstrated results in coordinating and leading all aspects of complex communication programs, including measurement.
• Experience leading the planning and execution of internal events and other channels/programs.
• Highly skilled writing (for a variety of print and online mediums), editing and research skills; the ability to perform these tasks quickly and to deadline.
• Familiarity with graphic design and ability to create impactful, well designed PowerPoint decks and other material. Experience with Canva or Adobe Design suite is an asset.
• Strong judgement and interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to build relationships internally and work effectively with people at all levels of an organization.
• Experience in change management or business transformation communication an asset.
  
  

What you need to know:

• Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
• You may travel on occasion.
• You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
• A company that is committed to support the social, environmental and financial well-being of the lives, families and communities we impact.