Manager, Internal Communications

As a natural storyteller with strong leadership, writing and planning skills, and excellent judgment, the Manager, Internal Communications will play a key role in the Marketing and Communications Department’s efforts to inform, engage and align internal employees through meaningful, timely, and relevant communications.

The Manager, Internal Communications will work across the entire Marketing & Communications team as well as other key departments across the organization (Investments, Member Services, Corporate Affairs, People & Culture, etc.).

• Play a leading role in the articulation of Ontario Teachers’ advancements against its’ strategic priorities to employees via shaping and executing our internal event content, including providing counsel to leaders across the organization, writing and project management of speaking remarks and materials (including videos) for Town Halls, Global Leader Forums and other events and occasions.

• Act as a key partner to the investments team to help shape and deliver messages that resonate, drive performance and deliver value.

• Play an active role in securing and helping executives prepare for internal, and occasionally, external stakeholder speaking events taking place throughout the year.

• Work with sensitive and confidential material, employing discretion and professionalism.

• Research, plan and write for a variety of internal communications channels including the Intranet, executive memos and email distributions, leadership toolkits, and more.

• Develop and implement cross-department communications project plans, including those in support of ongoing efforts to integrate teams and activities across the Marketing and Communications division

• Lead the development of the internal communication strategy, content development, and advising of stakeholders on matters related to internal communications resources and empowerment tools including but not limited to topics such as event planning and execution, content creation and publishing, and more.

• Identify and develop opportunities to streamline and improve existing processes with an eye for efficiency and technology platform consolidation.

• Partner with internal stakeholders across the organization to deliver messages that inform, align, and empower employees to take action and deliver results.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree in Journalism or Communications

• A high level of creativity and curiosity

• Good initiative, empathy, judgment, and tact

• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

• Ability to work to deadlines with a large degree of independence

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder perspectives concurrently

• Excellent working knowledge of issues in the investment industry

• Excellent language skills, including writing, editing and proofreading

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• High level of competency with Microsoft programs including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams

• Excellent measurement and reporting skills

• 8-10 years (or more) of related experience

• Leadership experience an asset

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What we’re offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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