Communications Advisor II

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

About the team
The Corporate Communications team leads Intact Financial Corporation’s internal and external communications in support of IFC’s business objectives and strategic roadmap. This includes:

• Supporting and amplifying the common elements that bring us together, define our unique culture and drive outperformance

• Enhancing employee engagement across IFC, emphasizing what makes us a winning team

• Protecting and promoting the IFC brand and reputation globally

• Elevating IFC’s role in helping to build resilient communities where we do business

• Amplifying IFC’s knowledge, expertise and thought leadership in our key markets

Within the Corporate Communications team, the Strategic Internal Communications team works closely with other communications teams to engage and empower employees through internal communications strategies and tactics that connect the dots for them with IFC's purpose, values and objectives.

What you’ll do here:

• 60% operational & analytical:

  • Schedule and lead editorial committee meetings to coordinate communications content, tactics and dates

  • With input from other communications teams, maintain a cross-functional corporate communications editorial calendar

  • Analyze and present data and insights relating to internal communications metrics, like intranet article views and employee newsletter clicks

  • Support team members in staying organized and on track with communication objectives

  • Distribute and post content on internal channels

  • Ensure that intranet content is in line with editorial best practices and governance protocols

• 40% creative & innovative:

  • Execute on the strategic communications plan to increase employees’ understanding of IFC's purpose, objectives, values and employee promise

  • Collaborate with external communications team to craft engaging stories that repurpose external communications for internal audiences

  • Create relatable and insights-driven content that strategically tells the IFC story to employees

 What you bring to the table:

• An undergraduate degree with specialization in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline

• Minimum of 3 years of communications experience working in a corporate or similar environment

• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop strategic insights

• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building strong working relationships across diverse teams

• Willingness and ability to learn new skills to support the team

• Highly computer literate with strong command of MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Analytics, SharePoint Online, Staffbase is an asset

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required, but must have authorization to work in Canada.

What success looks like

• Contributes meaningfully to the Corporate Communications team, our objectives and action plan

• Supports and delivers results for our key stakeholders and internal business partners

• Builds strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues

• Implements effective processes and best practices in all projects

• Strives to live the IFC Values

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.