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.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

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

• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We are seeking a candidate that is a strong writer and passionate communicator to join our Broker Marketing and Communications team. In this role, you will contribute to the planning and execution of the marketing and communications plans for Commercial Lines and Prestige. You will create engaging messages for our internal teams and brokers to help strengthen our B2B Brand. We value stories as a means to enrich the relationships we have with brokers, their customers, and our employees. Your ability to weave a captivating narrative and detail tactically, considering every audience for which you create an experience, will be highly valued. You will design end-to-end multiplatform content. This may include written, video, and audio content across various platforms and for different audiences (external, internal).

What you'll do here:

• Develop a solid understanding of the company and support translating strategy into meaningful and engaging communications

• Develop communication plans and associated initiatives and tactics from start to finish

• Assess the needs of each project, secure buy-in, implement the plan, and measure impact.

• Act as a trusted advisor to build strong relationships with internal business partners and colleagues at all levels.

• Understand what makes a good story: a catchy element, authenticity, details, and a strong call to action.

• Demonstrate a keen sense of the relevance of information (what makes a story captivating from the audience's perspective).

• Exhibit exceptional writing skills and understanding of journalistic writing techniques.

• Work closely with other communications, marketing and event advisors on the team to ensure strong cohesion between the national plan and regional plans, which must align with and support the national narrative.

What you bring to the table:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in journalism or communications.

• Degree in communication, marketing or journalism or related field or a combination of education and work experience.

• Strong ability to understand complex strategies and issues and create clear and effective messages.

• Experience in creating strategic communication plans (from research to measurement and evaluation) and designing specific content strategies to achieve organizational objectives.

• Experience in developing editorial calendars and repurposing stories across multiple platforms.

• Experience in using personas to create targeted messages and stories that inspire action.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Proven ability to deliver creative or strategic work on time and manage multiple projects and expectations simultaneously.

• Proven ability to create alignment among multiple stakeholders.

• Bilingualism (French / English) – Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.

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

What Success Looks Like:

• Share Intact's story in a captivating and engaging manner with multiple audiences, on any platform, to inspire action.

• Imagine and help implement an "always-on" communication plan that weaves a coherent narrative across multiple platforms and audiences (external, internal).

• Build strong relationships with internal business partners and colleagues throughout the organization and be recognized for the ability to tell a captivating story.

• Embody Intact’s values and leadership success factors and serve as a role model for others.

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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.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

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