Manager, Lead Writer (native-level English)

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. 

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

The Strategic Communications and Global Government Affairs (SCGGA) team leads and manages internal and external communications and the government relations approach for PSP Investments, working closely with key internal and external stakeholders. Our main objectives are to share who we are through our values, vision, activities and successes and also to keep our employees informed, connected, inspired, educated and entertained. 

As a Manager, Lead Writer, you will:

• Produce high-quality written content in English (native-level proficiency) and French (advanced proficiency), adapting writing style to different formats and delivery methods. Content to produce might include, but is not limited to:

  • Compelling and impactful speeches for senior executives, ensuring alignment with the speaker’s communication objectives, tone, messaging, and usual voice.

  • External and internal communication tools, such as official publications, narratives, press releases, media statement, fact sheets, long-format white papers, social media posts, memos, intranet articles, presentations, etc.

• Provide strategic advice on copywriting matters, developing solutions to meet the specific needs of internal clients and to ensure alignment with broader goals and strategies of PSP

• Understand PSP Investments’ broad direction and strategies in order to develop content that supports the organization’s objectives

• Participate in meetings with internal clients to understand project specifications, as needed

• Review and edit content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and style, ensuring alignment with PSP’s corporate guidelines, core narratives and brand voice

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on topics covered in speeches and communication tools to craft well-informed written content

• Ensure proper archiving of completed copywriting projects

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or an equivalent field

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in content writing, editing, and proofreading, with a focus on corporate communications

• Extensive experience in speechwriting for executives and key stakeholders, tailored to diverse audiences and occasions

• Proven ability to adapt tone, style, and messaging for varied audiences and communication platforms

• Experience producing a wide range of communication materials

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities

• Knowledge of industry trends in content creation, an asset

• Experience working in multidisciplinary creative teams, an asset

• Experience in the financial or investment sector, an asset

• Native-level proficiency in English, with excellent grammar, spelling, and style skills; advanced proficiency in French, with strong writing and editing capabilities in both languages. *(Frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa).

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development

• Comprehensive group insurance plans

• Competitive pension plans

• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance

• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off

• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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