Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You\'ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you\'ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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Wanted: budding storyteller ready to roll up their sleeves and wear a few different hats!

Picture yourself as part of a global team dedicated to helping Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Your mission \xe2\x80\x93 should you choose to accept \xe2\x80\x93 will be to help improve our communications through clear and engaging tactics that resonate with audiences, both internally and externally. You\xe2\x80\x99ll flex your creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills while collaborating with experts across the business. It\xe2\x80\x99s a fast-paced, rewarding role that requires meticulous attention to detail and a passion for doing things better. Ready to get started?

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting key projects and programs for the Sun Life Global Investments, Sun Life Canada Finance and Sun Life Canada HR portfolios. In addition to the skills below, this role will be responsible for taking complex concepts and creating engaging visual content for various audiences, both internally and externally.

What will you do?

Support internal and external communications by drafting and creating visual content, articles, emails, social media posts, PowerPoint presentations and other collateral for distribution to various audiences through multiple channels

Coordinate and support media activities such as media monitoring, media tracking, media reporting, and pulling and maintaining media lists

Support the team in the execution of key projects and programs, including administrative support for internal events, Town Halls and communications initiatives including graphic design and metrics

Under the Manager\xe2\x80\x99s direction, coordinate with internal business partners and provide day-to-day communications support and counsel on key projects and programs

Facilitate team administration, including setting up team meetings, calendars, meeting minutes, and other online intake forms to ensure the team runs efficiently

Select the appropriate channels for communication and coordinate translation, creative services, and distribution

Review and proofread internal and external written communications as needed

What do you need to succeed?

University Degree or College Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or another related field

1 \xe2\x80\x93 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a support position or equivalent role; experience with corporate writing and journalism is preferred

Superior writing skills with the ability to create visual and engaging content

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, HTML, video production/editing, photography, and other tools

Demonstrated knowledge of media relations best practices and procedures, and prior exposure to various communication channels with an understanding of the pros and cons of each

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment

Positive and proactive, with experience developing new ideas and recommending creative and outside-the-box solutions

Passion for research, problem solving, and analyzing data

Bilingualism (English/French) an asset

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

Pension, stock, and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security

The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be a by Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Canada

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 44,000/44 000 - 71,700/71 700

Job Category: Communications

Posting End Date: 28/07/2023

Sun Life Financial