Job Description

Our team continues to grow and we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a savvy communications professional to help bring our strategies and campaigns to life. The Communications Specialist will approach projects with an eye for detail and creative intention to elevate content across a variety of platforms. While the ideal candidate is a strong writer, the role does require communication planning skills for multiple audiences.

Note: This role is supported by a hybrid or remote work arrangement.

How you\xe2\x80\x99ll apply your expertise

• Copywriting and editing for marketing communications initiatives including websites, blogs, corporate communications, media releases and public relations, industry news, SEO strategies, email marketing campaigns, and social media content
• Building and implementing communication plans for both internal and external audiences
• Coordinating with team members on the assignment, progress, and delivery of projects using online marketing automation technology
• Tracking performance of communications and content to proactively identify effective or evolved communications solutions
• Developing marketing collateral, including briefing and project management of digital and print Demonstrating our strategic objectives and the Mission, Vision & Values of the organization in your work and mindset
• Creating business-specific content to deliver and strengthen brand awareness
• Taking a proactive approach to coordinating ongoing content, independently and with internal teams
• Supporting senior leadership and subsidiaries of Financial Horizons with key messaging and presentations
• Awareness of marketing communication trends and recommending solutions suited to the company and financial services industry
• Staying informed of industry news and developments to support our marketing and communication efforts
• Provide national & regional events support, including promotion and building content for professional development and reward and recognition programs
• Any other duties as assigned
  

You\xe2\x80\x99ll thrive in this role if:

• You pride yourself on delivering high-quality work with creative influence
• You enjoy the energy of collaboration but also thrive working independently
• Writing and grammar are your thing, and you\xe2\x80\x99re proud of it!
• You\xe2\x80\x99re an expert communicator with advanced writing and editing skills
• You can manage and balance multiple projects
• You\xe2\x80\x99ve perfected the art of time management
• Your organizational skills rival those of Martha Stewart
• To you, customer service is more than a term \xe2\x80\x93 it\xe2\x80\x99s about connecting and relationship building
• Bringing brand guidelines to life with tone and voice comes naturally
• Degree or education relevant to Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or similar

Key qualifications

• Education or work experience relevant to Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or similar

What you bring to the table

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a communications role
• Familiarity with Canadian Press Style practices is preferred
• Adept with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience creating digital communications, particularly in terms of web content
• Experience writing and creating content for a wide range of marketing and communications strategies, including web, video scripts, and social media
  

Bonus if you have:

• Experience with Marketo marketing automation software \xe2\x80\x93 strong asset
• Experience with Google Analytics, reporting, and SEO
• Experience in financial/insurance sectors
  

Benefits & Perks

As a member of the FH family you can expect a professional yet engaging, supportive and family like environment \xe2\x80\x93 our company started with 4 employees! An organization that lives and breathes its DRIVER Values. These are some of the benefits we provide:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
  
• Excellent Group Benefits plan
• Group Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Flexible Personal Days to support employee or family illness, emergency, etc.
• Rewards & Recognition program that celebrates impactful performance (peer to peer) and personal and professional life milestones
• Market-leading Wellness Credit program
• Personal and professional programs that allow you to grow, learn and develop including on-demand e-learning courses, tuition reimbursement and leadership development

Who are we?

Financial Horizons is the leading, national, Canadian-owned and operated Managing General Agency (MGA) that offers a comprehensive selection of life/health insurance, employee benefits, pensions, investments, structured settlements, and risk management products and services to advisors throughout Canada. We are headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, and have a presence right across the country. There is a lot more to us under the \xe2\x80\x98Our Story\xe2\x80\x99 section, but we\xe2\x80\x99re trying to keep it short here. If you\'ve read this far, first of all, thank you for your time, second, if this seems like a great fit for you, then we look forward to your application! :)