Job Description

Division: IGM MarketingLocation: WinnipegIGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada\'s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.Under IGM Financial\'s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we\'re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and center.You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential. You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.IG Wealth Management is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada - including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.The Marketing Department at IGM Financial (including IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments) is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Specialist, reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications. As part of a national Corporate Communications team, the Communications Specialist will help implement communications for IGM Financial, with a focus on communicating to IG Wealth Management\'s network of 3,000+ financial advisors and their teams.This position is an ideal fit for someone looking for the next step in their career. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with business leads to develop effective communication strategies, ensuring consistent use of key messages across a range of activities and tailoring these messages toward specific audiences. The successful candidate will also use his/her outstanding writing skills to draft and edit content for a range of internal and external audiences.The successful candidate\'s primary responsibilities will include:Communication strategy development and planningSupport business team members to develop targeted, coordinated, creative communications plans that actively engage audiences and are aligned with industry best practices.Work with their manager and other team members to ensure campaigns/plans are moving forward in a timely manner and are addressing the needs of internal team members.Consultation with business leadsProvide communications advice and recommendations to business counterparts.Serve as communications representative on various working committees.Work collaboratively and creatively with marketing counterparts to develop and recommend coordinated engagement strategies.Writing and editingCreate content and manage approvals for a variety of internal communications materials for our IG Advisor audience, including articles and emails, intranet content materials, web conferences, designed collateral, and web pages.Manage content delivery, including translation, design, digital and multimedia requirements as needed.Project managementAssist with the layout and review process for daily communications cycle.Monitor and collect communications analytics, and create analytics reports for management, as required.Work with business team members to ensure campaigns/plans are moving forward in a timely manner and are addressing the needs of stakeholders.The following qualifications will assist the successful candidate in carrying out these responsibilities:2-4 years\' experience in a corporate communications or agency environment. Direct experience within the financial services industry considered an asset.Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications or Public Relations.Strong and versatile writer who can balance corporate tone with attention-grabbing storytelling, strong editing skills and an eye for detail and accuracy.Experience developing and implementing communications strategies for internal and external audiences.Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.Ability to engage with business leaders authoritatively.Demonstrated interest in communications industry best practices.Strong technical skills and interest in content management and layout programs. Basic HTML knowledge an asset.Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign) and Adobe Analytics considered an asset.Previous experience in media relations, social media, and integrated PR campaigns considered an asset.Bilingual in English and French considered an asset.Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.ig.ca/en/careersWe thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.IG Wealth Management is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.Please apply by September 19, 2024.#LI-KN1#LI-Hybrid

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