Job Description

We are banking at another level.Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.Choosing BDC as your employer also means:Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a fewIn addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal lifeOpportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...POSITION OVERVIEWYou are part of a highly collaborative and innovative team whose mission is to raise awareness of BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs, and everything it can do to support the organizationxe2x80x99s business development efforts and help Canadaxe2x80x99s SMEs.Youxe2x80x99re a self-starter who will contribute to our mission by designing, leading and delivering impactful communications initiatives that resonate with BDCxe2x80x99s core audiences and are aligned with our corporate strategy.Reporting to the Director, Public Affairs and External Communications within the Corporate Strategy team, the Senior Advisor plays a strategic leadership role in advancing a 360xc2xb0 approach to communicating. This includes integrating internal, stakeholder, and government relations opportunities from an enterprise perspective while leveraging traditional and digital channels.CHALLENGES TO BE METAs a vector of corporate strategy, you play a lead role aligning peers in the Bank across groups like marketing, government relations, social media, stakeholder and partnership management, among others, to deliver communications strategies that drive tangible outcomes for the organization.Within the team, you work with the Director to connect the dots across the organization and BDCxe2x80x99s external orbit to build an overarching communications narrative.Direct all aspects of external communications projects by planning and delivering 360xc2xba project plans, logistics, budgets, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that define success (e.g. product or initiative launches, social media PR campaigns, stakeholder engagement efforts, etc.).Lead media relations projects (proactive and reactive) and issues management on an ongoing basis by providing sound advice, strategy development, key messages, and written material.Provide advice to senior executives, national/regional management regarding issues and opportunities, positioning and speaking engagements, with a proactive and multichannel approach.Develop and maintain trust-based relationships with the media and journalists.Oversee the work of external suppliers on an as needed basisWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORYouxe2x80x99re a self-motivated individual that enjoys the challenge of proactive public affairs work. As a keen observer of the business ecosystem, you like to bridge creativity with efficiency and create opportunities to connect with audiences that reflect the world in which entrepreneurs live and work. Working with a great team and making meaningful contributions to their success as much as yours sounds like a great place to work.Bachelor's degree in communications or public relations or equivalent education and experienceExperience in communications for financial institutions, venture capital or Crown corporations a definite asset7-10 years of experience in communications with experience in a wide array of communications functions (e.g. media relations, social media, issues management, speechwriting)Experience working with executives and members of senior management, including presidents and CEOsProven track record of designing and executing enterprise-level communications strategiesProven track record in generating earned media coverage through proactive pitching is considered an assetExperience and exposure to government relations is considered an assetExcellent written and oral communication skills in French and in EnglishAbility to see the big pictureAbility to influence others with diplomacy and tactDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain key relationships with stakeholdersAbility to work under pressureSense of autonomy, creativityWhat We Offer:A stimulating and collaborative work environment.High-impact and meaningful projects.An organizational culture focused on excellence, innovation, and respect.Flexible schedule and the possibility of telecommuting.Proudly one of Canadaxe2x80x99s Top 100 Employers and one of Canadaxe2x80x99s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at .While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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