Job Description

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF THE CEO We believe that everyone has the right to DEFINE themselves and their future. That includes YOU. How would you like to do it in a fun, high-performance culture that?s truly one of a kind ? on a team that appreciates you for being you, helps our members retire with confidence and makes Canada better, all at the same time? If that sounds like your thing ? and you?re an exceptional Senior Communications Specialist, Office of the CEO ? we?d like to hear from you. We?re CAAT Pension Plan, and we?re growing. We innovate defined benefit (DB) pension plans. What are they?
Unlike other pension plans, they specifically define the lifetime benefits our members will receive in retirement.
This means that our members know exactly what they?re getting every month ? for life! Because we provide that certainty, we help more Canadians retire with greater financial security and priceless peace of mind and take pressure off the social safety net at the very same time, which frees up those resources for other Canadians who really need them. Reporting to the Manager, CEO Communications, as the Senior Communications Specialist, CEO Communications, this individual will be responsible for communicating to a variety of internal and external stakeholders to support the CEO?s top priorities and promote CAAT?s purpose to improve the retirement outcomes of Canadians. This position requires superior writing, copyediting, and verbal skills to produce engaging and meaningful communications that promote the value of defined benefit pension plans and vision of CAAT?s CEO and Plan Manager. You will contribute to a broad range of communications and marketing initiatives as an informed, expert representative of the Office of the CEO. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of corporate communications experience, including presentation development, speechwriting, thought leadership / longform articles and media relations. They will also be a strong collaborator who exercises tact and prudence when working with Communications colleagues to ensure message alignment across all audiences. We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of public relations, executive communications or strategic communications
• Ability to learn and collaborate on projects that may be confidential in nature in a poised and tactful manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Be a true collegial team player who is enthusiastic, resilient and adaptable to unforeseen project changes

• Exercise attention to detail and strong project management skills
• Be a self-starter with demonstrated initiative
• Experience supporting a dynamic calendar of communications priorities, events, speaking engagements and media activities with exceptional time management
• Certificate in public relations is considered an asset
• Experience in executive communications is considered an asset

Once here you will:

• Prepare polished key communications products to ensure they are consistent with the voice of the CEO, including articles, key messages, media briefings, social media copy and other messaging for internal and external audiences
• Work closely with various departments, including but not limited to Pensions Solutions, Governance &

Strategy, Strategic Risk Management and Communications, to assist in the planning of stakeholder engagements and writing/editing of communication material

• Use judgement and discretion with material that is frequently confidential in nature to assess business requirements, reputational risks, and communications needs
• Ensure alignment and consistency of all CEO communications with business priorities as they evolve, including presentations, speeches, longform articles, blogs and media relations
• Support the framework development of communications processes and protocols
• Support the development of website content, including copywriting, web design, and other deliverables as needed
• Ensure team members are kept apprised of project deliverables and status, obtain input from subject- matter experts, and secure required approvals to deliver
• Work with external vendors and agency partners
• Facilitate timely and efficient delivery of accurate information to internal and external stakeholders, and provide recommendations on communication approach and content

What does CAAT offer you and what should you know about us?

• Our vision is to provide an environment where employees can bring their whole, authentic selves to work.

That?s what drives our high-performance, fun culture ? one that?s truly one of a kind. In fact, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 and by Canadian HR Reporter as one of the Best Places to Work for 2021.

• We provide (no big surprise here!) membership in CAAT?s defined benefit (DB) pension plan, a flexible and friendly work environment, a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, life insurance, and an array of wellness programs
• Everyone is a leader at CAAT, so we invest in our people and enthusiastically support your career development goals, regardless of your role, with access to tuition aid and learning opportunities like our ground-breaking CAAT Academy
• We are conveniently located at the Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto, next to Queen Subway station, with ready access to multiple TTC routes, GO Transit, and the PATH.
• We offer a flexible, hybrid work arrangement.
• You can learn more at www.caatpension.ca

DEFINITELY INTERESTED? Apply here on or before May 19th, 2023. We recruit and select the most qualified candidates and thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. CAAT Pension Plan is an equal opportunity employer that supports abilities and diversity of all kinds. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, please contact Human Resources at 416-673-9000. Job Type: Full-time Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5B 2L7 Application deadline: 2023-05-20