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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Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications will support in planning and executing media relations activities, employee communications and social media content for Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s Client Experience Office and Global Marketing function. In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a key contact for media relations activities through helping pitch stories on various topics including donations, holistic health support, diabetes, community wellness, digital innovation and transformation, client experience, engagement, marketing, digital channels and data and analytics.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding opportunity for individuals who are skilled in delivering powerful communications and are looking to accelerate their career as a well-rounded media relations professional. Ready to get started?

What will you do?

• Collaborate with the Manager to develop and execute Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s Client Experience Office and Global Marketing functions\xe2\x80\x99 PR and internal communications strategies
• Draft and implement integrated communications plans supporting internal and external business initiatives
• Construct internal employee communications including intranet articles, e-mails, Workplace by Facebook posts and presentations
• Draft and co-ordinate necessary communications tactics for internal events such as virtual employee town halls
• Identify key media opportunities and generate proactive and timely pitching ideas
• Assist in media content creation including media briefs, news releases, pitches and speaking remarks
• Develop social media tactics including LinkedIn thought leadership pieces to help tell a \xe2\x80\x98One Sun\xe2\x80\x99 Life story
• Help ensure metrics are in place to track results and effectiveness of communications activities

What do you need to succeed?

• Post-secondary education in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or another related field
• 3-5 years in a communications or media relations role with internal communications experience; experience in Financial Services is an asset
• Proven track record in communications with an understanding of internal and external audiences, as well as the needs of different media outlets (print, trade, social, broadcast,) and social media channels
• Exceptional written communications skills including editing, proofreading and attention to detail, with the ability to pitch media, write for external audiences and coordinate incoming media opportunities
• Design skills including PowerPoint and Adobe Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, and open to trying new, visual, and creative strategies to engage employees
• Strong organization skills with the ability to work independently, exercise judgment, multi-task and deliver measurable results within prescribed timeframes
• Bilingual (English/French) an asset

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

• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified in Canada and the US - 2022
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae award for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork
• 2022 Named \xe2\x80\x9cBest Places to Work\xe2\x80\x9d by Glassdoor - 2021
• Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work
• 2021 Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home if you prefer.
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security

#LI-Hybrid #LI-remote

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: 53,300/53 300 - 86,300/86 300

Job Category: Communications

Posting End Date: 18/06/2023

Sun Life Financial