Manager Communications

Job title:

Manager Communications

Company

IG Wealth Management

Job description

Division: IGM- Client Services OperationsLocation: Montreal or 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 InvestmentsUnder 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.Responsibilities:Communication strategy development and planningPlay a lead role in working with business stakeholders to develop targeted, integrated, creative communications plans that effectively engage audiences and are aligned with industry best practices while contributing to all key strategic leadership and project requirements.Work closely with the Senior Manager, Communications & Change Management to help guide and assist other team members to ensure campaigns/plans are moving forward in a timely manner and are addressing the needs of all stakeholders.Contribute to change management strategies on strategic projects to drive positive business outcomes and benefits realization.Create and/or edit communications and commentaries for senior leaders.Develop new engagement methods to reflect the hybrid reality of our workplace of the future.Guide and create communications that promote organizational transparency.Assess and evaluate departmental communications to ensure their effectiveness and ensure corrective tactics are taken when required with an aim of driving for successful business outcomes for our business partners every time.Consulting expertise for business leads and senior leadershipProvide expert communications advice and recommendations to all key business partners.Serve as a senior communications representative on various strategic or enterprise working committees.Work collaboratively and creatively with peer communication professionals within the organization or in the wider organizational communications community to help ensure all strategies and approaches are grounded in contemporary best practices with a focus on the latest innovations in the market and in the field of communications.Thought leadership and mentorshipProvide thought leadership within the communication team and to business partners within the division to help model the way and what “good communications” can help accomplish. This role plays an important role in influencing perceptions in a quickly evolving business environment where engagement, corporate brand strategies, and cultural changes stemming from the hybrid workplace will help set the stage and tone on how employees will need to engage and collaborate.Assist the Senior Manager and play a mentoring role to contribute to the development of Communications Senior Specialists and help highlight paths for their career progression as they acquire experience and expertise in the practice.Requirements:5+ years of professional experience in corporate communications, organizational communications, or other relevant communications fields such as journalism.Post-secondary degree /diploma and professional certification/designation in either corporate communications, organizational communications, external communications, journalism, or public relations such as the IABC.Effective and strong communication skills.Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects within tight deadlines.Expertise in interacting with diverse groups and individuals including different levels of management.Creative mindset to help foster partnership, collaboration, innovation and the ability to build and manage strong relationships.Knowledge of change management principles and communications requirements is an asset.Bilingual in English & French is 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 July 11, 2024.#LI-KN1#LI-Hybrid

Expected salary

Location

Montreal, QC – Winnipeg, MB

Job date

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 22:20:34 GMT

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