Company: Sovereign Insurance
Department: Internal Comms
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant
The Opportunity:
At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. When you grow, we grow — your success crowns ours.
We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here, your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the Canadian businesses and communities we serve.
That shared commitment strengthens our culture and moves us forward — together. That’s the Crown Effect.
The Communication Consultant is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of strategic communications plans and programs. In overseeing these projects, the Communication Consultant applies highly developed communication planning, project management, implementation, measurement and writing skills.
How you will create impact:
- Create strategic communication plans, including large-scale, cross-company, multi-functional and multi-phased projects and initiatives. As required, work with business partners to guide and coordinate supporting communication activities (i.e., Creative Services and Translation).
- Consult with internal clients to determine their objectives and establish the scope of their requirements. Develop creative recommendations and strategic solutions for communication programs targeted to internal audiences.
- Lead the execution of all plan elements, including measurement, ensuring programs and projects are successfully delivered on time and on budget.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to leaders in the organization, including the development of key messages and positioning through organizational changes, to help them achieve their business objectives.
- Work with management and as part of a team, to align corporate communication activities with strategy across the company.
- Write and edit content for a wide range of communication initiatives and mediums.
- Monitor and apply communication best practices and current/emerging trends.
How you will succeed:
- You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
- You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
- You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
- You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.
To join our team:
- University degree in Communications
- At least 5-7 years of business experience providing communication consultation, planning expertise and project management skills, to a variety of corporate projects and initiatives.
- Proven experience in communication planning and execution with demonstrated results in coordinating and leading all aspects of complex communication programs, including measurement.
- Experience leading the production of magazines.
- Highly skilled writing (for a variety of print and online mediums), editing and research skills; the ability to perform these tasks quickly and to deadline.
- This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.
What you need to know:
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
- The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
- A company that is committed to support the social, environmental and financial well-being of the lives, families and communities we impact.
Expected salary/hourly range $72,847 - $121,411
The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.
Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.
