Assistant Vice President, Communications
Canada Life
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: London • Canada
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About the role
- Guide the development and implementation of thought leadership research and campaign.
- Establish positioning pillars and messaging frameworks for executive voices; ensure consistency across channels.
- Lead a cross-functional editorial council to prioritize topics, accelerate activities, and sequence campaigns.
- Develop and implement integrated communications strategies aligned with Canada Life’s corporate objectives.
- Partner with colleagues across teams, including brand, digital, and marketing, to drive multi-channel distribution strategy.
- Oversee communications planning, measurement, and reporting to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related fields.
- Proven leadership experience in a complex, matrixed organization, preferably in financial services or insurance.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong storytelling ability.
- Experience managing media relations, crisis communications, and executive communications.
- Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline; Master’s degree or professional designation (e.g., APR) is an asset.
Benefits
- Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace championing your career and well-being.
- Opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
corporate communicationspublic relationsmedia relationscrisis communicationsexecutive communicationscommunications planningcommunications measurementcommunications reportingstorytelling
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingstakeholder managementproject leadershipwritten communicationverbal communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in Public RelationsBachelor’s degree in JournalismMaster’s degreeAPR