Intact

Senior Communications Advisor

Intact

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Montréal • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$87,200 - CA$106,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Quickly develop a solid understanding of the company and translate strategy into meaningful and engaging communications
  • Develop strategic communication plans and associated initiatives from start to finish
  • Assess the needs of each project, secure buy-in, implement the plan, and measure impact
  • Act as a trusted advisor to build strong relationships with internal business partners and colleagues at all levels
  • Understand what makes a good story: a catchy element, authenticity, details, and a strong call to action
  • Demonstrate a keen sense of the relevance of information (what makes a story captivating from the audience's perspective)
  • Exhibit exceptional writing skills and understanding of journalistic writing techniques
  • Assist senior leadership in effectively conveying our message on various occasions
  • Work closely with other communications, marketing and event advisors on the team to ensure strong cohesion between the national plan and regional plans, which must align with and support the national narrative

Requirements

  • Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in journalism or communications
  • Degree in communication, marketing, or journalism
  • Strong ability to understand complex strategies and issues and create clear and effective messages
  • Experience in creating strategic communication plans (from research to measurement and evaluation) and designing specific content strategies to achieve organizational objectives
  • Experience in developing editorial calendars and repurposing stories across multiple platforms
  • Experience in using personas to create targeted messages and stories that inspire action
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Proven ability to deliver creative or strategic work on time and manage multiple projects and expectations simultaneously
  • Proven ability to create alignment among multiple stakeholders
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
  • Pension offerings providing flexibility and long-term security
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
journalistic writing techniquesstrategic communication planscontent strategieseditorial calendarsmeasurement and evaluationtargeted messagingstory developmentproject managementcommunication strategiesbilingualism
Soft Skills
relationship buildingwriting skillscreative thinkingtime managementstakeholder alignmentstrategic understandingeffective messagingcollaborationadaptabilityattention to detail
Certifications
degree in communicationdegree in marketingdegree in journalism