JOB DESCRIPTION

Grade: P6

Referral Level: Level 1

Division: Client Services Operations

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $252 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 Investments

Under IGM Financial's unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.

We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. 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 centre.

Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

Mackenzie Investments 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.

Position Overview:

As part of the communications team, the Senior Specialist, Communications will develop and implement strategic CSO divisional communications for IGM Financial which includes IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Investments and Counsel Portfolio Services.

The individual will work collaboratively with management and business leads to develop effective communication strategies, ensuring consistent use of key messages across a range of activities and tailoring these messages toward specific audiences.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the editorial direction of the team and will use his/her superior writing skills to draft and edit content for a range of internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Communication strategy development and planning
• Work with business stakeholders to develop targeted, integrated, creative communications plans that effectively engage audiences and are aligned with industry best practices.
• Work with his/her manager and other team members to ensure campaigns/plans are moving forward in a timely manner and are addressing the needs of internal stakeholders.
• Consultation with business leads and senior management
• Provide expert communications advice and recommendations to business counterparts.
• Serve as communications representative on various working committees.
• Work collaboratively and creatively with peer communication counterparts to develop and recommend integrated engagement strategies.
• Writing and editing
• Create content and manage approvals for a variety of materials, with a focus on supporting service excellence. The individual will also be involved in drafting speaking notes, video scripts, materials for web conferences, designed collateral, and web pages to support the senior management team.
• Manage content delivery, including translation, design, digital and multimedia requirements as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a corporate communications environment, preferably with direct experience within the financial services industry.
• Experience in developing and implementing communications campaigns for both internal and external audiences.
• Strong and versatile writer who can balance corporate tone with attention-grabbing storytelling.
• Strong editing skills.
• Proactive, creative mindset favouring partnership, innovation and the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Ability to engage with management confidently.
• Strong technical skills and aptitude for content management and layout programs. Basic HTML knowledge an asset.
• Demonstrated interest in communications industry best practices an asset.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications or Public Relations an asset.

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mackenzie Investments 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 August 28, 2024.

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