Communications associate Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Job Description

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***Please note this is a 14-month contract opportunity***

About the role:

The Senior Communications Specialist is a hands‑on opportunity for a seasoned communications professional who is comfortable stepping into complex work quickly and delivering with confidence. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, this role provides strategic counsel and executional support across our Corporate Office functions, helping translate complex initiatives into engaging stories that inform, align, and inspire employees and stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Provide communications support for senior business partners across Finance, Legal, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Compliance, and Sun Life Asset Management, translating complex initiatives into clear, compelling content.
• Provide communication and project management support for executive meetings and events, including global town halls and coffee chats, ensuring aligned messaging, strong visual integration, and seamless delivery.
• Use communications channels strategically to engage employees and stakeholders, leveraging both established and emerging platforms, including social media.
• Develop recommendations that strengthen existing partnerships and foster new relationships between business partners to further corporate priorities.
• Build positive media relations that will further Sun Life’s reputation and business priorities through the identification of key media opportunities and generation of proactive and timely pitching ideas.
• Manage internal distribution of company messages through our global email platform and the company’s intranet.
• Analyze effectiveness of communication programs and strategies, reporting on results.

What do you need to succeed?

• 3–5 years in a communications, public relations, or media relations role.
• University degree in a related field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc.).
• Experience creating PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Hands on experience communicating through various channels (print, online, social media, etc.).
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, learn new systems quickly, and exercise sound judgment independently.
• Creative, strong team player who works well with other team members and business partners.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, content management and distribution systems, media monitoring systems, and online collaboration platforms
• Understanding of Corporate Office functions including Finance, Legal, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and Compliance, as well as asset management.
• Previous financial services, insurance or pension industry experience.
• Experience working for a public company and/or supporting executive communications.
• Working knowledge and / or fluent in French.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• 15 vacation days
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards:

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023