Senior Communications Advisor - Tech+Lab

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• 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)

Salary range (but not limited to):

87,200 - 106,600

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

10%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

The Corporate Communications team leads Intact Financial Corporation’s Internal and External Communications in support of IFC’s business objectives and strategic roadmap. This includes:

• Supporting and amplifying the common elements that bring us together, define our unique culture and drive outperformance.
• Enhancing employee engagement across IFC – emphasizing what makes us a winning team.
• Protecting and promoting the IFC brand and reputation globally.
• Elevating IFC’s role in helping to build resilient communities where we do business.
• Amplifying IFC knowledge, expertise and thought leadership in our key markets.

The Senior Communications Advisor for Technology and Lab (our in-house centre for digital excellence) is responsible for building strong relationships with leaders and partners across our national Tech+Lab team as well as providing strategic communications counsel in support of business priorities.

Reporting to the Director, Communications (Tech+Lab), you will build integrated communications plans that support IFC’s business objectives and our Technology and Lab strategic priorities. The role requires strong executive presence, sound judgement, and the ability to build credibility and rapport with senior leaders, alongside exceptional technical writing skills and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling communications.

What you'll do here

• Partner with Technology and Lab leaders and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide communications counsel that supports strategic priorities.
• Advise and influence senior leaders with confidence, sound judgement, and strong executive presence.
• Translate complex technology, AI, digital, data, and other technical topics into clear, accurate, and engaging communications for a range of audiences.
• Lead the development and execution of annual communications plans and complex projects, including objectives, key messages, Q&As and success measures.
• Develop creative, engaging ways to tell our technology story across channels, including intranet articles, presentations, videos, SharePoint sites and newsletters.
• Manage internal communications platforms, including SharePoint sites and shared mailboxes, and measure communications effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain editorial calendars working with the Editorial Committee and the Strategic Internal Communications team to schedule communications.

What success looks like

• Leads projects that contributes meaningfully towards annual strategic plans and IFC’s objectives.
• Committed to keeping employees updated on Technology and Lab strategic priorities and changes to support employee engagement.
• Is a trusted advisor who builds strong relationships and credibility with leaders, partners, and other colleagues across Corporate Communications and IFC.
• Implements effective processes and best practices in all projects.
• Strives to live the IFC Values and is a role model to others.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in communications, mass media or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in technology, AI and/or financial services is considered a strong asset.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in a similar communications' role.
• Exceptional technical writing skills, with creativity and strong storytelling ability
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create alignment among multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and expectations.
• Highly organized and able to manage workflow efficiently with autonomy and flexibility and without continuous supervision.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong technical fluency is an asset, including familiarity with AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
• Bilingualism (English/French) – For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Occasional travel may be expected: up to 10-15%.

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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.