Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.
About the role
We’re looking for a Manager, Communications, to join our growing team!
As a Manager, Communications, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to develop and deliver communications that raise brand awareness, protect and enhance the corporate reputation and position Intact as a leader in the insurance industry. Your skills as a coach will help our teams and leaders represent the Intact brand to multiple audiences. You will strategically develop marketing plans, lead communications both internally and externally and ensure that all marketing and communications strategies are implemented successfully.
What you’ll do here:
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Develop, manage and execute external communications programs aligned with Intact’s business objectives.
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Bring expertise on leading trends and best practices in the area of traditional and digital marketing, events, communications and project management, public relations and social media.
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Position internal thought leaders to help tell the Intact story.
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Provide counsel and advice to senior leaders and business units on issues and reputation management.
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Prepare and support senior executives for speaking opportunities and media interviews.
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Manage issues with speed and good judgment.
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Support business units for catastrophes and severe weather events.
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Oversee the planning and development of marketing and communications plans for new product launches, sales campaigns, co-branded marketing opportunities, and corporate social media content and distribution.
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Act as a compelling spokesperson with community partners and media on Intact initiatives.
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Build and foster strong relationships with external partners, agencies, media, bloggers and influencers.
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Expertly write press releases, articles, speeches, blogs related to corporate affairs and corporate messaging.
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Support a wide range of campaigns and programs with internal and external partners.
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Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the company, including public affairs, government relations, marketing, strategy, legal, internal communications, investor relations teams and other brands.
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Monitor, track and report on media coverage and social media performance.
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Lead and manage direct reports to achieve overall objectives.
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Responsible for career development, coaching and training immediate team members, hiring, and performance management.
What you’ll bring to the table:
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Undergraduate degree – preferably communications, journalism, public relations, or a business degree with a certificate in corporate communications/public relations, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
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A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, corporate affairs or external communications.
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Experience and ability to manage others minimum of 3 years leading a team.
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Strong media relations skills required and superior project management skills.
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Proven abilities in building relationships with reporters, bloggers, and influencers.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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Strategic mindset and ability to meet objectives in a timely manner.
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Can prioritize work and multi-task in an environment with multiple deadlines and competing demands that may often require longer hours.
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external partners.
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No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a temporary member of our team:
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Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
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Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
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A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
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Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities.
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A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.
