Strategic Communications Advisor (14 month contract)

Why you’ll love working here:

• high-performance, people-focused culture

• our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth

• membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

• competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).

• optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

• yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

• the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary:

The Strategic Communications Advisor (14-month contract) helps facilitate and support marketing and communications requirements related to specific internal partner groups. Reporting to the Strategic Communications Manager, this individual works collaboratively with the broader Marketing and Communications (M&C) team to help deliver effective communication campaigns for HOOPP members and employers with measurable outcomes, while ensuring alignment with HOOPP's Strategic Plan and upholding our core values.

A creative, collaborative, and proactive approach, strong oral and written communication skills, effective time management and attention to detail are requirements for success in this role.

What you will do:

• Manage communication campaigns and tactics to support HOOPP member and employer communications
• Produce various communication materials for HOOPP's external (and occasionally internal) communications channels. This could include researching, writing, editing articles, presentations, all-staff emails, training materials, newsletters, etc.
• Develop communication materials that follow HOOPP's branding guidelines within written content
• Build an understanding of the internal partner groups' objectives and business requirements for specific projects
• Ensure communications calendars and project plans are up to date
• Assist with planning and scheduling marketing and communication work within the Agile environment
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and M&C team members
• Help execute communication tactics that ensure audiences are provided with timely and accurate information
• Coordinate services provided by external consultants and vendors for communications related programs

What you bring:

• University degree or college diploma in journalism, communications or public relations, or equivalent training, education and/or experience
• 3-5 years of experience in communications (including pension or other financial services communications)
• Excellent writing, editing, proof-reading and attention to detail; ability to translate technical concepts into plain language
• Proven ability to express ideas proactively in a clear, well-organized manner
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong ability to prioritize workload and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Flexible approach to work and positive attitude
• Proven vendor and project management skills
• Computer skills - MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint
• Prior pension industry knowledge and experience working in an Agile environment an asset