At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and services we deliver help build trust and confidence in capital markets and global economies. The successful candidate will join a national team of communicators developing thoughtful, integrated and forward-thinking communication strategies, approaches and messages that convene our people and the public around common, meaningful narratives.
We’re looking for a natural-born communicator who is marketing savvy with a deep passion for writing, a keen eye for detail, can-do attitude, curiosity and the confidence to challenge the conventional to deliver better and bolder communications. The candidate will team across the firm to support internal communications development and execution for a variety of business priorities.
If status quo isn’t in your vocabulary, and you’re interested in being challenged, stretching your knowledge of market and industry trends, excited by a very fast-paced environment and looking for a collaborative team environment, you’ve come to the right place.
Your key responsibilities:
Support business objectives and firm values through thoughtful, timely and impactful national and local internal communications that inform, engage and excite our people.
Manage, prepare, edit and distribute communications materials including newsletters, daily news stories, leadership messages and emails, website content, speaking/interview notes and executive briefing documents across our full business.
Liaise with brand, digital and social experts, demand generation teams, graphic designers, translators and other internal stakeholders to develop, finalize and distribute communications.
Proactively and consistently contribute ideas and creativity to brainstorming and planning discussions, as well as team meetings, with accountability to deliver against quarterly plans.
Address ad hoc, quick turnaround communications requests based on business, market or public events and initiatives that arise.
Remain accountable for high-quality communications that push the envelope and deliver results and continuous improvement.
Collaborate and actively share information with PR, social, digital and brand teams for synchronous internal and external communications efforts for maximum impact.
Measure and report on communications results to stakeholders and the wider team.
Skills and attributes for success
A strategic and growth mindset focused on initiating new ideas and stories to elevate the EY brand and increase people engagement.
Ability to think outside the box and develop engaging and innovative communications messages with a strong understanding of how best to deliver tactics across different channels.
Stellar communication skills, with the ability to understand and communicate complex ideas persuasively and efficiently through digital, social, print and spoken channels.
Extremely keen attention to detail, editing and proofreading skills and high-quality standards for timely product delivery.
Understanding of communications measurement tools, tactics and benchmarks.
Readiness and comfortability working in a very fast-paced, complex, yet dynamic work environment and ability to multitask on a variety of different projects, while operating with a sense of urgency.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage senior stakeholders across the firm.
Familiarity using communications software, such as Content Management Systems and Unily intranet platforms to post stories that reach widespread audiences.
A team-player with a strong desire to learn and collaborate as part of an integrated team.
Organized and articulate, with impeccable attention to detail.
To qualify for the role, you must have
Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing communications or a related field.
Minimum three to five years’ professional communications experience.
Experience planning and supporting strategic communications campaigns.
Ideally you will also have
Previous digital channel or social media copy development experience
Bilingualism in English and French
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
EY Way of Work and your health and safety
EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way we collaborate, innovate and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at client or other locations. A critical component of EY’s workplace safety program includes our COVID-19 vaccination policy which requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an accommodation based on a reason protected by human rights legislation is provided.
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