Our mission is to provide a secure, valuable, and sustainable workplace retirement solutions for Canadians. At CAAT, we live our values of integrity, impact, and teamwork every day.
The Senior Communications Specialist is integral to the success of the Office of the CEO team and to CAAT’s guiding mission and growth strategy.
Reporting to the Manager, CEO Communications, as the Senior Communications Specialist, CEO Communications, you will be responsible for engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to support the Office of the CEO’s communications priorities. This position requires superior writing, copyediting, and verbal skills to produce engaging and accurate communications that promote the value of modern DB pension plans, the strategic vision of the CEO and Plan Manager, and CAAT’s purpose to improve the retirement outcomes of Canadians. You will contribute to a broad range of communications, marketing, and policy initiatives as an informed, expert representative of the Office of the CEO.
We are looking for someone with:
- 5+ years of progressive strategic communications experience, preferably supporting senior leadership, including presentation development, speechwriting, thought leadership/long-form articles, senior stakeholder relationship management, and media relations.
- A strong understanding of executive communications fundamentals, including senior stakeholder relations, public relations, and strategic communications.
- Experience in executive communications and senior stakeholder relations.
- A certificate in public relations is an asset.
- Proven ability to coordinate and deliver on a dynamic calendar of communications priorities, event commitments, speaking engagements, and media activities with exceptional time management.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A proven track record of effective communication and collaboration to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality of corporate messaging across diverse stakeholder groups.
- The ability to learn and collaborate in a poised and tactful manner on projects that may be confidential in nature.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
- Enthusiasm, resilience, and adaptability to unforeseen project changes.
- Exceptional attention to detail in written and verbal communications.
- Initiative and problem-solving skills as a self-starter.
- The ability to successfully manage conflicting urgent priorities and deadlines.
- The ability to build and nurture internal relationships as a representative of the Office of the CEO.
Once here you will:
- Prepare polished key communications tactics consistent with the voice of the CEO, including articles, presentations, key messages, media communiqués, social media copy, and other messaging for internal and external audiences.
- Serve as a point of contact for stakeholder relationships managed by the Office of the CEO and work with external partners to coordinate Office-led events.
- Work closely with various departments and external agencies as required to assist with planning stakeholder engagements and communication and marketing programs.
- Exercise judgment and discretion with material that is frequently confidential in nature to assess business requirements, reputational risks, and communication needs.
- Ensure alignment and consistency of all CEO communications with evolving business priorities, including presentations, speeches, longform articles, internal communications, and media relations.
- Support the framework development of communications processes, protocols and measurements with a data-driven approach.
- Support the development of website content, including copywriting, web design, and other deliverables as needed.
- Ensure team members are kept apprised of project deliverables and status, obtain input from subject-matter experts, and secure required approvals to deliver.
- Facilitate timely and efficient delivery of accurate information to internal and external stakeholders and provide recommendations on communication approach and content.
Step into CAAT - where your work is both rewarding and meaningful, growth is a constant, fun is the way we roll, and your impact is real! If you meet most of the criteria above, we would love to connect with you.
Our commitment to you as a CAATster:
We’re about growing together and creating impact in a collaborative and caring environment!
- Comprehensive & Holistic Care: Your dedication deserves appreciation! At CAAT, we celebrate the complete you, prioritizing your well-being above all. Our all-encompassing employee programs are designed to cater to every aspect of your life and well-being, ensuring you feel cherished and valued. We provide a competitive Total Rewards program based around your physical, mental, and financial wellness. This includes, but is not limited to, your compensation, paid time off, health and dental benefits, wellness programs, wellness incentives, and (of course) a defined benefit pension plan.
- Growth Opportunities: Embrace a vibrant, ever-evolving environment at CAAT, where growth is not just a goal, but our way of life! We're expanding and transforming constantly, which means endless opportunities for you to adapt, innovate, and learn. As we grow, so do you. Let’s make a difference together!
- A Culture of Collaboration and Fun: We're a team that works, grows, and celebrates together. At CAAT, you belong to a collaborative, inclusive and lively environment that sparks creativity and fosters open communication.
- Making a Difference, Together: We're on a mission to secure a better future for Canadians. Your meaningful contributions go beyond the workplace, touching lives and making a significant societal impact. Work that truly counts!
But don't just take our word for it! We’ve consistently been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers, and one of the Best Places to Work.
Learn more about us by visiting www.caatpension.ca/careers
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at CAAT means we respect and value the broadest range of experiences, geographies, gender, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives as key elements of our culture. Our vision is to provide an environment where employees can bring their best, professional, authentic, selves to work.
CAAT Pension Plan is an equal opportunity employer, and we will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact us at [email protected] or call Human Resources at 416-673-9000 for assistance.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
