Manager Communications | Great West

Great-West Lifeco

$86K — $144K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in corporate or internal communications
  • Strong writing skills with a proven ability to create engaging content for employees
  • Demonstrated experience with internal communications tools and technologies like SharePoint and Viva Engage
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on documentation and process execution
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgement
  • Knowledge of AI trends and their application in communications
  • Proficiency in creating visually appealing PowerPoint presentations

Responsibilities

  • Deliver enterprise-wide communications for C-suite and employees
  • Execute global employee engagement activities and campaigns
  • Coordinate communication efforts across regions and business segments
  • Manage internal communication tools and content calendar
  • Provide leadership in communication processes and best practices
  • Navigate and manage distribution lists in a global environment
  • Work collaboratively across various teams including HR, Legal, and Marketing

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Supportive hybrid work environment
  • Collaboration with senior leadership
  • Work in a fast-paced and innovative environment
  • Access to employee engagement activities and events
Full Job Description
Permanent Full Time

Reporting to the Director, Internal Communications & Employee Engagement, the Manager, Internal Communications supports the delivery of global communications with a focus on communication tools and technologies and executive communications support for Great West.

In close partnership with Global HR, the role focuses on communication planning and measurement, execution excellence, employee engagement delivery, and operational leadership within the Office of the CEO.

Role Purpose

This role supports the Director in delivering high-quality, consistent, and timely corporate and CEO communications for Great West, ensuring plans land clearly and effectively with employees and leaders. The role is a key contributor for the new Great West internal communications function, helping turn strategy into action.

Key Accountabilities
  • Deliver c-suite and enterprise-wide communications
  • Execute employee engagement activities, campaigns, and communications for Great West colleagues globally i.e. town halls, leader forums and other employee events aimed at improving engagement and creating sense of pride
  • Coordinate communications across global regions and business segments, ensuring consistency of messaging while accommodating regional needs and cultural considerations
  • With a high degree of autonomy, manage internal communication tools / channels, content calendar, and cadence
  • Works in partnership with HR, Legal, Risk, Finance and Investor Relations and segment / regional communication leads, as well as Canada Life Communications & Marketing teams to ensure consistency of identity and tone where required


Experience and Capability Requirements
  • A tech-savvy communicator with demonstrated experience managing internal communications tools and technologies including SharePoint, Viva Engage, email distribution tools, newsletter design tools etc.
  • Proficiency and comfort in creating polished, visually appealing, professional PowerPoint presentations
  • Exceptional coordination and organizational skills with a focus on documentation, process, execution, and delivery discipline
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and trends, with an appreciation for how they can enhance productivity, communication, and business outcomes
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a strong appreciation for time sensitive delivery
  • Strong writing skills with proven experience translating strategic narratives into concise, compelling employee-ready content
  • Sound judgement handling sensitive information and a comfort level dealing with senior leadership
  • 5-10 years of experience in corporate or internal communications


Operational leadership
  • Manage planning, production, and supplier coordination (design, video, presentations)
  • Provide leadership for communication processes, governance, and best practices.
  • Help navigate and manage distribution lists in a complex global environment


The base salary for this position is between $86,600 - $144,300 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Requisition ID: 7071

Category: Corporate Functions

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