Communications Manager

PPI (an independent subsidiary of iA Financial) is an Insurance Marketing Organization that sits between independent advisors and insurance companies. From coast-to-coast, we provide value-added services and support such as digital tools, education, marketing, and processing, to help advisors elevate and grow their business with a socially responsible mindset.

At PPI, each day you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference when you support our independent insurance advisors in providing financial security and peace of mind to their clients: Canadian families and businesses.

When you join PPI you will be part of a diverse, inclusive and equitable place to work that values different perspectives. You will benefit from a culture that is people-focused, inclusive and collaborative with opportunities to learn and develop your skills, develop your career and make a meaningful impact.

Our people drive our progress through innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence. We work hard and always ensure we have fun along the way.

PPI is pleased to provide employees with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.  This role is eligible for working from home up to 3 days per week. 

For more information about PPI visit: www.ppi.ca.

Communications Manager:

The Communications Manager is the first point of contact for communications at PPI, owning the end-to-end planning and delivery for both internal and external audiences. The role works collaboratively with internal communication partners and stakeholders to ensure clear, consistent, and effective messaging that supports business initiatives, change programs, and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary intake and first point of contact for internal and external communication requests, providing guidance on approach, sequencing, and execution.

• Develop and execute communication plans including audience segmentation, key messages, sequencing, timing, channels, and success measures.

• Build message architecture and supporting materials such as FAQs, talk tracks, key messages, and readiness notes.

• Write and finalize advisor-facing communications; collaborate with internal communication partners on employee and enterprise-wide communications where audiences or impacts overlap.

• Coordinate inputs, reviews, and approvals across multiple stakeholders.

• Translate complex initiatives into clear, audience-appropriate messaging.

• Maintain consistent voice, tone, and quality across communications.

• Create templates and workflows to improve repeatability and efficiency.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• 6+ years of experience in corporate, internal, or external communications, with significant hands‑on writing and editing responsibility.

• Demonstrated experience owning communications plans end‑to‑end, from message development and sequencing through to final delivery.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex or sensitive initiatives into clear, confident, audience‑appropriate communications.

• Strong judgment, organization, and project coordination skills, with the ability to operate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Experience supporting change, transformation, or complex business initiatives through communications.

• Ability to assess communication effectiveness and incorporate feedback to improve clarity, readiness, and impact.

• Experience supporting bilingual communications workflows and working with external partners (e.g., translators, designers, agencies).

• Experience with B2B audiences and regulated or compliance‑influenced environments is an asset.

• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

This role is for a new position. The expected salary range for this position starts at $95,000 and will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and skill set.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Your resume may be used for other vacancies.

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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