Coordinator, Corporate Communications

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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*** This is a 14 months contract opportunity ***

Are you an aspiring Communications Coordinator with a passion for storytelling and creating meaningful experiences for employees and Clients? Are you interested in supporting communications that help people better understand Sun Life’s purpose, priorities and impact? If the answer is “yes,” then we hope you read more to see if this role is a fit for you.

The Coordinator, Corporate Communications (14-month contract) plays a key supporting role across two portfolios: People & Culture and Client & Innovation (with a focus on Sustainability and Marketing). Working closely with Corporate Communications partners, you’ll help bring people‑focused initiatives, Client‑related stories and sustainability priorities to life through clear, engaging and consistent communications. In this contract role, you’ll support communications that shape how employees and external audiences experience Sun Life, helping people feel informed, connected and proud of the work we do.

We’re looking for a collaborative team player who is proactive, curious and comfortable juggling multiple priorities. The Coordinator reports to the Manager, Corporate Communications and works closely with People & Culture partners, Client & Innovation teams, and other communications colleagues across the organization.
What will you do?

• Support internal/external communications by drafting and creating visual content, articles, emails, social media posts and other collateral for a variety of audiences and channels

• Logistics and administrative support for large internal events including town halls

• Review and set up emails and other internal messages for distribution to broad audiences

• Coordinate and collaborate with colleagues on translation and digital publishing

• Write, edit, proofread, and create graphics to support engaging communications

• Conduct research for briefing documents and communication plans

• Track metrics, build basic reports and look for trends in data and emerging tools (including AI) to help inform future communications

• Collaborate with communications colleagues, marketing partners and subject‑matter experts to support integrated, consistent messaging

• Help fuel engagement by supporting the delivery of clear, relevant and timely communications aligned to Sun Life’s Purpose

What do you need to succeed?

• Degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field

• 1-2 years’ experience in a support position or equivalent role

• Strong writing skills, with experience or interest in corporate, employee or brand communications

• Experience creating visual and engaging content across multiple channels

• Strong organizational skills and time-management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities

• Curiosity and interest in research, problem solving and analyzing data

• Demonstrated experience developing new ideas and recommending creative solutions

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

• General knowledge of communications best practices across multiple channels, including how different audiences consume content

• Strong interpersonal skills and a team‑oriented mindset

What will be nice to have?

• Experience in employee or internal communications

• Experience in content creation for intranet, email or social platforms

• Experience with Adobe Marketo Engage, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop

• Exposure to human resources, marketing, sustainability or the financial services industry

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®,  for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

*LI-MS

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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