Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.
About the role
The Corporate Communications team leads Intact Financial Corporation’s internal and external communications in support of IFC’s business objectives and strategic roadmap. This includes:
Supporting and amplifying the common elements that bring us together, define our unique culture and drive outperformance
Enhancing employee engagement across IFC, emphasizing what makes us a winning team
Protecting and promoting the IFC brand and reputation globally
Elevating IFC’s role in helping to build resilient communities where we do business
Amplifying IFC’s knowledge, expertise and thought leadership in our key markets
Within the Corporate Communications team, the HR Communications team works closely with HR partners and other communications teams to engage and empower employees through internal communications strategies and tactics that connect the dots for them with IFC's employee promise, purpose, values, objectives and strategy.
As HR Communications Advisor II, you will establish strong working relationships with HR partners and support communications projects that deliver on HR's strategic priorities. Your role involves drafting engaging communications, managing content on internal channels, and providing recommendations on innovative storytelling methods. You will collaborate closely with your Corporate Communications colleagues, support key projects, track success metrics and provide recommendations on how we can enhance the impact of our communications.
The successful candidate will report to the Director of Internal Communications.
What you'll do here:
Establish strong relationships with HR partners to understand their business needs, collaborate, and support projects that deliver on HR’s strategic priorities. HR Partners include:
DEI
Talent Acquisition
Talent Management & Employee Experience
Rewards and Recognition
Learning and Development
Compensation and Benefits
Projects teams
Draft effective, clear and engaging communications which are appropriate for the intended audiences, including key messages, internal articles, and Q&As.
Distribute, post and help manage content on internal channels, including the intranet and newsletters.
Research and provide recommendations on innovative and creative ways to tell stories and achieve communications objectives, leveraging different tactics including video and events.
Collaborate with colleagues across Corporate Communications and communications partners across the business to drive alignment, connect the dots and leverage best practices.
Support team members on key projects that contribute to our communications objectives.
Establish and track KPIs and other success metrics for all projects. Provide recommendations based on findings and learnings.
What success looks like:
Contributes meaningfully to the Corporate Communications team, our objectives and action plan
Supports and delivers results for our key stakeholders and internal business partners
Builds strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues
Implements effective processes and best practices in all projects
Strives to live the IFC Values
What you bring to the table:
An undergraduate degree with specialization in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 years of communications experience working in a corporate or similar environment
Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop strategic insights
Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building strong working relationships across diverse teams
Willingness and ability to learn new skills to support the team
Highly computer literate with strong command of MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
Experience with SharePoint Online and Staffbase is an asset
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
No Canadian work experience required, but must have authorization to work in Canada.
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.
