Senior Specialist, Pension Communications (8 Month Contract)

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Reporting to the Manager, Pension Communications on a 8-month contract, the Senior Specialist, Pension Communications, develops and executes communications plans in support of OMERS and the broader Pension Services team’s strategic priorities. A large part of this role involves creating compelling and engaging content for various internal and external channels.

Working with internal team members and other business partners, the Senior Specialist, Pension Communications oversees the content development and maintenance of OMERS various digital properties; leads and supports special projects; and identifies solutions to streamline the team’s workflow.

The Senior Specialist, Pension Communications, is an excellent writer and editor who has experience in pitching stories, collaborating with various stakeholders across business units and understanding how each project fits into the organization’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement integrated communications plans in support of various groups across Pension Services
• Draft and edit external communications like newsletters, articles, web copy, emails and social media posts for key audiences, particularly members, employers and stakeholders
• Pitch, develop and post articles for internal platforms such as the employee intranet
• Manage content and publishing within Pension Communications team’s CMS, Contentful
• Oversee updates and maintenance of content on our various digital channels
• Execute email marketing campaigns, track analytics on digital communications and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Ensure a consistent brand voice across all platforms
• Mentor and coach other Pension Communications staff as necessary

To succeed in this position, you have:

• University or college degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations with 6+ years in a related field
• Strong writing and editing skills through published work
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Experience managing a CMS
• Proven ability to think strategically and communicate clearly
• Project leadership skills, coupled with resourcefulness and a keen focus for detail
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to work with the team and independently as required
• Experience executing effective communications plans
• Strong relationship-building skills to build trust with internal and external stakeholders, in order to achieve results
• Experience in pension communications or financial services would be an asset

Application Requirements: Portfolio Submission
As part of your application, please submit a portfolio showcasing your communications work. Your portfolio should highlight your ability to develop and execute effective communications strategies, demonstrating your skills in writing, content creation, and/or design. Examples may include:

• Press releases, speeches, or executive communications
• Blog posts, articles, or newsletter content
• Social media campaigns or digital content strategies
• Marketing materials, reports, or presentations
• Internal communications, such as town hall messaging or employee engagement materials

If your work includes team collaborations, please specify your role in the project. You may submit your portfolio as a PDF, a link to an online portfolio, or attachments within your application.

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.