Communications Specialist-Term - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Date: Sep 8, 2022Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C-3P1 Moncton, New Brunswick, CA, E1E-4R5 Calgary, AB, CA, T2R-0E4 Remote - Canada, CA Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6J-4Y3 Toronto, ON, CA, M2P-2B7 Edmonton, AB, CA, T6E-6A8Company: Wawanesa InsuranceWe’re proud to give our employees the flexibility to choose how and where they want to work. In this role, you can decide whether your preference is to work from home (remote), work from the office or a hybrid of time spent at both. You may live in and work in any of the following locations: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador and/or the Yukon.The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is Canada’s largest mutual insurer, with $3.9 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10.5 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Western Canada. With more than 5,700 employees, Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million policyholders in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2022. This certification recognizes us as a leading employer and reinforces that we’re a company that values our people for who they are and the work they do to support our customers, communities, and brokers. Wawanesa is also a Manitoba Top Employer for 2022 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy.We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.Job OverviewThe Communications Specialist supports the planning, coordination and execution of communications and department initiatives including employee events. In addition to strong organizational, writing and editing skills, the Specialist provides innovative and creative ideas to align content across internal communication channels. This role also partners with senior Communication team members and internal business partners to support communication strategy and planning related to initiatives and projects.Note: this is a term position expected to be approximately 18 months in lengthJob Responsibilities

• Oversee the curation, editing and publishing of internal news and information to ensure timely distribution of internal communications for employees and leaders.
• Actively contribute to internal communication editorial planning, working with Senior Communications Specialists and internal business partners to source and suggest content ideas and reasonable project timelines, and coordinates with team members to ensure consistent messaging and timing.
• Partner with Senior Communications Specialists to support communication projects and initiatives, and lead communications planning when needed to support various business partners and departments across the organization.
• Support the planning and execution of employee events such as All-Employee Calls, Employee Town Hall meetings through logistical and tactical planning (liaising with external vendors), post-event surveys and reporting, and content development (e.g. speaking notes, Q&A documents, presentations, etc.).
• Plan and coordinate content production and publishing through internal communication channels, including the sourcing and coordination of creative assets (i.e. photography, digital imagery, event/presentation templates, banners posters, handouts etc.,).
• Develop a wide range of quality communications materials across multiple channels and audiences, including but not limited to, company announcements, employee messages, presentations, Q&A documents, and other communication needs as required.
• Proofread and edit internal and external communications, as needed, to ensure quality and consistency.
• Use industry best practices, metrics, data and insights to help drive communication programs and activities as well as identify how communication channels are performing and where improvements could be made.
• Actively participate in the development of processes and guidelines to support our department in achieving our goals.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with a communications team.
• Strong written communication and editing skills with the ability to draft timely and accurate communications.
• Superior organizational, time management and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong service orientation.
• Sense of urgency with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly focused and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and be a strong team player.
• Corporate Communications experience with ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment.
• Experience in SharePoint or other Content Management Systems.
• Highly proficient with the Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Confidence and competency working with senior-level staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Bilingualism (French/English) would be an asset.

#LI-RemoteWawanesa provides its employees with a respectful, challenging and rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company’s goals. Our full-time permanent employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, generous vacation allowance, leave top up, annual bonus plan, premium free benefits and a pension plan). Wawanesa provides a stable environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas Privacy Policy.Quick Apply

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