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Director, Corporate Communications, Sun Life Canada

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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.

Job Description:

Do you want to play a leadership role in driving strategic communications in support of Sun Life Canada’s business priorities? Are you an experienced Director of Corporate Communications who is passionate about telling stories internally and externally, creating engaging employee experiences and working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver results? If the answer is ‘yes’, read more to see if this role could be a fit for you.

In addition to the skills below, we're looking for a passionate team player who is proactive, positive and proven in their ability to roll up their sleeves and play a leadership role on our broader Corporate Communications team supporting key company initiatives. This role reports into the AVP of Corporate Communications, Sun Life Canada.

What will you do?

Create and execute internal and external communications plans in support of strategic initiatives for the Sun Life Canada business. This leader will advance communications in support of the Sun Life Canada business strategy and priorities, manage Canada issues and reputation risk, and support cross-functional teams including Office of the President, Operations, and Client Experience Office.
Write and create engaging communications with a passion for telling compelling stories
Counsel senior leaders on communication issues and change priorities
Drive proactive and compelling media relations, social media, and manage reputational issues
Collaborate with communications teams across the enterprise to ensure alignment and prioritization with the employee experience top of mind.
Coach team members in their professional development
Fuel employee engagement by delivering strategic and visual internal communications tied to Sun Life's business priorities
Serve as a change agent for delivering new and interactive ways to communicate to employees
Solve day-to-day issues based on expertise and collaboration with others to find practical solutions
Own metrics and measurement of employee communications and media coverage

What do you need to succeed?

Experienced Communications leader with internal communications and media relations expertise
Strong story telling skills and an eye for graphic design to support the delivery of impactful communications campaigns
Self-starter with a proactive ability to initiate integrated communications plans, to own execution and measure results across multiple channels
Strong issues management skills to quickly analyze issues, understand business impacts and deliver communications to mitigate issues
Ability to advise and counsel senior executives and adapt to meet their business needs
A proven strategic ability to lead a team to plan, prioritize and collaborate with others to meet tight deadlines and deliver measurable results based on communications plans
Ability to manage and coach team members to help them grow and develop
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and project management skills

Assets:

10+ years of experience in communications, media relations
Bilingual (English, French)
Social media expertise and presence on LinkedIn, Twitter and other channels
Understanding of the financial, health and insurance business landscape
Graphic design experience

What's in it for you?

Great Place to Work® Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2025, 2024 and 2023
Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada - 2025
Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification – 2024
Top Work Places® for Remote Work – Monster Canada - 2024
Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada - 2024
Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

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 thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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

Salary Range:

105,000/105 000 - 180,000/180 000

Job Category:

Communications

Posting End Date:

20/04/2025

Average salary estimate

$142500 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Director, Corporate Communications, Sun Life Canada, SunLife

At Sun Life Canada, we believe that you are as unique as your background, experience, and point of view. As the Director of Corporate Communications, you’ll find an atmosphere that encourages, empowers, and inspires you to be your best self. In this role, you will engage with dynamic colleagues who are passionate about sharing knowledge, fostering creativity, and making a difference in the lives of our clients. Your mission will involve crafting compelling communication strategies that align with our business priorities, helping to tell our story both internally and externally. You'll be responsible for writing engaging content, counseling senior leaders on communication strategies, and driving proactive media relations. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with various teams across the enterprise to ensure we deliver a top-notch employee experience. With your expertise and leadership skills, you'll coach team members in their professional development, fuel employee engagement through strategic communication, and manage potential reputational risks. If you're looking for a role that offers exciting challenges and a chance to make an impactful difference at Sun Life Canada, this might just be the perfect fit for you!

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What are the responsibilities of the Director of Corporate Communications at Sun Life Canada?

The Director of Corporate Communications at Sun Life Canada is responsible for creating and executing communication plans that support the company's strategic initiatives. This includes managing internal and external communications, driving media relations, counseling senior leaders, and collaborating across teams to enhance employee engagement and manage reputational risks.