Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Manager Communications | Great West role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against The Canada Life Assurance Company's job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Manager Communications | Great West role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against The Canada Life Assurance Company's job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Manager Communications | Great West posting at The Canada Life Assurance Company — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Manager Communications | Great West posting at The Canada Life Assurance Company — free, in seconds.
About the Role
This role supports the Director in delivering high-quality, consistent, and timely corporate and CEO communications for Great West, ensuring plans land clearly and effectively with employees and leaders. The role is a key contributor for the new Great West internal communications function, helping turn strategy into action.
Responsibilities
- Deliver c-suite and enterprise-wide communications
- Execute employee engagement activities, campaigns, and communications for Great West colleagues globally i.e. town halls, leader forums and other employee events aimed at improving engagement and creating sense of pride
- Coordinate communications across global regions and business segments, ensuring consistency of messaging while accommodating regional needs and cultural considerations
- Manage internal communication tools / channels, content calendar, and cadence with a high degree of autonomy
- Partner with HR, Legal, Risk, Finance and Investor Relations and segment / regional communication leads, as well as Canada Life Communications & Marketing teams to ensure consistency of identity and tone where required
- Manage planning, production, and supplier coordination (design, video, presentations)
- Provide leadership for communication processes, governance, and best practices
- Help navigate and manage distribution lists in a complex global environment
Requirements
- A tech-savvy communicator with demonstrated experience managing internal communications tools and technologies including SharePoint, Viva Engage, email distribution tools, newsletter design tools etc.
- Proficiency and comfort in creating polished, visually appealing, professional PowerPoint presentations
- Exceptional coordination and organizational skills with a focus on documentation, process, execution, and delivery discipline
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and trends, with an appreciation for how they can enhance productivity, communication, and business outcomes
- Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, ambiguous environment with a strong appreciation for time sensitive delivery
- Strong writing skills with proven experience translating strategic narratives into concise, compelling employee-ready content
- Sound judgement handling sensitive information and a comfort level dealing with senior leadership
- 5-10 years of experience in corporate or internal communications
Skills
- SharePoint
- Viva Engage
- Email distribution tools
- Newsletter design tools
- PowerPoint presentations
- Artificial intelligence tools and trends
- Writing skills
- Communication planning
- Measurement
- Execution excellence
- Employee engagement delivery
- Operational leadership
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-10 years of experience in corporate or internal communications
Salary/Compensations
- $86,600 - $144,300 annually
Benefits
- Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
- Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
- Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
- Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
- Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
- Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
About the Company
- Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses.
- We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life.
- At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.
- Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.