Manager Communications | Great West
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Canada Life. Toronto · CA$86,600–CA$144,300 base.
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What you'll do
- You'll deliver executive and enterprise messages that land clearly with Great West employees and leaders
- You'll run global engagement efforts such as town halls, leader forums, and other employee events
- You'll align communications across regions and business segments while adapting for local and cultural needs
- You'll manage internal channels, communication tools, content calendars, and publishing cadence with autonomy
- You'll oversee production, suppliers, governance, processes, and distribution lists in a complex global setting
What you bring
- You bring five to ten years of corporate or internal communications experience
- You have hands-on experience with SharePoint, Viva Engage, email distribution, and newsletter design tools
- You create polished PowerPoint presentations and turn strategic narratives into concise employee content
- You pair strong organization and writing with sound judgment around sensitive information and senior leaders
- You understand artificial intelligence tools and can work through ambiguity and time-sensitive delivery
Who this fits
This permanent, full-time Toronto role suits a tech-savvy communicator who can work independently while coordinating with HR, Legal, Risk, Finance, Investor Relations, and regional teams. You'll need to be comfortable supporting senior leadership, working across global regions, and maintaining delivery discipline in a fast-paced environment.
From the employer
Permanent Full Time
Reporting to the Director, Internal Communications & Employee Engagement, the Manager, Internal Communications supports the delivery of global communications with a focus on communication tools and technologies and executive communications support for Great West.
In close partnership with Global HR, the role focuses on communication planning and measurement, execution excellence, employee engagement delivery, and operational leadership within the Office of the CEO.
Role Purpose
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.
Key Accountabilities
- 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
- With a high degree of autonomy, manage internal communication tools / channels, content calendar, and cadence
- Works in partnership 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
Experience and Capability 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
Operational leadership
- 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
The base salary for this position is between $86,600 - $144,300 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Grow with Great-West Lifeco
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.
What we offer:
We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:
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.
Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.
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.
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