Our mission is to provide a secure, valuable, and sustainable workplace retirement solutions for Canadians. At CAAT, we live our values of integrity, impact, and teamwork every day.
The Senior Communications Specialist is integral to the success of the Office of the CEO team and to CAAT’s guiding mission and growth strategy.
Reporting to the Manager, CEO Communications, as the Senior Communications Specialist, CEO Communications, you will be responsible for engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to support the Office of the CEO’s communications priorities. This position requires exceptional writing, copyediting, and verbal skills to highlight the value of modern DB pension plans, the strategic vision of the CEO and Plan Manager, and CAAT’s purpose to improve the retirement outcomes of Canadians. You will lead and contribute to a broad range of communications, marketing, and policy initiatives as an expert representative of the Office of the CEO.
We are looking for someone with:
- 5+ years of progressive strategic communications experience, with expertise in senior stakeholder relationship management, supporting senior leadership through presentation development, speechwriting, thought leadership/long-form articles, and media relations.
- Extensive experience in executive communications and senior stakeholder relations, including a proven track record of working closely with senior executive leadership and proactively collaborating with internal teams to strategically align communications with organizational goals and drive key business outcomes.
- In-depth knowledge of executive communications, including public relations, government relations, and strategic communications.
- Proven experience in business writing and editing, including creating strategic key messages, executive briefing documents, press releases, articles, presentations, speeches, and other materials tailored for a B2B audience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple communications initiatives, events, speaking engagements, and media activities in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Certification in public relations or a related field would be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A proven track record of effective communication and collaboration, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality of messaging across diverse stakeholder groups, including members, participating employers, prospects, strategic business partners, board members, and more, while maintaining a poised and tactful approach on confidential projects.
- Enthusiasm, resilience, and adaptability to manage unforeseen project changes and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong program management skills to manage multiple priorities and deliverables effectively.
- Exceptional attention to detail in all forms of communication, ensuring clarity and accuracy in both written and verbal messaging.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of seniority and act as a representative of the Office of the CEO to drive business objectives.
Once here you will:
- Prepare polished key communications consistent with the voice of the CEO, including articles, presentations, key messages, media communiqués, social media copy, and other messaging for internal and external audiences.
- Ideate, plan, develop, execute and monitor short and long-term engagement initiatives to proactively build and nurture stakeholder relationships managed by the Office of the CEO. Collaborate with the CEO’s office, internal departments and external agencies as required to develop stakeholder campaigns and events, such as the annual virtual conference, leadership roadshows, governance and committee meetings, town halls, and more ensuring seamless coordination and impact.
- Exercise a high level of judgment and discretion with material that is frequently confidential in nature to assess business requirements, reputational risks, and communication needs.
- Ensure alignment and consistency of all internal and external CEO communications as business and strategic priorities evolve.
- Drive the development of communication processes, protocols, and measurement frameworks, applying a data-driven approach to assess impact and effectiveness.
- Support the development of website content, including copywriting, web design, and other deliverables as needed.
- Ensure team members are kept apprised of project deliverables and status, obtain input from subject-matter experts, and secure required approvals to deliver.
- Facilitate timely and efficient delivery of accurate information to internal and external stakeholders and provide recommendations on communication approach and content.
Step into CAAT - where your work is both rewarding and meaningful, growth is a constant, fun is the way we roll, and your impact is real! If you meet most of the criteria above, we would love to connect with you.
Our commitment to you as a CAATster:
We’re about growing together and creating impact in a collaborative and caring environment!
- Comprehensive & Holistic Care: Your dedication deserves appreciation! At CAAT, we celebrate the complete you, prioritizing your well-being above all. Our all-encompassing employee programs are designed to cater to every aspect of your life and well-being, ensuring you feel cherished and valued. We provide a competitive Total Rewards program based around your physical, mental, and financial wellness. This includes, but is not limited to, your compensation, paid time off, health and dental benefits, wellness programs, wellness incentives, and (of course) a defined benefit pension plan.
- Growth Opportunities: Embrace a vibrant, ever-evolving environment at CAAT, where growth is not just a goal, but our way of life! We're expanding and transforming constantly, which means endless opportunities for you to adapt, innovate, and learn. As we grow, so do you. Let’s make a difference together!
- A Culture of Collaboration and Fun: We're a team that works, grows, and celebrates together. At CAAT, you belong to a collaborative, inclusive and lively environment that sparks creativity and fosters open communication.
- Making a Difference, Together: We're on a mission to secure a better future for Canadians. Your meaningful contributions go beyond the workplace, touching lives and making a significant societal impact. Work that truly counts!
But don't just take our word for it! We’ve consistently been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers, and one of the Best Places to Work.
Learn more about us by visiting www.caatpension.ca/careers
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at CAAT means we respect and value the broadest range of experiences, geographies, gender, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives as key elements of our culture. Our vision is to provide an environment where employees can bring their best, professional, authentic, selves to work.
CAAT Pension Plan is an equal opportunity employer, and we will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact us at hr@caatpension.ca or call Human Resources at 416-673-9000 for assistance.
Job Type: Full-time
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in strategic corporate communications?
- How many years of experience do you have in directly supporting executive leadership with their communications needs, such as speechwriting, media relations, and presentation development?
- This is a hybrid position. Are you comfortable commuting to our office located in Downtown Toronto?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5B 2L7
