Senior Communications Advisor Jobs

About This Opportunity

At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.

As Senior Communications Advisor, you have a strong ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and build collaborative relationships with senior executives and colleagues across our organization. You are results oriented, data driven, collaborative, and are resourceful in leveraging your relationships and knowledge to support the execution of programs. You are passionate about communications, supporting organizational change, and can lead projects and programs effectively to deliver on your objectives.

What you will do:

Communications Planning & Strategizing

• Measures the effectiveness of implemented communications plans.
• Supporting leaders and senior leaders with development of communications to support the corporate strategy and priorities.
• Responds appropriately to specific organizational needs by developing and executing communication plans that support business objectives.

Consulting/Relationship Building

• Provides strategic communications counsel to internal business units (including executives/senior leaders) on an ongoing basis.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with internal business partners.
• Provides strategic communications counsel, planning, support and advice to internal business partners.

Writing, Editing & Video Scripting

• Writes a variety of communications for internal audiences using diverse communication channels that include face-to-face, Mnet, online messages, videos and email.
• Video planning (brief creation), scripting, video production overview
• Edit various internal communications.
• Develops briefings, presentations and other communication tools to support employee understanding of business/strategic objectives.

Project Management

• Provides support and coordination for production and distribution of corporate communications vehicles.
• Coordinate’s production and distribution of manager and employee all internal/external communications as required.

Event Management - For strategic events for employees or leadership, as required.

Crisis and issue Management - Strategic and tactical implementation as needed.

What you will bring:

• Proven ability to build collaborative, effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Team player who colleagues enjoy working with in partnership with various internal teams and external partners/vendors towards common goals.
• Experience developing, implementing and measuring communication plans.
• Results-oriented in managing and executing multiple programs simultaneously
• Knowledge of publications/print/electronic production process.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge and experience with the video production process.
• 7-10 years related experience.
• Degree from a Communications/Public Relations Program, or equivalent combination, diploma and related experience.
• Knowledge of Yammer is an asset.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Excellent proofreading/copy editing skills with attention to details.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word (PC), MS Outlook and PowerPoint.

Office Location: 3330 Bloor Street West, Toronto OR, 75 Corporate Park Drive, St. Catharines.

Meridian has a hybrid work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.

What's in it for you?

• This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world
• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!

Who we are:

Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.

Find our story here: About Meridian

Experience the Difference!

Meridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.