Description

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We’re agile and innovative, and we aren't afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.

Who we need

We're looking for a strategic communicator, trusted advisor, and strong storyteller to join our Internal Communications team on a 12-month maternity leave coverage contract.

In this role, you'll help shape how employees experience Securian Canada. You'll work closely with leaders and stakeholders across the organization to deliver clear, engaging, and meaningful communications that connect employees to our strategy, culture, and purpose.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and turning complex information into communications that inform, inspire, and drive action. You'll have a high degree of autonomy, broad organizational visibility, and the prospect to influence employee experience across the company.

This role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of working from our Toronto or Waterloo office twice a month.

The expected base salary for this role is between $80,000 – $110,000 CAD per year, depending on experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We use artificial intelligence tools in our recruitment process to help with application review and improve the efficiency of our assessments. These tools are used responsibly and do not replace human decision-making, as we continue to manually review all applications.

What you will do

- Partner with leaders and stakeholders across the organization to develop and execute communication strategies that support business priorities and employee engagement.
- Create clear, compelling communications across multiple channels, including newsletters, email campaigns, intranet content, leadership messages, and town halls.
- Translate complex business updates and organizational initiatives into meaningful and actionable messages for employees.
- Provide communications counsel and support to leaders, helping them communicate confidently and effectively.
- Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, balancing priorities,



timelines, and stakeholder needs.
- Measure communication effectiveness, gather feedback, and recommend improvements that enhance employee understanding and engagement.
- Help bring our culture to life through storytelling that highlights our people, achievements, and impact.

What you will bring

- 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to make complex ideas easy to understand.
- Experience developing and executing communication plans for a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organization and project management abilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A consultative mindset with the confidence to advise leaders and recommend communication solutions.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

- Experience in internal communications.
- Communications consulting or advisory experience.
- Experience supporting organizational change or change management initiatives.
- Experience partnering with Human Resources or employee experience teams.
- Experience in financial services, insurance, or another regulated industry.
- Familiarity with employee communication platforms, intranet tools, or communication analytics.

Why join?

When you’re a part of Securian Canada, you’re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture – so that together, we can discover the art of possible.

At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.

You’ll also be part of a team that’s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion,



and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be – both in, and outside, work.

If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures – we want to hear from you!

Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.

Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada/Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.

About Securian Canada

Who we are – and who we’re here for

We’re here for all Canadians and their families – however they define family. Our practical, life-ready insurance and protection solutions are designed to help provide financial security, so that Canadians can spend more time making every moment count.

For more than 65 years, we’ve been giving Canadians the confidence to face life’s uncertainties. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Burnaby, Waterloo and Winnipeg, Securian Canada brings together strong local roots and expertise, a North American footprint, and a global perspective – all while innovating at the speed the markets we serve expect.

Together with our U.S. parent company, Securian Financial, we are a leading insurance provider in the Canadian Financial Institution and Association & Affinity markets. We offer insurance solutions built with genuine care – providing specialized experiences to those we serve.

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We’re agile and innovative, and we aren't afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.

📌 Internal Communications Manager (12-month contract) (Canada)
🏢 Securian Canada
📍 Canada