Develop and execute integrated communications, creative, and engagement strategies for recognition programs, conferences, events, and business initiatives

Own end-to-end engagement strategy for signature events

Lead event themes, messaging frameworks, storytelling, executive communications, scripts, recognition programming, and multimedia experiences

Measure communications, engagement, and event effectiveness using insights and data

Draft business content for signature events with the Consulting team

Provide creative leadership for event communications, digital experiences, presentations, video productions, branding, and print collateral

Review and approve communications, creative concepts, copy, and design for business, brand, accessibility, and audience alignment

Advise on communications, creative development, attendee engagement, and event experience design

Lead, coach, and develop the Communications & Creative team

Establish priorities and allocate resources across concurrent projects

Partner with Event, Recognition, Distribution, Consulting, and senior leadership teams

Lead planning and execution of high-profile advisor recognition and business events

Identify and implement event technology, digital engagement tools, attendee experience platforms, and emerging communication channels

Develop process documentation and operating procedures

Manage vendors, agencies, contracts, negotiations, and performance

Oversee communications and creative budgets, forecasting, costs, approvals, and savings opportunities

Ensure legal, risk, privacy, accessibility,



and regulatory compliance

Manage departmental budgets, expenditures, contracts, and resources

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to build and influence relationships across business units, vendors, and senior leadership

Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Proven budget management experience, including forecasting, vendor management, contract oversight, and financial stewardship

Strong leadership, coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills

Experience developing integrated communications and engagement strategies for events, recognition programs, and business initiatives

Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills

Ability to lead through change, navigate ambiguity, drive innovation, process improvement, and operational effectiveness

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and achieving business objectives

Experience developing governance frameworks, processes, documentation, and tools

Experience developing high-performing teams and partnerships

A university degree in journalism, advertising, marketing or communications





Bilingualism in English and French is an asset

5 or more years’ experience leading complex marcom strategy creation and execution

Prior experience with copywriting, design, or production in an agency setting is an asset

Prior project management experience, with a focus on creative direction

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing integrated communications and engagement strategies for events and recognition programs, with strong leadership in managing teams and budgets. Proficient in utilizing data insights to measure effectiveness and ensure compliance across multiple projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Integrated Communications Strategy Development

Event Management and Execution

Budget Management and Financial Stewardship

Leadership and Team Development

Bilingualism in English and French

Hard Skills

Copywriting

Creative Direction

Project Management

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Strategic Thinking

Event Technology Implementation

Governance Framework Development

Multimedia Production

Audience Engagement

Soft Skills

Relationship Building

Coaching

Facilitation

Presentation Skills

Adaptability

Industry Keywords

Marcom Strategy

Compliance

Branding

Accessibility

Vendor Management

Tools & Technologies

Digital Engagement Tools

Attendee Experience Platforms

Event Management Software

Creative Software

Budgeting Tools

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📌 Manager, Communications, Creative and Experience Strategy (Ontario)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Ontario