Director, Global CommunicationsThe Director, Global Communications develops and leads strategic communications for the People & Communications portfolio, ensuring messaging supports enterprise priorities, organizational change, and colleague engagement.Core ResponsibilitiesLead strategic communications for the People & Communications portfolio, aligned to enterprise priorities and the Winning Team & Culture agenda.Provide senior counsel to People leaders and cross‑functional partners on culture, performance, compensation, colleague experience, leadership communications, and enterprise priorities.Develop integrated communications strategies, messaging, and plans that connect people priorities to business strategy and colleague experience.Translate complex or sensitive topics into clear, practical communications for colleagues, leaders, and people managers.Support communications for People & Communications‑related AI initiatives, ensuring messaging is responsible, clear, and aligned with enterprise guidance.Lead development of communications deliverables across channels, including leader updates, editorial content, presentations, FAQs, and event materials.Lead communications support for key events and leadership forums, including strategy, content development, and end‑to‑end execution.Manage priorities, timelines, stakeholder input, and approvals across Communications, People, Legal, Privacy, Risk, and other partners.Ensure communications are high quality, audience‑centered, and consistent with enterprise messaging and tone.Monitor colleague feedback and organizational context to identify communications risks, gaps, and opportunities.Recommend approaches that improve clarity, sequencing,



leadership readiness, and colleague engagement.Contribute to continuous improvement in how Communications supports the People agenda and broader enterprise transformation.Decision‑Making ScopeOwns independently communications strategies, plans, and messaging within approved business direction and enterprise frameworks.Day‑to‑day prioritization and execution across the People & Communications portfolio, including development of communications materials and channel recommendations, stakeholder coordination, review management, and communication advice on routine and moderately complex issues.Qualifications8+ years of experience in corporate communications, employee communications, public affairs, or a related field, with demonstrated success supporting senior leaders and enterprise priorities.Robust strategic communications and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling messages for different audiences.Experience advising leaders on organizational change, culture, employee experience, or transformation‑related communications.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast‑paced,



matrixed environment.Strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive or high‑visibility communications.Experience working across functions such as Communications, People, Legal, Privacy, and Risk to drive alignment and approvals.Familiarity with AI, digital tools, or enterprise transformation initiatives, with the ability to communicate change in a grounded and responsible way.Salary and BenefitsLocation: Toronto, OntarioWorking Arrangement: HybridSalary range: $125,100.00 CAD – $175,100.00 CAD (actual salary varies by market conditions and candidate qualifications). Employees may participate in incentive programs and earn compensation tied to business and individual performance.Benefits include health, dental, mental health, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and AD&D; insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, employee/family assistance plans, retirement savings plans (including a global share ownership plan with employer matching), and a generous paid time off program. Statutory leaves of absence are also provided.Equal OpportunityManulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment. All employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.Application ProcessAll reasonable accommodations are provided during the application process. Contact [email protected] for further assistance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Global Communications - C$125,100 - C$175,100 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Manulife
📍 Winnipeg