Senior Manager, Corporate Communications Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications role at BMO Senior Manager, Corporate Communications Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications role at BMO Serves as trusted communications advisor that recommends, develops and executes communication and engagement strategies and solutions that effectively supports the Canadian Commercial Banking and North American Integrated Solutions business goals, and strategic priorities, drive employee engagement, effectively manage change, issues, and emerging trends. Works collaboratively with business/group and stakeholders to assess communications needs, recommend communications plans and solutions, secure necessary approvals, and create/deliver communication solutions that effectively support and address communications needs. Sources content and feedback, assesses information and translates thoughts into effective communications solutions.

Delivers high quality communications solutions that target audiences can easily access, understand and action, and aligned with company standards. Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group. Makes recommendations and solves problems to ensure communication solutions are implemented.

May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices. Leads the communications strategy planning process bringing strategic, qualified communications counsel, planning and direction to leaders. Develops strategies and tools to measure, analyze and report on the effectiveness of communications initiatives.

Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues. Leads the execution of communication solutions; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution. Assesses communications requests to determine relevancy, appropriateness, pacing and sequencing, and alignment to business priorities.

Gathers content from multiple sources and develops communications for various vehicles including leadership messages, intranets, town halls, newsletters, video, presentations and new social media. Identifies and liaises with the stakeholders about opportunities for communications to other groups (e.g., customers, media, etc.) to increase communication effectiveness and alignment. Leads business/group change management activities from a communications perspective.

Provides advice and strategic communications support (planning and execution) for special projects. Acts as lead communications role in coded/confidential projects.



Develops the strategy for and leads ongoing initiatives to continuously improve communications processes and tools.

Reviews progress to plans and escalates complaints, issues and concerns. supports the implementation, maintenance, and sustainment of vendor solutions. Recommends, develops and executes communication plans and solutions based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs, and in alignment with an overarching communication strategy. Provides communications advice and guidance to assigned business/group, on communication principles/programs/approaches, on effective ways to communicate (e.g., and on implementation of solutions.

Proactively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, development and implementation of communication solutions. Leads or participates in defining communication plans designed to positively influence or change behaviour; Reviews material to ensure it complies with relevant quality standards, including translation requirements. Coordinates, distributes and publishes communication solutions.

Measures and sustains communications solutions impacting the target employee audience. Gathers feedback and continually evaluates the effectiveness of communication content and the vehicles/platforms/tools/technology (e.g., Intranet, Portal, conference calls, e-mail, shared drives and SharePoint sites, social networking platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and blogs, etc.). Recommends improvements, changes, additions or deletions of communication content and the vehicles/platforms/tools/technology as necessary, and coordinates with partners to ensure content is up-to-date and relevant.

Remains alert to new trends, tools and methods of communication, and makes recommendations on their application. Stays up to date on company and industry trends by forming and fostering relationships with employees across the company, to identify newsworthy items for communication and dissemination. Actively looks for opportunities for continuous improvement of communications processes and procedures, and participates/leads communications continuous improvement initiatives.





Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders. Implements changes in response to shifting trends. Typically, 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Writing and editing skills - Expert. Uses a straight-talk and story-telling approach for communications. Ability to take technical and complex information and distill it to key messages that make sense for the audience.

Verbal and written communication skills - In-depth / Expert. Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert. French an asset. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people.

We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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