Corporate AffairsThis is a 12 month contract Remote applications invited.
Works directly with the Regional President and collaborates with regional leadership, stakeholders, and corporate partners to deliver clear, timely, and actionable communications that support business priorities and change adoption. Acts as a trusted advisor and helps strengthen leadership effectiveness and employee engagement.
Develops communications strategies and plans that support regional priorities and business goals. Assesses requests and advises on audiences, messages, channels, timing, sequencing, and communications risks to strengthen the Regional President’s voice and build trust and engagement.
Creates clear, concise, and actionable content for channels such as email, Viva Engage, town halls, conference calls, presentations, speaking remarks, newsletters, and video.
Uses feedback and available channel data to assess communications effectiveness, identify opportunities, and recommend improvements.
Identifies emerging issues and advises the Regional President and appropriate business and communications partners on implications, options, and responses.
Uses digital tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve quality, reduce complexity, and support efficient ways of working; Ensures communications meet quality, accessibility, brand, and bilingual requirements, including simultaneous French and English distribution where applicable.
Leads communications for sensitive, confidential, or high-priority work and supports other leadership events as capacity permits.

Qualifications:
Typically 5-7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong writing,



editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn complex information into audience-focused messages.
Experience advising senior leaders and developing communications strategies and plans that support business priorities and change.
Robust judgement and the ability to assess audience needs, complexity, impact, and communications risk.
Ability to use feedback and available data to evaluate communications and make practical recommendations.
Comfort using digital and AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve quality and efficiency.
Knowledge of corporate communications standards, including accessibility, brand, and bilingual requirements.
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.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. #

📌 Senior Communications Manager, Content (Toronto)
🏢 BMO
📍 Toronto