Senior Specialist, Strategic Planning and Operations, Corporate Communications
Ville : Waterloo
Catégorie : Full-time
Industrie : Finance
Employeur : Sun Life
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Description de poste:
Are you a strategic communications professional who thrives on turning insights into action? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of communications strategy, analytics, archives and operations to drive meaningful business outcomes?
We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Specialist to support Sun Life's Corporate Communications strategic planning and operations activities. In this role, you'll work closely with the Director, Corporate Communications – Strategic Planning and Operations, supporting annual planning processes, metrics and measurement, operational initiatives, and corporate archives management.
We’re looking for someone who can balance multiple priorities, is curious, can work effectively across diverse teams, and consistently deliver results.
What will you do?
Strategic planning & metrics and measurement support
Support the Director with the annual and quarterly strategic planning process, helping prepare quarterly reports and analysis, working across teams to help track key metrics and communications initiatives against strategic objectives
Create presentations and briefing materials that synthesize complex data into actionable insights for leadership review
Conduct research on communications trends, best practices, and emerging tools to support continuous improvement of the Corporate Communications function
Operations & vendor management support
Assist with vendor management activities including contract tracking, performance monitoring, and coordination with Strategic Sourcing on RFPs and renewals and third-party risk management (TPRM) process
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve team productivity through better use of systems and tools
Maintain documentation of team processes, procedures, and best practices, including onboarding materials for new hires
Risk, compliance and business continuity planning support
Support the Director in their role as Operational Risk Officer (ORO) by tracking compliance-related activities and maintaining required documentation for quarterly and yearly risk management reporting
Assist with privacy program activities including Privacy Impact Assessment reviews and privacy incident tracking
Support business continuity planning processes, including program submissions and documentation updates
Corporate Archives support
Work with the Corporate Archivist to help support the following areas:
Help manage the processing of digital archival content, ensuring proper metadata capture and entry according to archival standards
Respond to internal information requests, providing timely research support and historical resources to the Corporate Communications team and broader organization
Research, draft, and coordinate the publishing of historical internal posts that connect employees with Sun Life's heritage
Maintain and enhance digital archives systems including InMagic DBTextworks, Preservica, and ArchivesSpace
Process digital backlog materials to ensure historical records are preserved and accessible for future use
Support physical collections management and on-site research activities as needed
What do you need to succeed?
Education & Experience
University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Information Management, or related field
3-5 years of experience in corporate communications, strategic planning, operations, or related fields
Experience with archives management, information management, or digital content management is an asset
Familiarity with archival standards and metadata frameworks is an asset
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) with advanced skills in data analysis and presentation development
Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat) and archives management systems (e.g., InMagic DBTextworks, Preservica, ArchivesSpace) is an asset
Comfort learning and adopting new technologies and digital tools to improve performance
Ability to perform data analysis and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
Key competencies and personal attributes
Results-oriented: consistently delivers on highest priority work, helps develop practical solutions and demonstrates responsibility for outcomes
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and project management skills
Proactive and positive approach with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability
Passion for research, data analysis, and storytelling
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information
What's in it for you?
Meaningful work: Contribute to communications strategy that shapes how Sun Life connects with stakeholders globally while preserving our organizational history
Professional growth: Develop expertise across strategic planning, operations, analytics, and archives management with exposure to senior leadership
Collaborative culture: Work with a talented, supportive team that values diverse perspectives and creative ideas
Continuous learning: Access to learning opportunities and exposure to innovative tools and best practices in corporate communications
Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangement that balances in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility
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L’échelle du salaire de base est pour l’emplacement principal du poste affiché. Elle peut varier selon l’emplacement du candidat sélectionné et d’autres facteurs. En plus du salaire de base, les employés admissibles de la Sun Life participent à différents programmes de rémunération incitative, dont le montant octroyé est discrétionnaire et dépend du rendement de l’employé et de la compagnie. Certains postes de vente participent à des programmes de rémunération incitative basés sur les résultats de vente individuels ou de groupe.
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Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui auront manifesté leur intérêt pour ce poste. Nous ne communiquerons qu’avec celles retenues pour une entrevue.
Échelle salariale:
60,000/60 000 - 97,000/97 000Catégorie d'emploi:
CommunicationsFin de l'affichage:
24/05/2026