Hybrid Communications Advisor

Posted 15 hours ago

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About the role

  • Communications Advisor supporting and advising on strategic communication solutions at Desjardins Group. Developing communication activities and maintaining the organization's positive image.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the caisse's annual communications activities plan based on the allocated budget.
  • Provide recommendations to managers on strategies and communication activities targeting various clientele groups, community organizations, officers and employees to increase visibility and appeal.
  • Assist managers in carrying out these activities.
  • Advise managers on the development, improvement and implementation of communications solutions, programs and tools.
  • Assist in developing, monitoring and implementing the communications action plan (internal and external), in line with Desjardins Group's targeted results and strategic priorities.
  • Maintain the caisse's and Desjardins Group's positive image by identifying potential risks and informing the caisse's general management and relevant partners.
  • Monitor activities related to service quality for members and customers (e.g., surveys, complaint handling).
  • Receive, assess and recommend sponsorship, donation and subscription requests and perform follow-up activities related to approved funding levels.
  • Assist the manager in negotiating sponsorship, donation and subscription agreements.
  • Assist with producing the caisse's corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.
  • Oversee the organization of various caisse events, including logistics and speechwriting (e.g., annual general meetings, special meetings), and produce the annual report.
  • Analyze, select and ensure the quality of communication materials intended for members and customers (e.g., letters, mass mailings).
  • Produce and distribute a variety of communications (e.g., for local newspapers and internal channels).
  • Support caisse representatives in maintaining business relationships with various clientele groups and community organizations.
  • Assist with organizing events for customers and community organizations (e.g., information sessions, conferences, school caisse activities).
  • Moderate social media communities: draft informational content for publication (e.g., advertisements, videos) and ensure the overall relevance and coherence of comments and interactions.
  • Identify needs and perform follow-up activities for ad placement mandates in collaboration with involved partners.
  • Follow up on Desjardins Group merchandising proposals (e.g., ordering promotional materials for all caisse sites, posters).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of French is required
  • Knowledge of products and services offered to caisse members, as well as those provided by Desjardins business centres, components and distribution networks, and competitors
  • Knowledge of the external environment
  • Excellent command of written French, including spelling and grammar
  • Knowledge of communication and advertising methods, techniques and tools
  • Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives
  • Knowledge of policies, legislation, standards and ethics governing the operations of the caisse and its centres
  • Knowledge of service standards
  • Knowledge of the democratic structure of the caisses and the Desjardins network
  • Action-oriented
  • Business insight
  • Customer focus
  • Appreciation of diversity
  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Ability to learn quickly

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined-benefit pension plan providing predictable, stable retirement income
  • Group insurance, including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Job title

Communications Advisor

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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