EY Executive Communications Manager - 12-Month Contract 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

410480940

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Communications and Engagement Leader to develop and execute internal and external strategic communications strategies and brand plans for our executives
• Serve as a senior member of the Communications and Engagement team, sharing knowledge, leading or co-leading initiatives and collaborating with BMC colleagues in Canada, the Americas and globally to execute best-in-class communications
• Ensure a consistent and clear messaging strategy and vision across all internal and external channels, including email, webcasts, video, social, digital, intranet, speeches, content and other new media tools and platforms
• Extract key objectives and simplify complex concepts and content into cohesive, clear and concise messaging for broad audiences – quickly and independently
• Apply critical thinking to anticipate and communicate the potential outcomes of decisions to stakeholders, the team and leaders — proactively connecting the dots between internal and external communications and broader marketing efforts
• Collaborate on rapid-response and crisis communications
• Measure and report on communications results to stakeholders and the wider team

Skills and attributes for success

• Broad and proven experience with executive communications in highly visible environments
• Strong strategic, proactive thinking complemented with a solid business acumen
• Extraordinary communicator with the ability to adapt messaging and tone for the given channel and audience
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with C-suite executives
• Impeccable attention to detail and exceptional organization and accountability
• Proven ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels to deliver outcomes that drive business objectives — delivering excellence both individually and at the team level
• A high degree of comfort with ambiguity, change and continuously evolving priorities and open-minded to new or transformational ideas
• Capacity to manage multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines with a keen focus on the stakeholder at the centre of everything you do
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times when dealing with highly sensitive business matters or proprietary information

To qualify for the role, candidates must have:

• Bachelor’s degree with a Communications or related major; Masters an asset
• 7-10 years of relevant experience; B2B experience strongly preferred
• Best-in-class skills in writing, editing, consulting, influencing, consensus-building and interpersonal communication
• Deep understanding and extensive experience with executive communications
• Previous experience with communications in support of change management is a strong asset
• Proven experience and comfort navigating a highly matrixed, fast-paced yet dynamic work environment with the ability to remain organized, multitask and adapt quickly on a variety of projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to think outside the box and operate with a sense of urgency in developing engaging and creative executive communications that resonate with audiences

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you