Senior Specialist, Pension Communications (6 Month Contract)

Why join us?

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

Reporting to the Manager, Pension Communications on a six-month contract, the Senior Specialist, Pension Communications, develops and executes communications plans in support of OMERS and the broader Pension Services team’s strategic priorities. A large part of this role involves creating compelling and engaging content for various internal and external channels.

Working with internal team members and other business partners, the Senior Specialist, Pension Communications oversees the content development and maintenance of OMERS various digital properties; leads and supports special projects; and identifies solutions to streamline the team’s workflow.

The Senior Specialist, Pension Communications, is an excellent writer and editor who has experience in pitching stories, collaborating with various stakeholders across business units, and understanding how each project fits into the organization’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement integrated communications plans in support of various groups across Pension Services

Draft and edit external communications like newsletters, articles, web copy, emails and social media posts for key audiences, particularly members, employers and stakeholders

Pitch and develop stories for internal platforms such as the employee intranet

Manage content and publishing within Pension Communications team’s CMS, Contentful

Oversee updates and maintenance of content on our various digital channels

Execute email marketing campaigns, track analytics on digital communications and make recommendations for continuous improvement

Ensure a consistent brand voice across all platforms

Mentor and coach other Pension Communications staff as necessary

To succeed in this position, you have:

University or college degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations with 6+ years in a related field

Strong writing and editing skills through published work

Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines

Experience managing a CMS

Proven ability to think strategically and communicate clearly

Project leadership skills, coupled with resourcefulness and a keen focus for detail

Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to work with the team and independently as required

Experience executing effective communications plans

Strong relationship-building skills to build trust with internal and external stakeholders, in order to achieve results

Experience in pension communications or financial services would be an asset

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $128.6 CAD billion in net assets as of December 31, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

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