Requisition ID: 221004
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Role

Contributes to the overall success of the Canadian Banking Communications team, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Champions a client focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Supports strategic communications for the Canadian Retail Bank, which includes the Canadian Branch Network and Client Experience Centres, and the Executive Vice President, Canadian Retail Distribution.
• This individual will be expected to write high-impact content while working closely with key partners and the broader Global Corporate Affairs team to share best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and vendors and fostering long-term collaborations.
• Drives the creative development and execution of high impact, engaging content including:
• Supporting internal and external communications for the Canadian Retail Distribution leadership team, including business line and corporate initiatives, industry topics and other thought-leadership opportunities;
• Managing with editorial calendars and content rollouts;
• Working with the Creative Studio to develop multimedia and graphics in support of communications strategies;
• Collaborate within the Canadian Banking / Enterprise Communications and broader Global Corporate Affairs teams to contribute to strong internal and external brand identity.
• Supports the development and execution of external PR campaigns for the Canadian Banking business, which includes the development and issuing of press releases, proactive media outreach and preparing spokespeople for media opportunities.
• Supports the logistics and production of internal events in support of the business (i.e. town halls, conferences) and strategic planning activities to support the Canadian Retail Banking leadership team as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for community management and support for internal employee engagement platforms.
• Supports the issues management process and media relations for the Canadian Retail Bank.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Dimensions

• You can juggle competing priorities – from content development to town halls – and know how to grow strong relationships and ask the right questions to build the story and execute an event perfectly. You have a demonstrated ability to effectively convey corporate strategies and financial information in a succinct, professional manner. You've developed a strong knowledge of the multi-channel universe in a corporate environment.

Creativity

• You have a sense of what works in a corporate environment, want to push those boundaries, and have the persuasion skills to justify it. You're results-focused with a keen eye to innovation and good at asking the right questions to take your projects to the next level.

Project Management

• We work closely with and on behalf of senior leaders – sometimes under tight deadlines. Your superior project management skills will assist in the development of multiple projects and complex initiatives.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed??- We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Communications, experience in a financial services environment is an asset.
• Experience in developing Communications and Change Management strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to plan and create effective print and online content.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to plan and create effective, engaging content.
• Strong interest in communicating and driving strategy through effective communication and employee engagement tactics.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and financial acumen, with excellent attention to detail, and high-level accountability for the quality and timely completion of projects.
• Flexible and willing to take on new challenges as they present themselves.
• Strong ability to create enthusiasm and foster a positive team environment.

Working Conditions:

• The environment is fast-paced, complex and demanding.
• Overtime hours including evenings and weekends may be required on limited or no notice to meet business demands and time-critical executive requests.
• Significant pressure may be experienced, due to tight deadlines and unanticipated executive requests.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.