Company: BMO Financial Group

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $86000 – 160000 per year

Job date: Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:07:15 GMT

Job description: Application Deadline: 07/21/2025Address: 4100 Gordon Baker RoadJob Family Group: Corporate AffairsOverview:
We are seeking a strategic and innovative Planning and Communications Manager to lead content creation, brand management, and change management communications while driving organizational transformations and culture change initiatives. This role will oversee the development and execution of impactful content across multiple communication channels, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with organizational goals and foster a cohesive, inclusive culture. This role will also deliver high quality communications solutions that target audiences can easily access, understand and action that are alignment with company standards.Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation & Editing: Develop, write, and edit engaging content for digital, social media, and internal communications, ensuring alignment with brand voice and organizational objectives.
• Brand Management: Uphold and strengthen the organization’s brand identity, ensuring consistent messaging, tone, and visual standards across all communication channels.
• Change Management Communications: Design and implement communication strategies to support organizational change initiatives, ensuring clear, transparent, and timely messaging to stakeholders and employees.
• Leading Transformations & Culture Change: Spearhead communication strategies to drive organizational transformations and foster culture change, promoting employee engagement, alignment with company values, and adoption of new behaviors and practices.
• Presentation Development & Delivery: Create visually compelling and strategically focused decks and present to senior leadership to communicate key key initiatives, updates and strategies effectively
• Multi-Channel Strategy: Plan and execute communication campaigns across diverse channels (e.g., email, social media, websites, newsletters, and internal platforms) to engage varied audiences effectively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, HR, operations, and other departments to align communication strategies with organizational objectives and ensure cohesive messaging.
• Content Planning & Strategy: Develop and manage an editorial calendar to ensure timely delivery of content, aligning with key business priorities, campaigns, and transformation initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication and culture change initiatives using metrics and feedback, adjusting strategies to maximize impact.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure communications reflect organizational goals, resonate with audiences, and support culture change efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in communications, content creation, or brand management
• Seasoned professional in crafting change management communications and driving cultural alignment.
• Ability to take technical and complex information and distill it to key messages that make sense for the audience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Canva;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas effectively to both individuals and groups;

Salary: $86,000.00 – $160,000.00Pay Type: SalariedThe above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:About UsAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.To find out more visit us at .BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Job Summary for Planning and Communications Manager

Application Deadline: July 21, 2025
Location: 4100 Gordon Baker Road
Job Family Group: Corporate Affairs
Salary Range: $86,000 – $160,000

Overview

BMO Financial Group is looking for a dynamic Planning and Communications Manager to spearhead content creation, brand management, and change management communications. This role emphasizes organizational transformation and culture change while ensuring all communications align with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Development: Create engaging digital and internal materials in line with the brand voice.
• Brand Management: Maintain consistent messaging and visual identity across communication channels.
• Change Management: Develop strategies for clear and timely communication during organizational changes.
• Transformations & Culture Change: Promote employee engagement and alignment with company values through targeted communication strategies.
• Presentation Skills: Create compelling presentations for senior leadership.
• Multi-Channel Campaigns: Execute campaigns across various channels to effectively reach diverse audiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with marketing, HR, and other departments to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Content Strategy: Manage an editorial calendar to align communications with business priorities.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyze communication effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships to reflect organizational goals in communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communication, content creation, or brand management.
• Proficient in MS Office and Canva; strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information for audiences.

Benefits

BMO offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plans, and more. The company emphasizes a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Note: This summary does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.