Digital Communications Specialist (Pensions)

Stakeholder Relations

(Up to 18 month contract)

At OPB, the health, safety and wellness of our employees, clients, vendors, and stakeholders is our top priority. In accordance with the advice of applicable public health authorities, we have transitioned to work-from-home to mitigate the risk of the potential spread of COVID-19.

To learn more about our hiring protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit our Careers site at https://www.opb.ca/about-opb/careers.

As the Digital Communications Specialist, you will work closely with internal subject matter experts to develop and create effective external communications for OPB’s clients across multiple channels including digital and print – translating technical pension issues into easy-to-understand communications for PSPP members and employers. Reporting to the Manager, External Communications & Digital Experience, you will also provide subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders on various communication issues and projects.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in a communications-related discipline
• Specialized experience in creating digital content
• Demonstrated ability to analyze communication needs and create effective digital communications for different audiences
• Knowledge of pension administration (preferably in a defined benefit system)
• Understanding of basic financial/investment concepts (preferably developed working in a banking, retirement planning or pension services)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to transform technical information into easy-to-understand material for audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to cultivate strong partnerships and collaborate effectively within a team and across the organization
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills to manage multiple communications projects
• Proficient in CP style
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of In Design is an asset
• Ability to work equally well in both French and English an asset

Please submit your resume if you are interested in this exciting opportunity.

The competition will remain open until a successful candidate is selected or until the competition is closed.

This competition is open to all employees of OPB and has been advertised on LinkedIn.
OPB is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process.
Please advise OPB if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.