Internal Communications Specialist

At EY youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

At EY youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. As a bestinclass employer EY is relentlessly committed to living our values and bringing our purpose to life. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

Authentic and dynamic storytelling is critical to engaging our employees. We have a lot of stories to tell at EY and we need your help to tell them. The successful candidate will join a national team of communicators as part of Canadas Brand Marketing and Communications (BMC) team developing thoughtful integrated and forwardthinking communication strategies approaches and messages that convene our people around common meaningful narratives.

Were looking for a naturalborn communicator with a passion for writing a cando attitude curiosity and the confidence to challenge the conventional to deliver better and bolder communications. The candidate will collaborate across the firm to develop and execute internal communications for a variety of business priorities and senior leaders.

If status quo isnt in your vocabulary youre interested in being challenged and youre ready for a fastpaced and collaborative team environment youve come to the right place.

Your key responsibilities

• Support business objectives through thoughtful strategic timely and impactful internal communications.
• Prepare communications campaigns and materials including daily news stories leadership messages internal website content and newsletters.
• Liaise with marketing and social teams as well as graphic designers translators and other internal stakeholders to plan develop finalize and distribute communications.
• Proactively and consistently contribute ideas and creativity to brainstorming and planning discussions as well as team meetings.
• Work directly with senior leaders across the organization to deliver impactful content.
• Measure and report on communications results to stakeholders and the wider team.

Skills and attributes for success

• A strategic and growth mindset focused on initiating new ideas and stories to elevate our communications approach.
• Ability to develop engaging and innovative communications with a strong understanding of how best to deliver tactics across different channels quickly.
• Stellar communication skills with the ability to understand and communicate complex ideas persuasively and efficiently.
• Keen attention to detail editing and proofreading skills and high standards for timely product delivery.
• Experience advising and liaising with senior leaders.
• Readiness to work in a fastpaced complex yet dynamic work environment and multitask on a variety of projects while operating with a sense of urgency and delivering excellent quality.
• A team player with a strong desire to learn and collaborate as part of an integrated team while also being selfdriven and independent.
• Understanding of communications measurement tools tactics and benchmarks.
• Familiarity using communications software such as content management systems to post stories that reach broad audiences.

To qualify for the role you must

• Have postsecondary education in communications public relations journalism or a related field.
• Have 5 years professional communications experience.
• Have experience planning and supporting strategic communications campaigns.
• Be able to confidently work with and advise leaders at different levels of the firm.
• Be highly organized and articulate with impeccable attention to detail and a focus on anticipating stakeholders needs.
• Be flexible and willing to shift priorities based on the needs of the day.

Ideally you will also have

• Experience coaching and mentoring junior employees.
• This position is available to candidates in various EY offices across Canada. Please note that due to the national scope of the role proficiency in English is required. Bilingualism in French is an asset.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage a defined contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social wellbeing. 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 thats right for you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $75600 to $113400. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and work location city.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Mtis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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