Senior Communications Specialist

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self.

You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our

Purpose:

helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Please note this is a 14-month contract opportunity

The Senior Communications Specialist is a hands‑on opportunity for a seasoned communications professional who is comfortable stepping into complex work quickly and delivering with confidence. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, this role provides strategic counsel and executional support across our Corporate Office functions, helping translate complex initiatives into clear, compelling narratives and polished presentations that inform, align, and inspire employees and stakeholders.

Provide communications support for Finance, Legal, and Sun Life Asset Management by writing and editing presentations, speeches, briefing/media materials, web content and developing other communications materials.

Develop materials and support for executive meetings and events, including town halls, ensuring aligned messaging, visually engaging materials, and seamless delivery.

Leverage communications channels to engage employees and stakeholders, tailoring content and visuals to the platform and audience, including social media.

Develop recommendations and provide communications advice that strengthen partnerships and foster relationships between business partners to further corporate priorities.

Build positive media relationships that further Sun Life’s reputation and business priorities through the identification of key media opportunities and generation of proactive and timely pitching ideas.

Manage internal distribution of company messages through our global email platform and the company’s intranet.

Analyze effectiveness of communication programs and strategies, reporting on results.

• 3–5 years in a communications, public relations, consulting or journalism role, in a corporate or agency environment.
• University degree in a related field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc.).
• Understanding of the external environment, media landscape and how to tell impactful stories relevant to Sun Life’s audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail and an ability to translate complex ideas into concise, audience-friendly content.
• Strong visual communications skills, with demonstrated experience creating polished, executive-ready PowerPoint presentations that turn complex information into clear, visually engaging stories.
• Experience creating content across digital, video, social media, and other technology platforms.
• Hands on experience communicating through various channels (print, online, social media, etc.).
• Strong understanding of measurement best practices and tools for both internal and external communications.
• Highly organized…