Communications Specialist

Job Description
Referral Level: Level 1

Mackenzie Investments

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310billionin assetsas of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment.

Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues!

Our Values:
Be better;we strive for improvement in everything we  accountable;we foster clarity and are empowered to act  a team;we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

The Marketing Department at IGM Financial is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Specialist, reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications.

As part of the Corporate Communications and Community Engagement team, you will help develop and implement strategic communications for IG Wealth Management and use your superior writing skills to draft and edit content for internal (advisor-focused) audiences. You will also use your event and project management skills to effectively manage community campaigns and activations.

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will include:
Communications planning, consultation and execution

Support business team members to develop targeted, coordinated, creative communications plans that actively engage audiences and are aligned with industry best practices.

Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders.

Anticipate communications needs and emerging issues, deliver proactive strategies and solutions that support business priorities and reputation.

Identify opportunities to strengthen audience engagement through integrated communications strategies.

Create and manage approvals for a variety of communications materials, including articles, intranet content, speaking notes, video scripts, executive messaging, emails, presentation materials, social media posts, and web content.

Develop communications and marketing materials that promote community investment, employee engagement, sponsorship, and charitable giving initiatives.

Manage content delivery requirements, including translation, design, digital, multimedia, and production needs.

Ensure all communications maintain a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.

Assist with the layout and review process for daily communications cycle.

Monitor and collect communications analytics, and create analytics reports for management, as required.

Community engagement, campaigns and sponsor ships

Support the planning and execution of national charitable campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, and community engagement programs.

Manage sponsorship activations, including branding, communications, social media, and event logistics.

Support relationships with charitable organizations, community partners, and stakeholder groups.

Project management, reporting and administration

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations are met.

Support campaign and event execution from planning through post-campaign evaluation.

Monitor, analyze, and report on communications, engagement, campaign, and community investment metrics.

Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, reporting, and other program administration activities.

Collect and share insights and recommendations to continuously…