BMO is currently sourcing for a Communications Specialist - Junior.This is a hybrid contract role in Toronto (2-3 days in office per week, Monday and Wednesday required). Role Overview:The Communications Specialist supports the planning, development, execution, and measurement of internal communications within the InvestorLine team. This role ensures employees receive clear, timely, and engaging information aligned with business priorities, change initiatives, and organizational goals. The position involves managing communications across multiple channels and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance internal messaging effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft internal business communications ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with InvestorLine strategy and BMO brand. Translate complex business initiatives and project updates into clear and engaging communications for internal audiences. Manage email formatting and distribution to optimize readability and impact across platforms. Track and analyze communication performance using KPIs such as open rates and engagement metrics. Develop reporting summaries to provide actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership. Maintain communication calendars and coordinate communication deliverables across multiple initiatives. Manage and update InvestorLine’s internal communication channels including intranet content and news articles. Support planning and execution of internal events such as town halls and leadership meetings, including logistics and communications. Collaborate with cross-functional and Change Management teams to ensure communications reflect business priorities and change strategies.
Must-Have Skills:
Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field. 2-5 years of experience in corporate or internal communications, employee engagement, or related discipline. Hands-on experience creating, publishing, and maintaining content in SharePoint and other digital communication platforms. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Experience managing digital communication channels and content management systems. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have Skills:
Experience with communication analytics and reporting. Graphic design and presentation design experience. Experience in high volume, fast-paced environments. Previous experience at BMO or within the financial industry.
Ideal Candidate:
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support internal events and employee engagement sessions. Experience collaborating with Change Management teams to align communications with change initiatives. Ability to translate complex business information into clear, concise messaging for diverse internal audiences. Proven track record of managing multiple communication projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
