Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso' culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a Director, Corporate Communications, to join our Communications team.

This role requires you to perform essential duties 1-3 days per week in your assigned Aviso Office. We are at 151 Yonge St, Toronto, ON.

Reporting to the VP, Communications, the Director, Corporate Communications is responsible for communications to various internal and external audiences, across a broad range of platforms and channels.

The Director will apply their expertise in communications best practices and their sharp business acumen to a wide variety of initiatives. The successful candidate will be a gifted communications strategist who works with the CEO and other senior leaders to shape and promote a focused, engaging corporate narrative, including internal communications. They will ensure that the right story is delivered to the right audience at the right time.

Aviso's Communications team is a story-driven centre of excellence that strengthens our business objectives, purpose, and culture with bold narratives; a clean, confident voice; and a value-over volume philosophy.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, growing, purpose-driven organization with a unique position in the Canadian financial services ecosystem—and equally unique stories to tell.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients' needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members

What your day looks like:

• Collaborate with the VP, Communications to develop a robust, narrative-driven corporate communications strategy and drive value-first execution
• Work directly with the CEO, other executives, the C-suite support team, and colleagues within the Client Experience, Marketing and Communications team on various communications initiatives by gathering requirements, developing solutions, building plans and schedules, sourcing information, and crafting and validating content
• Collaborate with the VP, Corporate Sustainability on key Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) communications and employee touchpoints
• Lead production of a wide range of internal and external deliverables, including presentations, speeches and speaking notes, articles, announcements, and reports
• Maintain a high degree of care, integrity, and discretion in handling proprietary, confidential, and sensitive information
• Develop and maintain a collaborative network across Aviso's business and shared service teams
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Media Relations and Thought Leadership to optimize Aviso's earned media activities
• Acquire in-depth understanding of the role, priorities and needs of Aviso's key stakeholders including its Board, shareholders, partners, and employees
• Build understanding among employees and external stakeholders of Aviso's strategic priorities and goals, key initiatives, corporate performance, policies, decisions, purpose, values, management philosophy, competitive positioning, product and service offering, technology and operational evolution, and client experience ambitions
• Monitor the Canadian financial services ecosystem to stay current with industry developments and trends
• Manage multiple projects at the same time and foster collaboration across business groups and shared services teams
• Find novel ways to articulate Aviso's strategy, vision, positioning, and the unique value of its products, services, and expertise

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• A seasoned communications strategist with 10+ years' experience, including 3+ years in leadership and people management

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications or another related field; Master's Degree an asset
• Broad experience in corporate communications and expertise with related processes and practices, including internal communications, issues management, change management and issues management
• Impeccable writer and editor capable of synthesizing complex concepts into simple narratives that engage specific audiences
• Proficient in content development in various modalities: presentation decks, speeches/talking point, scripts, articles, reports, social media, website content, and news releases
• Previous experience in financial services/investment industry is required, along with in-depth knowledge of investment/wealth management concepts through experience and education
• Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate structures, operating functions, strategic planning processes, and measurement and reporting
• Experience developing strong working relationships with C-suite executives; comfortable and confident asking questions and providing advice and recommendations
• An experienced and empathetic people manager who leads with vision; develops a strong, collaborative team culture; and champions ongoing learning and development
• Fluent communication skills in English are required; bilingual skills in French are an asset
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, stakeholders, and business demands
• Experience developing strong working relationships with C-suite executives and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders
• Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to thrive in an organization undergoing growth and change
• A quick, self-directed learner and coach/player who knows when to be strategic and when to be tactical
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional client service

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $125 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We're building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We're a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We're proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you're looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $124,000 - $158,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.