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Works collaboratively with Regional President, regional leadership team and stakeholders, and key corporate partners to develop communications strategies and create/deliver communication solutions that effectively support achievement of business goals. Responsible for sourcing content and feedback, assessing information, and translating key messages into effective communications solutions. Delivers high-quality communications that target audiences can easily access, understand, action, and are aligned with company standards.

*** Internal : Please note that this is a 12 month secondment / External : please note that this is a 12 month contract role ***

• Acts as a trusted advisor to the Regional President, their regional leadership team and stakeholders, and key corporate partners.
• Leads the communications strategy planning process, providing strategic, professional communications counsel, planning, and direction to leaders.
• Provides communications advice and guidance to the Regional President, their regional leadership team and stakeholders, and key corporate partners, about communication principles/programs/approaches, effective ways to communicate (message development, vehicle selection, etc.), and implementation of solutions.
• Recommends, develops, and executes communication plans and solutions based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs, aligned with the communication strategy for the region.
• Builds effective relationships, and proactively collaborates with key stakeholders and partners to design, develop and deliver communication solutions that are aligned between stakeholders.
• Gathers content from multiple sources and develops communications for various vehicles, including leadership messages, social media, town halls, newsletters, videos, presentations, etc.
• Develops strategies and tools to measure, analyze and report on the effectiveness of communications initiatives, channels and tactics. Makes recommendations for improvements based on insights.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making. Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Reviews material to ensure it complies with relevant quality standards, including translation requirements.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Acts as lead communications role in coded/confidential projects.
• Assists and/or leads planning, development, and execution of events and conferences.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5-7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Uses a straight-talk and story-telling approach for communications.
• Ability to take technical and complex information and distill it to key messages that make sense for the audience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Writing & editing skills, in French and English : In-depth
• Verbal & written communication skills, in French and English : In-depth
• Collaboration & team skills: In-depth
• Analytical and problem solving skills: In-depth
• Influence skills: In-depth
• Data driven decision making: In-depth

This position requires proficiency in English to interact, support and/or provide services to non-French speaking customers, employees and/or partners inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

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At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.