What it’s like to be a Northbridge Risk Services Communications Specialist

The Risk Services Communications Specialist is responsible for leading the identification, development, implementation and maintenance of Risk Services content, internal communications, and technical documentation to execute on departmental and organizational initiatives. In this role, you'll work in conjunction with Risk Services to draw on subject matter expert knowledge to create best practice guidelines for all sectors of business.

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

• Excellent written and verbal skills: Ability to comprehend technical concepts and concisely convey information through proficient writing, editing, and proofreading
• Advanced presentation and digital layout experience: Can filter complex information to design succinct and visually appealing presentations, infographics and other visuals
• Communication plans: Develop and execute strategies for rollout plans with timelines
• Digital media expertise: Promote Risk Services expertise by creating content for social media platforms, including a variety of visual media
• Organized leader: Detail-oriented approach to creating timelines, project plans, and strategies; able to lead, track and facilitate the completion of reports and projects with multiple contributors
• Cross-functional collaboration: Support departmental and organizational initiatives, and foster collaboration within the department and across other departments
• Relationship-building: Can build effective relationships at all organizational levels, stakeholders, and external partners

You have:

• University degree in communications, marketing, design, digital media, risk management or equivalent
• Industry knowledge: 5+ years in insurance, risk management or equivalent
• Languages: English, French is an asset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe InDesign, Articulate, Apple Keynote and Pages
• Languages: English, French is an asset
• Experience in digital layout design and content creation
• Dynamic self-empowerment: Self-starter and independent, yet takes the initiative to stay involved and asks clarifying questions as needed
• Mac OS proficiency: Mac environment as primary operating system

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.