Communications Manager

Term: February 2020-December 2020

Hours: M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm, some travel may be required.

Position Summary

This is a full-time term position with the possibility of a permanent position that will be assessed at the conclusion of the term. The role of the Communications Manager shall be to develop and support the external and internal communications initiatives of the Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) in order to increase brand profile and understanding of the Association among its target audiences. This is a multi-disciplinary role and the Manager will provide staff support to several ACPM volunteer committees as well as select ACPM activities and programs.

Reporting to:  Chief Executive Officer

Availability: February 10, 2020

Website: www.acpm.com

Internal Relationships

ACPM full-time, part-time and contract staff; National Committees; Councils; Board of Directors

External Relationships

Service providers; Offline and online media; Retirement Income organizations; Government representatives

Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizational Communications
• Public and Media Relations
• Issue media releases as required and facilitate any interview opportunities
• Provide support to the Executive and Individual Membership programs as required
• Participate in supporting specific marketing programs in conjunction with the appropriate committees and/or staff members
• Develop ongoing analysis of ACPM online activity
• Budget management
• Other such duties and tasks as required by the CEO

Qualifications and Attributes

• Minimum of three years in a management role
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to understand complex and detailed concepts
• Comfortable in a professional business environment and positive in appearance and approach
• Intermediate or higher computer skills in respect to Microsoft Outlook and the Office Suite environment
• Experience with online software applications and ability to learn new software
• Experience with volunteers, corporate representatives and officials on a regular basis is an asset
• Experience in a multi-tasking, non-profit, member-based organization is an asset
• Familiarity with managing revenue and expense budgets
• Understanding of the retirement income industry is an asset
• Bilingualism is preferred (English-French)
• University degree in a relevant field(s) is an asset

NOTE: Contact from ACPM will only be initiated for those candidates whose applications are receiving additional consideration.