Plan Communications Analyst
Victoria, BC
Canada
Category
Communications
Application Closing Date
6/24/2025
Experience Required
Yes
Degree Required
Yes
Security Clearance Required
Yes
Pay
From $83,072 To $94,752
Per Year    
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Travel
No Travel
Job Description
Job Description

Classification: Communications Officers R27

Reports to: Assistant Director, Plan Communications

Salary Range: $83,071.72 to $94,752.42 per annum

Union/Excluded: BCGEU

Security Screening: Required

Job Type: Regular full time

Additional Info: An eligibility list to fill future vacancies may be established.

We are seeking a Plan Communications Analyst to join our team in VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Plan Communications, the Plan Communications Analyst plays a pivotal role in shaping and supporting strategic communications initiatives for plan boards. This position provides expert guidance and insight on complex, cross-functional issues and deliverables, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership.

The Analyst is responsible for developing and executing high-impact communication strategies, conducting comprehensive research and analysis on internal and external trends—particularly within the evolving pension landscape—and translating insights into actionable recommendations. These findings inform decision-making at the board level and across internal teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.

This role is ideal for a communications professional who thrives in a dynamic, analytical environment and is passionate about driving strategic outcomes through clear, compelling, and data-informed communication.

Hybrid Work Model

This position is located in our Victoria, BC office. You will have the flexibility to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus. The requirement for on-campus presence is a minimum of 40% of your schedule in a month.

Additional requirements are determined by the role functions and operational needs of each business area.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert strategic and technical communications advice to plan boards and internal teams, ensuring alignment with the unique needs of each pension plan.
  • Lead research and analysis on emerging trends, reputational risks, and stakeholder sentiment—translating insights into actionable strategies and thought leadership.
  • Develop and apply consistent frameworks for evaluating plan sustainability, media narratives, and social sentiment across the pension landscape.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to gather intelligence, monitor industry developments, and promote the value and reputation of the plans.
  • Craft and deliver high-impact communications, including board reports, briefings, presentations, and external messaging on complex policy and industry issues.
  • Represent the branch at board meetings and industry events, supporting trustee orientation and stakeholder education to strengthen brand awareness and informed decision-making.
 
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Must have
• Bachelor's degree (Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or other relevant and related field) or equivalent experience, education and training may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a senior communications professional in a relevant industry. Experience must include the following:
o Conducting research, audience analysis and presenting strategic communications and briefings to senior leadership.
o Working with boards and sub-committees.
o Managing multiple projects/assignments.

Nice to have:
• Experience working in the public sector is preferred.
• Experience working in the pension industry is preferred.
• Experience working in a governance environment is preferred.
• Applicants with seven or more years of experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Advanced knowledge of and experience applying general communications principles, concepts and methodologies including issues m management, social media strategies, media relations and media production.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to prepare and draft a variety of communication materials including communications and media relations strategies, issue papers, correspondence, speeches, reports, and presentation materials.
• Strong knowledge and technical understanding of defined benefit pension plans, actuarial and financial analysis, pension plan design and the reputational, media and regulatory environment in which registered pension plans operate.
• Exceptional oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to senior audiences including boards.
• Strong reading comprehension and research abilities supporting gathering, interpreting, and synthesizing a diverse volume of complex information.
• Strategic, critical, and timely thinking skills with an ability to anticipate problems and suggest practical, imaginative solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with and foster cooperation among diverse groups of colleagues and teams and reconcile divergent priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a changing, challenging, politically sensitive environment.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with large and diverse boards, agents, executive, secretariat/board staff, partners, service providers, regulators and representatives of other pension plans and pension industry organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead communications initiatives and contribute to a culture of strategic thinking.
Application requirements
Cover letter: Required.
Resume: A resume is required as part of your application. Ensure your resume includes your education, the start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relate to the job requirements.