Head of Communications
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Reference #JL-BFM-8740
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with BF&M on their search for a Head of Communications to join their team.
The Head of Communications is responsible for leading the communications function, ensuring that Group’s reputation, culture, and stakeholder relationships are strengthened across every jurisdiction. Working in close partnership with the CEO, CHRO, CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Group Head of Marketing & Communications, this role delivers consistent, compelling, and trusted communications across all internal and external audiences.
Your Responsibilities:
Reporting to: Group Head of Marketing & Communications
Strategic & Executive Communications
At BF&M, great talent is at the core of our success across all jurisdictions in which we operate. Key programs are dedicated to appreciating and developing our people through training resources, performance reviews, bonus awards, sports and social events and various opportunities to share knowledge with colleagues from around the world. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
BF&M is a subsidiary of Allshores Limited - a regional leader in health, wealth, and insurance solutions, with operations spanning Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Brittany Neaves, Consultant, at bneaves@kbrs.ca or Jeff Lanthier, Partner, at jlanthier@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Brittany or Jeff know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Reference #JL-BFM-8740
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with BF&M on their search for a Head of Communications to join their team.
The Head of Communications is responsible for leading the communications function, ensuring that Group’s reputation, culture, and stakeholder relationships are strengthened across every jurisdiction. Working in close partnership with the CEO, CHRO, CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Group Head of Marketing & Communications, this role delivers consistent, compelling, and trusted communications across all internal and external audiences.
Your Responsibilities:
Reporting to: Group Head of Marketing & Communications
Strategic & Executive Communications
- Develop and execute the group-level communications strategy (internal and external).
- Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to align messaging, and lead all CEO communications (speeches, statements, thought leadership).
- Support investor relations communications (messaging, media prep, disclosures).
- Lead issues and crisis communications management.
- Act as chief media spokesperson for the organisation.
- Lead ESG and sustainability communications, including reporting and transparency initiatives.
- Develop and oversee the public affairs strategy, maintaining strong relationships with government, regulators, and industry associations.
- Lead stakeholder management strategy and execution across all jurisdictions.
- Manage community relations and corporate sponsorship policy.
- Oversee external communications agency relationships.
- Facilitate all employee communications to drive engagement, cultural integration, and alignment.
- Oversee internal communications channels (newsletters, intranet, campaigns, CEO and Executive Team updates).
- Work closely with HR on internal messaging and change communications.
- Partner with functional leaders to provide communications support across the organisation.
- Oversee communications activities in all jurisdictions, working closely with local leaders and, where necessary, local members of the Marketing & Communications team to ensure communications align with local needs and priorities.
- Develop communications protocols, policies, and templates to ensure alignment, compliance, and quality.
- Manage external agency relationships effectively and efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing to deliver integrated brand and communications initiatives.
- 10+ years of communications leadership, ideally in financial services, healthcare, or insurance.
- Proven expertise in executive communications, media relations, issues management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience advising senior leaders and serving as spokesperson in high-profile situations.
- Strong knowledge of ESG, CSR, and investor communications.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.
- Agency experience an asset.
- Skilled at leading cross-functional and cross-jurisdictional teams.
At BF&M, great talent is at the core of our success across all jurisdictions in which we operate. Key programs are dedicated to appreciating and developing our people through training resources, performance reviews, bonus awards, sports and social events and various opportunities to share knowledge with colleagues from around the world. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
BF&M is a subsidiary of Allshores Limited - a regional leader in health, wealth, and insurance solutions, with operations spanning Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Brittany Neaves, Consultant, at bneaves@kbrs.ca or Jeff Lanthier, Partner, at jlanthier@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Brittany or Jeff know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
