Posted End Date: 9/29/2017

This is your opportunity to help transform one of Canada's largest and most trusted companies and join the Digital Services Customer Experience group at Great-West Life. We’re an innovative, agile and fast-paced team within one of Canada's largest insurance and financial institutions.

We are looking for a bright and energetic editor with a track record for action who will act as an Assistant Editor on the Digital Services Customer Experience team across Great-West Life, Canada Life and London Life.

Based in Toronto or London, the successful candidate must have experience in writing, editing, creating and curating content, with a strong focus on technical writing for digital.

Accountabilities:

• Develop digital copy based on current trends aligned with the overall digital content strategy to drive desired outcomes/conversions
• Write on-brand copy for digital-focused content that’s passionate, original, informative and thought provoking
• Write copy using plain language principles and help distill complex insurance/financial/technical content and jargon into user-friendly language
• Act as an expert in both long-form and real-time content creation
• Strong understanding of SEO strategy and principles, including inclusion of appropriate keywords and terms
• Contribute to the creation and development of online content, write and edit copy and secure appropriate approvals
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of governance guidelines for website content
• Regularly review and provide input on content workflows for efficiencies and effectiveness
• Work closely with other teams to maintain site standards with regards to content
• Review and analyze digital analytics to measure success and performance
• Complete daily and weekly fixes to the site
• Publish frequent updates of fresh, relevant content to the site

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Post-secondary degree in English, communications, journalism or media and information
• Excellent marketing and/or technical writing skills with a particular emphasis on digital
• At least three years of relevant online content editing and copy-writing experience
• Self-motivated, organized and able to multi-task and prioritize jobs to meet deadlines
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong project management and attention to detail
• Thrives in a culture of curiosity, creativity, collaboration, speed, innovation, excellence and a fun work environment
• Experience working with content management systems, including the ability to understand web analytics and graphics software (i.e. Photoshop)
• Familiarity with software development is an asset
• Good understanding of SEO, social media and traffic metrics
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong grasp of CP Style
• Keen ability to think visually and apply graphic design elements to storytelling

We offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal development and growth.

Discover your opportunity….

Apply with cover letter and resume today!

Together Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life serve the financial security needs of 12 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.