Investor & Stakeholder Communications Specialist

About Optima Living  Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.  Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.  Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.  Position Summary We are seeking an Investor & Stakeholder Communications Specialist to help shape how Optima Living communicates with its most important external audiences—including investors, boards, health authorities, and government partners. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, this role sits at the intersection of communications, finance, and strategy. You'll translate complex financial and operational information into clear, compelling narratives for our most important external audiences—investors, boards, health authorities, and government partners. This is a high-visibility role requiring both strong execution and strategic thinking.  Key Responsibilities Executive, & Investor and Stakeholder Communications Prepare board decks, investor presentations and collateral, quarterly fund decks and related communications, newsletters, and reporting materials that clearly communicate performance and strategy   Partner with senior leaders to prepare and manage investor-facing activities, including the Annual General Meeting, board meetings, reporting cycles, and ongoing communications   Translate financial information, valuations, and key metrics into clear and compelling narratives, both across written, visual, and multimedia channels   Support executive communications on external channels, such as LinkedIn, supporting profile-building and key message dissemination   Ensure brand alignment with all materials, serving as one of several brand guardians within the organization and working in close collaboration with the brand marketing team.   Stakeholder Communications  Support communications to a broad range of stakeholders, including health authorities and municipal/provincial governments   Contribute to developing a more structured and strategic approach to stakeholder communications   Support crisis communications planning and execution, bringing expertise related to external audiences   Strategic Improvement  Assess current communications and recommend improvements to messaging, storytelling, channels/formats, and cadence   Monitor industry trends, investor communications best practices, and stakeholder expectations   Collaboration & Support  Work closely with the Executive Team (Principals, CFO, COO, Head of Legal) and senior leaders across Finance, Analytics, Investments, Operations, and Communications   Coordinate inputs across teams to synthesize complex information into clear outputs   Manage agency outputs as needed   What We’re Looking For  3–6+ years of experience in corporate communications, investor relations, journalism, government relations, or a related field   Strong writing skills, including experience developing newsletters, reports, or executive-level communications   Story-first thinking, with the ability to weave an overarching storyline through visual, written, and multimedia materials   Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret and communicate data effectively   Proven ability to build high-quality presentations and translate numbers into clear visuals and narratives   Proficiency with PowerPoint and experience with tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite   Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities   Comfortable working with senior executives and navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment   Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity   Conditions of Employment: Clear Police Information Check Clear Vulnerable Sector Check  Why This Role Matters This role plays a critical part in how Optima Living communicates its performance, strategy, and growth. You will help elevate our storytelling across investors and key stakeholders—ensuring our communications are clear, compelling, and aligned with the value we are creating.