Advisor, Communications (Contract up to 18 months)

Town of Caledon; Caledon; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Caledon is seeking an Advisor, Communications on a contract up to 18 months to lead the planning, design and creation of diverse communications materials and campaigns for municipal initiatives.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will develop and oversee communications plans, provide strategic advice and support across channels including online and digital media, and manage multiple projects with discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a communications advisor role, preferably in a municipal setting.
• 3+ years in corporate communications including issues management, crisis communications, media relations, communications planning, community engagement, social media planning and execution, email marketing, analytics, CMS, and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement and oversee communications plans and marketing strategies for high-priority projects, aligned to department plans and timelines.
• Provide strategic communications, marketing and public engagement advice to clients.
• Create content for social media, digital and print communications.
• Write media releases, backgrounders, FAQs or scripts; fact-check and proofread.
• Lead cross-departmental collaboration and resources for campaigns and UAT where applicable.
• Participate in weekly update meetings with Communications and check-ins with clients.
• Provide guidance to contracted staff, including technical direction and coaching.
• Develop, maintain and improve standard operating procedures.
• Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Content creation

Public relations

Strategic communications

Social media planning

Analytics

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing

Tools

CMS

Job description

Advisor, Communications (Contract up to 18 months)

Job Category: Corporate Services

Requisition Number: ADVIS002397

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $54.49 CAD to $68.11 CAD

Locations

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Town of Caledon, Town Hall
6311 Old Church Rd
Caledon, ON L7C1J6, CAN

Description

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference.

The Opportunity (Vacancy: Replacement)

Reporting directly to the Communications Manager, this role is responsible for the conceptualization, planning, design and creation of a wide range of communication material and campaigns. The Advisor researches, recommends and provides counsel to clients across the corporation. The Advisor is a collaborator and creative thinker who has the ability to manage multiple projects. The Advisor provides support across several platforms, including online and digital channels. Working with an assigned client portfolio, the Advisor develops and oversees communications plans and provides strategic advice. The Advisor supports the Manager regarding matters of a sensitive, contentious or confidential nature and develops and implements communications plans and messages. The Advisor prepares media responses for the Manager and the Office of the Mayor, as required.

As the Advisor, Communications, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Create, implement and oversee communications plans and marketing strategies for high-priority projects, that align to department business plans, the Council Work Plan and the strategic plan ensuring milestones are identified, and deadlines are met
• Provide strategic communications, marketing and public engagement advice to clients.
• Create content, for use in communications tools, such as social media, digital and print communications
• Write media releases, backgrounders, FAQs or scripts; fact check and proof-read in accordance to Canadian Press Style
• Lead cross-departmental leadership to resolve bottlenecks and negotiate resources for UAT sessions developing comprehensive test scripts with departmental leads to identify bugs and validate system functionality.
• Actively participate in weekly update meetings with Communications and check-in meetings with clients as needed
• Provide guidance to short-term contracted staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• Develop, maintain and work to improve job related standard operating procedures
• Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced professional with a post-secondary diploma in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or closely related field. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of three (3) years related experience in a communications advisor role preferably in a municipal setting and minimum of three (3) years related experience in corporate communications including issues management, crisis communications, media relations, communications planning, community engagement, social media planning and execution, email marketing, analytics, content management systems, and legislative requirements.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving regular access to confidential data. We are seeking an individual who has demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills involving regular development of new and improved methods.

The successful candidate for Advisor, Communications, will be required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after hours (as required).

This position offers an hourly range of $54.49 to $68.11

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at [phone] Ext. 4738.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until October 1st, 2026, 12:00PM.

The Town of Caledon does not use artificial intelligence (AI) technology for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.