Communications Advisor (Permanent)

Toronto District School Board; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto District School Board is seeking a Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications across internal and external audiences, including parents, staff, and school communities. You will develop compelling copy, advise on communications challenges, and promote the Board’s objectives and policies.

The role requires delivering communications strategies, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring equity and inclusiveness in programs and services.

Qualifications

• Three year College Diploma in a related field (e.g. Public Relations, Journalism) with a minimum of three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft clear and compelling internal and external communications.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and successfully implementing communications strategies.
• Experience working with and advising staff at all levels, including senior management.
• Strong client service orientation and commitment to excellence, with a proven track record for successfully delivering measurable communications results.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proven skills in problem solving, consultation, and negotiating with staff at all levels.
• Ability to approach communications tactics with innovation, contributing new ideas and concepts to realize objectives in a cost-efficient and effective manner.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a creative team environment.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and social media tools.
• Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications, special events, marketing, issues, government relations, and media relations coordination.
• Research and write a variety of communications materials, including, but not limited to, web content, speeches, news releases, key messages, and media statements to assist departments, senior managers, Board committees and elected officials to communicate with the TDSB’s many internal and external audiences.
• Develop communications strategies and tactics to help Board departments promote their programs and services and reach their target audiences both internal and external.
• Collaborate with the Media Relations and Issues Management and Creative Services units to ensure that decisions and policies of the Board and corporate news reach the TDSB’s broad audience base.
• Provide strategic communications advice to department managers and senior staff in resolving communications challenges and the management of contentious and sensitive issues.
• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing and editing

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication with diverse audiences

Social media proficiency

Education

College Diploma in Public Relations or Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web/content management tools

Job description

Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them to achieve success.

The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally diverse school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.
Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

Job Description

No.: SCH II-26-2069NE
POSTED: October 20, 2026
DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. November 10, 2026

Communications Advisor
1 – Permanent Position
Communication and Public Affairs
Schedule II, Level 7
(Non-Union, 12 Month)
$98,343 - $117,999

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices.

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Communications, the Communications Advisor will take leadership and responsibility for developing communications strategies to reach the TDSB’s internal and external audiences including parents and caregivers, staff, students and school communities.

As part of the Communications and Public Affairs team, the Communications Advisor will work with Board departments and senior management to advise and solve communications challenges and research and write compelling copy to promote the Board’s objectives, policies and decisions. The Communications Advisor will be committed to service excellence in the delivery of communications strategies, tactics and communications products.

At Canada’s largest school board, the Communications Advisor will support the TDSB in reaching its many stakeholders and strengthening the Board’s reputation as a leader in delivering public education.

Summary of Duties

• Develop and implement strategic communications, special events, marketing, issues, government relations, and media relations coordination.
• Research and write a variety of communications materials, including, but not limited to, web content, speeches, news releases, key messages, and media statements to assist departments, senior managers, Board committees and elected officials to communicate with the TDSB’s many internal and external audiences.
• Develop communications strategies and tactics to help Board departments promote their programs and services and reach their target audiences both internal and external.
• Collaborate with the Media Relations and Issues Management and Creative Services units to ensure that decisions and policies of the Board and corporate news reach the TDSB’s broad audience base.
• Provide strategic communications advice to department managers and senior staff in resolving communications challenges and the management of contentious and sensitive issues.
• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three year College Diploma in a related field (e.g. Public Relations, Journalism) with a minimum of three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft clear and compelling internal and external communications.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and successfully implementing communications strategies.
• Experience working with and advising staff at all levels, including senior management.
• Strong client service orientation and commitment to excellence, with a proven track record for successfully delivering measurable communications results.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proven skills in problem solving, consultation, and negotiating with staff at all levels.
• Ability to approach communications tactics with innovation, contributing new ideas and concepts to realize objectives in a cost-efficient and effective manner.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a creative team environment.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and social media tools.
• Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity.

Special Requirements

• Requires some travel across the TDSB.
• Will be required to attend Board and committee meetings outside regular working hours as needed.

Additional Information

Assets:

• Familiarity with layout and design, photography, print and video productions and web content.
• Experience with email marketing software.

Location: 5050 Yonge Street, Wheelchair Accessible

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.

The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the hiring process.

The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operations requirements. Please refer to Policy P103, Flexible Working Arrangements for more information.

TDSB uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including the initial review of applications. These tools operate based on predefined criteria and do not make final hiring decisions. If you have questions or concerns about the use of AI in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]