Communications Specialist

Dentons; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Mental health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

Dentons Canada seeks a collaborative Communications Specialist to join the Communications & Profile team. You will craft engaging internal communications and manage key channels like the Canada Portal, aligning content with firm priorities and culture.

The role focuses on content planning, execution and improving engagement, working with cross‑functional teams. You’ll translate stakeholder needs into clear communications and contribute to external/profile initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in internal or external communications or similar role.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication at all levels.
• Strong drafting, copy-editing and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with privacy and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and publish high-quality internal communications content.
• Support Canada Portal (SharePoint intranet) with content publishing and governance.
• Develop and execute the Canada Portal strategy to boost engagement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across services to create timely internal comms.
• Plan and produce internal newsletters and updates.
• Assist with internal programs, campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain calendars, trackers and dashboards for planning and measurement.
• Monitor metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate on broader comms initiatives including social media and thought leadership.

Skills

Internal communications

Content management

Writing and editing

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in communications/marketing/business administration

Tools

SharePoint

Intranet management

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2024), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2024).

This role is an opportunity for you to join the world’s largest law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

ROLE

Dentons is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Communications Specialist to join our Communications & Profile team. This role plays an important part in delivering engaging, clear and strategic internal communications that connect our people to Firm priorities, initiatives and culture.

The Communications Specialist will primarily support the Firm’s internal communications function, including managing and evolving key internal channels such as the Canada Portal (intranet) and internal newsletters. The successful candidate will help drive content planning, execution and continuous improvement of these channels, with a focus on increasing engagement and positioning the Portal as the Firm’s primary source of news and information.

Working closely with the Director, Profile & Communications and Internal Communications Manager, and collaborating across business services and practice groups, this role combines strong writing, content management and stakeholder coordination skills with experience in digital communications and employee engagement. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, exercising sound judgment and translating stakeholder needs into clear and effective communications. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, navigating evolving situations, exercising sound judgment and taking a resourceful, solutions-oriented approach to their work.

As part of the broader Profile & Communications team, the Specialist will also contribute to select external and profile-building initiatives as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, edit and publish high-quality internal communications content, including intranet articles, leadership messages, newsletters, presentations and internal updates.
• Serve as the primary support resource for the Canada Portal (Sharepoint intranet site), including content publishing, page updates, user experience improvements and ongoing content governance.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Canada Portal strategy, supporting initiatives that drive awareness, engagement and adoption across the Firm.
• Partner with stakeholders across business services and practice groups to develop clear, engaging and timely internal communications.
• Support the planning and production of internal newsletters, including content coordination, editing and publication.
• Assist the Internal Communications Manager in delivering internal programs, campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain internal communications calendars, trackers and reporting dashboards to support planning, alignment and performance measurement.
• Monitor and report on internal communications performance metrics and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with members of the Profile & Communications team to support broader communications initiatives, including social media, thought leadership and Firm profile activities, as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in internal or external communications or a similar role. Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, marketing or business administration and/or equivalent combination of education/work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization and present information in an impactful and visual manner, and full command of the English language, including grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Strong attention to detail, drafting/writing, copy-editing and proof-reading and critical thinking skills, with ability to anticipate concerns or issues proactively.
• Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to navigate evolving priorities, identify solutions and move work forward with appropriate guidance.
• Ability to manage confidential and/or sensitive information, demonstrating adherence to and a commitment to privacy and ethical conduct.
• Superior organizational and project management skills—ability to multi-task; prioritize and organize deliverables; balance competing priorities to meet deadlines, work under pressure; and work with multifaceted, complex projects in a dynamic, fast-paced and client-focused environment.
• Professional, self-motivated, creative, enthusiastic and results-driven team-player who can work independently with appropriate guidance and/or collaboratively with local, national, and global multidisciplinary teams, with strong emotional intelligence.
• Comfort working with digital platforms such as intranet or content management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Contact Monkey), and an openness to experimenting with new tools, automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve communications effectiveness.
• Basic business and/or financial acumen considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (English/French) an asset, but not required.
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a replacement role.

The target salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].