Communications Specialist, 12-18 month contract

HLF 2023; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flex policies & Summer hours

Volunteer hours

Learning and mentorship

Safety focused work environment

Job summary

High Liner Foods is seeking a Communications Specialist to support internal and external programs, reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications. You will work with leadership and teams to deliver messaging that aligns with business priorities and strengthens engagement and reputation.

This 12-18 month contract role focuses on content creation across channels, media relations support, planning Town Hall events, and collaboration with Marketing on launches and announcements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
• 3–5 years of communications-related experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience supporting internal and external communications, with exposure to executive communications considered an asset.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt communications for different audiences and channels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative relationship builder who is comfortable working with leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans and materials that support business priorities, employee engagement and corporate reputation.
• Develop clear, engaging content across channels, including employee communications, intranet content, digital signage, executive messaging, presentations, media materials and social media.
• Support executive communications through the development of presentations, speaking notes, briefing materials and other communications.
• Support external communications and media relations, including developing media materials, coordinating outreach and inquiries, monitoring coverage and supporting spokesperson preparation.
• Support the planning and delivery of quarterly Town Hall meetings and other employee and leadership communications initiatives.
• Partner with Marketing and other cross-functional teams to support communications related to business initiatives, product launches and corporate announcements.
• Manage day-to-day content for key internal communications platforms and support other reputation-building initiatives, including awards, corporate giving and sustainability communications.
• Support issues and crisis communications as required, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of communications channels, tools and processes.

Skills

Writing & editing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Internal communications

External communications

Education

Communications degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location
• Toronto Office
• Mississauga, ON L5W0G4, CAN
• Hybrid
• Pay or shift range: $52,000 CAD to $81,500 CAD
• Sales & Marketing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COMMU003832

Description

The Communications Specialist supports the development and execution of High Liner Foods’ internal and external communications programs. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, this role works with leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and deliver communications that support business priorities, strengthen employee engagement, enhance executive visibility, and protect and advance the company’s reputation.

*This is a 12-18 month contract

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans and materials that support business priorities, employee engagement and corporate reputation.
• Develop clear, engaging content across a variety of channels, including employee communications, intranet content, digital signage, executive messaging, presentations, media materials and social media.
• Support executive communications through the development of presentations, speaking notes, briefing materials and other communications.
• Support external communications and media relations, including developing media materials, coordinating outreach and inquiries, monitoring coverage and supporting spokesperson preparation.
• Support the planning and delivery of quarterly Town Hall meetings and other employee and leadership communications initiatives.
• Partner with Marketing and other cross-functional teams to support communications related to business initiatives, product launches and corporate announcements.
• Manage day-to-day content for key internal communications platforms and support other reputation-building initiatives, including awards, corporate giving and sustainability communications.
• Support issues and crisis communications as required, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of communications channels, tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
• 3–5 years of communications-related experience, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Experience supporting internal and external communications, with exposure to executive communications considered an asset.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt communications for different audiences and channels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative relationship builder who is comfortable working with leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Teams; experience with design or content creation tools is considered an asset.
• Customer focused-considers both internal and external customers regularly in decision‑making.

Salary Transparency: High Liner Foods’ compensation offerings are founded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $59,000 - $81,500; the base pay is offered based on a variety of factors including geographical market location, and may vary depending on job grading practices, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity factors.

AI Disclosure: We use an AI‑assisted note‑taking tool during our conversations to help us stay fully present and engaged. If you are uncomfortable with this for any reason, please let us know, and we will turn it off. Please be assured that all applications are reviewed by a human, and hiring decisions are made by our team based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and overall fit for the role.

Vacancy Status: Replacement

Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Competitive Salary
• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

About High Liner Foods

Founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, High Liner Foods has grown from a small salt fish company into a leading North American processor and marketer of value‑added frozen seafood. Our trusted brands — including High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine, C.Wirthy & Co, Mrs. Paul’s, Van de Kamp’s, and Icelandic Seafood — are enjoyed by families, restaurants, and institutions across Canada and the United States.

Guided by our purpose of Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life, we combine over a century of expertise with innovation, consumer insight, and responsible practices to deliver high‑quality seafood people can trust.

At High Liner Foods, we are a people‑first organization. We invest in our employees through development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and a culture where safety, well‑being, and growth are priorities. Whether in our offices, plants, or distribution teams, our people work together to deliver excellence and drive the future of seafood.

Our Values

Serve with Purpose – We put our customers and consumers at the heart of everything we do, creating quality products that help to nourish lives and foster connections that go beyond the plate.

Do the Right Thing – We lead with integrity, act responsibly, and make choices that support our people, our partners, and our planet..

Innovate & Reimagine – We challenge the norm, embrace fresh ideas, and turn innovation into impact.

All Hands on Deck – Powered by people and driven by purpose, we lead with courage, hold one another accountable, and celebrate as a team

Ready to make waves with us? Join High Liner Foods and help shape the future of seafood.

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