Corporate Communications Specialist

Toyota Motor Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Toronto seeks a Corporate Communications Specialist to manage corporate social contribution initiatives and media relations. The role requires 5-10 years of communications experience, a degree in Public Relations or Communications, and proficiency in event planning. The selected candidate will contribute to initiatives building corporate reputation and brand communications. This full-time position includes a hybrid work environment and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including bonus

Extended health care and dental benefits

Company pension plan with additional contributions

Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off

Sabbatical leave program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of communications and/or public relations experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience planning and managing significant corporate events.
• Strong writing and editing skills to create high-quality content.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute corporate social contribution programs.
• Manage media relations and earn media coverage.
• Develop communication materials for various audiences.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Event planning

Communication skills

Project management

Education

University degree in Public Relations or Communications

Job description

Job Description

Corporate Communications Specialist
Rank 4
Scarborough, ON (Hybrid)

Deadline: Please apply before November 17, 2025.

Toyota Canada Inc. currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced communicator in our External Affairs department. This is a full-time opportunity and will report to the Manager, Corporate Communications. The selected candidate will plan and coordinate the company’s national social contribution programs. The role also leads proactive PR and communications activities – including events – to build corporate and brand reputation with a variety of key stakeholders.

What We’ll Bring

• A hybrid work environment
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement
• Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus
• Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately
• Company pension plan with additional employer contributions
• Associate vehicle discount program
• Reimbursement programs (tuition & fitness)
• Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits
• Sabbatical leave program

What You’ll Be Doing

Social Contribution – Corporate

• Plan and execute Toyota Canada’s corporate social contribution (community investment) programs/initiatives
• Responsible for the communication of the company’s social contribution activities

Social Contribution – Toyota Canada Foundation

• Plan and execute the Toyota Canada Foundation’s programs and initiatives
• Responsible for the communication of the Foundation’s social contribution activities

Event Planning and Execution

• Plan and execute significant media/PR/communications/social contribution events for key stakeholders
• Ensure events advance TCI’s brands, thought leadership, business priorities and key messaging

Brand PR – Toyota and Lexus Brands

• Work closely with the Brand Marketing teams (Toyota and Lexus) to support and leverage brand activity
• Seek, develop and deliver opportunities to build TCI’s brands through communications and PR activity

Media Relations

• Proactively seek, develop and pitch positive stories related to brand initiatives and social contribution at TCI to earn media coverage using various tools (events, stunts, surveys, media releases, etc.)
• Coordinate messaging for – and preparation of – corporate spokespersons, as required

Communications Material Development

• Write, edit and proofread materials for a variety of audiences (key messages, Q&A, fact sheets, media releases, social media messaging, internal communications messaging, speeches, web site content, presentations, etc.)
• Provide direction for supporting agencies and suppliers, as required
• Support Manager with issues management and reactive media relations, as required

Planning and Reporting

• Work with the team to propose, coordinate and track the Corporate Communications budget
• Work with Corporate Communications Manager with strategic planning to meet department objectives
• Work with Corporate Communications Manager to prepare reports and proposals for Senior Management

What You’ll Bring

• University degree, preferably in Public Relations or Communications
• 5-10 years of communications and/or public relations experience, preferably in a corporate environment (ideally, including media relations, brand PR, events and community investment)
• A genuine passion for community and an understanding of the important role of NGOs and other not-for-profits
• Solid understanding of how social contribution, brand PR & communications contribute to corporate reputation
• Strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility for corporate and brand reputation
• High degree of tact, diplomacy and professionalism, as well as extremely strong relationship‑building, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working with a variety of stakeholders, including senior executives, media and community groups
• Experience planning and managing significant (and successful) corporate events
• A nose for news and the ability to see PR opportunities when others might not
• The ability to creatively leverage and pitch PR opportunities to maximize earned media coverage
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to produce high quality content while managing multiple projects
• Excellent writing skills with an ability to simplify concepts and tailor messaging to specific audiences
• Strong editing and proofreading skills
• Experience working or volunteering with NGOs/not‑for‑profit organizations is a definite asset
• Journalism experience is a definite asset
• Written and spoken French is an asset

About Us

Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada’s head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI’s Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that includes training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives.

What Sets Us Apart?

A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award‑winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility.

What You Should Know

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation.