Writer, Corporate Communications

Dillon Consulting Limited; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited is seeking a Writer for Corporate Communications in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will craft strategic content, edit marketing materials, and research industry trends. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Competitive compensation package

Generous retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible work hours

Learning and Development opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance program

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Wellness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, research, and interview skills.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, engaging, and strategic content across various platforms.
• Edit and proofread marketing materials for clarity and effectiveness.
• Research industry trends to create relevant content.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Time Management

Education

Degree in Journalism

Degree in Communications

Degree in Public Relations

Job description

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

We are currently seeking an experienced writer to join our Marketing and Communications team as Writer, Corporate Communications . This is a full-time, hybrid role out of our North York office that reports to our Director of Marketing and Communications.

Responsibilities

As Writer, Corporate Communications you will be responsible for :

• writing clear, engaging, and strategic content across a variety of internal and external platforms, including but not limited to the company intranet, website, press releases, marketing materials, event materials, award submissions and social media accounts
• editing, adapting, and proofreading marketing materials and internal communications for grammar, clarity, tone, and effectiveness
• sourcing and developing content from across the organization, including project, client and community impact stories
• researching and investigating industry trends and company initiatives to create relevant content tailored to various audiences

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and natural storyteller who :

• has 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
• has a degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations or a related field
• has excellent writing, editing, proofreading, research, and interview skills
• can develop effective communications for different audiences and platforms
• has outstanding editorial instincts and can simplify and frame a story to influence, engage, and inform
• is highly organized with excellent project and time management skills
• has an understanding, background, or interest in engineering, planning or environmental science

Applicants who do not meet all of the qualifications listed above but have an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. If you believe you have the necessary skills to thrive in this role we encourage you to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume in your application. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide writing samples.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values :

• Reliability : words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement : do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development : always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity : discover new possibilities;
• Courage : do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness : enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work and a 2025 Best Workplace in Canada . This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.

We offer :

• Employee share purchase plan

Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

• A competitive compensation package
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

• Learning and Development opportunities

As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization

• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation

The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

• Employee and Family Assistance program

A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

• Wellness Subsidy

Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and / or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process. We would love to hear from you!