Lead, Executive Communications and Speechwriting

Toronto Hydro Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 EAP and Virtual Healthcare

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Pension (OMERS)

Paid time off

Employee engagement events

Job summary

Toronto Hydro is seeking a senior professional to lead executive communications and speechwriting. You will guide messaging for senior leaders, craft speeches, and shape thought leadership across high‑visibility initiatives.

You will monitor industry trends, develop compelling narratives, and ensure alignment with the company’s brand. The role calls for collaboration across functions, strong writing, and the ability to navigate complex, high‑profile issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field.
• Ten+ years in corporate communications with senior leaders.
• Proven experience developing speeches, briefings, thought leadership content.
• Strong understanding of current events and industry trends.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.
• Strong political acumen and judgment.
• Familiarity with utilities or regulated sectors is a plus.
• Experience with traditional and digital storytelling channels.

Responsibilities

• Leads the strategic development of executive and leadership communications.
• Elevates Toronto Hydro’s visibility through compelling narratives and speeches.
• Monitors industry trends to provide proactive insights for leadership.
• Applies editorial judgement to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Ensures communications align with brand voice and guidelines.
• Supports issues management and crisis communications planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communications

Speechwriting

Storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

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Lead, Executive Communications and Speechwriting

Posting Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Expected Salary Range: $109832 - $137290 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 10%

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

T his posting is for an existing vacancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the strategic development of executive and leadership communications, providing expert advice and messaging guidance to senior leaders on high-profile initiatives, stakeholder engagements, and emerging issues
• Elevates Toronto Hydro’s visibility and reputation through compelling storytelling, executive narratives, thought leadership platforms, speeches, and key messages that strengthen leadership presence and organizational credibility
• Conducts ongoing monitoring of industry trends, emerging issues and external developments to identify risks and opportunities and provide proactive insights and recommendations that support executive decision‑making, stakeholder engagement, and corporate positioning
• Applies strong editorial judgement to ensure clarity, consistency, and effectiveness across executive, corporate, and stakeholder communications
• Ensures all communications are consistent with Toronto Hydro’s brand voice and style guidelines, while identifying opportunities to strengthen reputation, build trust, and enhance engagement through proactive and audience‑centered communications
• Contributes to issues management, crisis communications planning and response strategies, providing communications expertise and support as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in corporate communications, including at least five (5) years working directly with senior leaders providing strategic communications advice on complex initiatives and stakeholder engagements
• Proven experience developing and creating dynamic presentations, speeches, briefing materials, thought leadership content and strategic communications content
• Deep understanding of current events, industry trends and emerging issues with the ability to assess business impacts and translate insights into actionable communications strategies
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft authentic, persuasive, and impactful narratives aligned with organizational priorities
• Demonstrated political acumen and sound judgment in navigating sensitive, complex, and high‑profile issues
• Strong research skills with the ability to uncover insights and develop meaningful stories
• Experience or familiarity with the utilities, energy, or other regulated sectors is considered an asset
• Strong familiarity with traditional and digital storytelling channels, speechwriting, social media, executive communications, podcasts, and internal communications platforms
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build partnerships across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast‑paced environment

Portfolio Preferred:Candidates are encouraged to include a link to their portfolio in their resume or cover letter to showcase their writing samples.

To support the overall well‑being and success of our employees, Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:

• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company‑paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision‑making to ensure fairness and consistency.

ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility .

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