Senior Advisor, Communications & Media Relations

Toronto Pearson International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employer matching RRSP/TFSA

Hybrid work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Reward and recognition program

Job summary

Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a Senior Advisor, Communications & Media Relations to lead strategic media relations for Toronto Pearson. You will act as a principal spokesperson, shape communications strategy, and craft compelling content across channels while supporting on-call duties.

You will provide counsel to internal clients, develop plans, and manage relationships with media and stakeholders in a fast-paced, unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in communications or news media.
• Three years’ experience preparing messaging or editorial material for public delivery.
• Experience as a media spokesperson, including on-camera and live interviews.
• Experience in a customer-centric organization.
• Experience in a unionized 24/7 workplace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to simplify complex information.
• Relationship management abilities and collaborative spirit in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information.
• Three-year college diploma focusing on public relations or communications or related field.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications counsel to internal clients and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans to support organizational objectives.
• Create content for news releases, media statements, social channels, and podcasts.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and external stakeholders.
• Act as primary media spokesperson and handle on-camera interviews and inquiries.
• Support on-call rotation and manage proactive/reactive media relations during issues.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop messaging for issues and emergencies.
• Track performance of communications programs and demonstrate impact.

Skills

Media relations

Spokesperson

Messaging

Content creation

Crisis communications

On-call availability

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Public relations diploma

Job description

Senior Advisor, Communications & Media Relations

Job Category : Stakeholder Relations & Communications

Requisition Number : SENIO005077

• Posted : August 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Toronto, ON L5P1B2, CAN

Description

Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now's the time for your career to fly.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers - all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
• Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans).
• A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.

What can you expect from this position?

Reporting to the Associate Director of Media Relations, you will confidently manage high-stakes media relations and complex issues for Toronto Pearson and the GTAA. This is a strategic role where you'll serve as a key spokesperson, provide expert counsel, shape our communications strategy, and drive innovation by creating compelling content across diverse channels, including podcasts and activations. If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives under pressure and is ready for the unique challenge of on-call duties, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding career path.

As Senior Advisor, Communications and Media Relations, you will:

• Provide strategic communications counsel to internal clients and stakeholders, offering expert guidance on tactics, timing, and measurement.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans to support organizational objectives.
• Create compelling content for various channels, including news releases, media statements, social media, advertising copy, and new formats like podcasts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media contacts and external stakeholders.
• Act as a primary media spokesperson, delivering messaging and conducting interviews on a range of topics.
• Handle proactive and reactive media relations, including responding to inquiries as part of an on-call rotation.
• Manage issues proactively by collaborating with subject matter experts to develop strategic messaging and positioning.
• Provide critical communications support during operational issues and emergencies, including on-call availability on evenings and weekends.
• Track and analyze the performance of communications programs and tactics to demonstrate their effectiveness.
• Champion a customer-centric approach within the communications team, supporting the company's mission and values.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• Three (3) years’ experience in either communications or news media.
• Three (3) years’ experience preparing messaging or editorial material for public delivery.
• Demonstrable experience working as a media spokesperson, including on-camera and live media interviews.
• Demonstrated experience in a customer-centric organization, familiar with customer experience models.
• Experience working in a unionized 24/7 workplace.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyze and simplify complex, technical information for diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship management abilities and a collaborative spirit, with experience working in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proven skills to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and ability to manage time effectively and work with confidential information.
• Three (3) year college diploma focusing on: public relations, communications or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.