Senior Advisor, Corporate Communications - Executive

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Senior Advisor for internal communications to enhance engagement and effectiveness within the organization. This role involves working closely with leadership to curate strategic communication materials that inspire and empower teams, manage logistics for major events, and support executive communications strategies. If you are a communicator with a knack for detail and a passion for fostering creativity, this opportunity could be the right fit.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma or degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing communication support to C-Level executives.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement executive communications strategies across internal channels.
• Manage timelines and collaborate with teams to produce communication materials.
• Support internal flagship events and Metrolinx Board meetings.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Editing

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Communications

Degree in Political Science

Degree in Journalism

Tools

Asana

Job description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

We are looking for a Senior Advisor to execute internal communication strategies to help the organizations leaders drive our narrative of progress and unite inspire and empower our people through a variety of channels. The Senior Advisor will serve as a trusted advisor working closely with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality well considered and strategically positioned communication materials such as remarks and presentations reports emails letters social posts and internal events.

What will I be doing

• Implements executive communications activities across internal channels in support of the executive communications strategy steering communications through the full cycle of research writing editing approvals and distribution / execution.
• Manages timelines and collaborates with appropriate teams to validate information review and approve materials and coordinate the dissemination of communications.
• Coordinates logistics and supports the development of content and materials for internal flagship events including Town Halls and Leadership Forums.
• Supports Metrolinx Board of Director meetings including reviewing divisional quarterly reports and presentation materials and developing speaking remarks for the CEO and the Chair in close partnership with the CEOs office.
• Updates project management tools and ensures documents and records are managed and up to date.
• Identifies develops and nurtures meaningful and productive business relationships with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to facilitate a strong and ongoing understanding of the business and operating environment.
• Provides editorial services during development of corporate communications materials.
• Provides strategic counsel and maintains confidentiality about proposed new corporate policies plans and programs while they are in development as part of communication planning.
• Reports on work through KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal communications deliverables.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a diploma or degree in Communications Political Science Journalism or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated progressive experience providing communication support to C-Level executives including writing remarks.
• Experience building corporate communications plans and developing communications strategies and tactics. Thorough knowledge of communications business communications and planning journalism social media and related theories principles and practices.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills; the ability to translate technical and complex information into clear concise and engaging content.
• Professional experience in a fast-paced high-visibility office.
• Ability to build and maintain meaningful and productive cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to build consensus or influence decisions.
• A meticulous eye for detail excellent time management and organizational skills and strong judgment and political acuity.
• Project management experience to lead manage and monitor simultaneous projects to tight deadlines and monitor project performance results. Experience with project management tools such as Asana is considered an asset

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation :

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at : or email .

Application Process :

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policybefore submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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