Senior Advisor, Marketing

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

Job summary

A leading electricity provider in Ontario is seeking a strategic marketing professional to lead integrated marketing campaigns, manage media relations, and develop communication strategies. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring stakeholder approvals and alignment with business goals. Candidates should have strong project management experience and a relevant degree. Applications are welcome from all qualified individuals, with accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in delivering integrated marketing campaigns.
• Ability to develop and implement communication plans.
• Experience in managing social media platforms and content.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns.
• Act as a primary Company spokesperson for media relations.
• Oversee execution of the corporate social media strategy.
• Coordinate special employee and media events.

Skills

Project management

Media relations

Social media strategy

Communication planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function

We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative marketing professional with strong project management experience to lead the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns. In this role, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with business goals and brand standards, managing timelines, milestones, and stakeholder approvals from concept to completion. You’ll work closely with internal partners and external agencies to bring creative ideas to life and ensure campaigns are delivered seamlessly and on schedule. You’ll also have the opportunity to help build the Hydro One brand and engage customers through media planning, creative development, data analysis, and more — contributing directly to the company’s broader brand and business objectives.

Job Description

• Support the media relations function by acting as a primary Company spokesperson on operational and sensitive issues. Research issues to identify appropriate approaches, strategies and responses. Develop key messages and press releases and identify opportunities for positive media profile and coordinate team members for message consistency.
• Plan, develop and implement internal and external communications plans and strategies in support of corporately stated objectives and to address stakeholder, customer and employee needs. Support employee communication efforts through the development and implementation of internal communication plans and strategies that improve employee engagement. Organize and participate in employee events including webcasts, meetings, campaigns and other events. Write press releases, articles, talking points, speaking notes, advertisements in support of Company initiatives. Coach executive and senior spokespeople on key messages, organize interviews, inform external media and stakeholders on background, and conduct follow‑up. Monitor the success of existing programs through feedback, surveys and continued alertness.
• Play a key role in the development and oversight of the social media strategy and oversee the execution of proactive and reactive tactics on company social media accounts, organizing original content, fielding questions/inquiries from customers/stakeholders, ensuring cross‑platform consistency on position statements, escalating emerging issues, and serve as final approver of post content. Monitor and measure the success of all social platforms.
• Provide operational support to myriad corporate communications activities, including media events, speeches, employee events, trade shows and stakeholder meetings.
• Confer with field or other Company personnel involved in related or shared projects/programs, to discuss and solve problems of mutual concern.
• Act as a resource and work with various media relations contacts regarding continuing communications at and on behalf of the Company.
• Keep abreast of and maintain a general knowledge and information data bank on current and developing energy sources, electricity, the Company's role, objectives and policies and other relevant topics.
• Assist the manager in coordinating special employee and media events at the site.
• Act as the media contact in emergency situations; be responsible for the operation of the local Information Centre set up in the local municipality (i.e., prepare news bulletins on the emergency situation for release to media).
• Perform other duties as required

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

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Deadline: December 8, 2025.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.