Senior Advisor, Marketing

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

Job summary

A major electricity provider in Ontario seeks a strategic marketing professional to oversee integrated marketing campaigns. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage media relations, and develop communication plans. Strong project management skills and experience with social media are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on community engagement and brand building.

Qualifications

• Experience in a marketing role with a focus on project management.
• Ability to write press releases and develop communication strategies.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns.
• Act as a primary spokesperson for the company on media issues.
• Develop internal and external communication plans.
• Oversee execution of social media strategies.
• Monitor success of communication programs.

Skills

Project management

Media relations

Communication strategy

Social media management

Job description

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Location: Toronto, ON, CA

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 identifies 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.

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Deadline: December 8, 2025.

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