Senior Communications Advisor (12 month contract)

Toronto Police Service; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Toronto Police Service as a Senior Communications Advisor. This role is crucial in developing strategic communications and ensuring alignment with community expectations and organizational values. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and extensive experience in corporate communications, engaging with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a communications role preferred.
• Broad experience in corporate communications environment preferred.
• Experience supporting executive communications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic communications plans and oversee the successful completion of programs.
• Provide executive communications support upon request.
• Ensure efforts align with public engagement and community policing initiatives.

Skills

Outstanding written and editing skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to persuade and motivate stakeholders

Education

Degree in Communications, Political Science, Business, Journalism or related discipline

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Posting Title: Senior Communications Advisor (1 year contract with potential of extension)

Job ID #: 7444

Hours: 35.00

Department: Corporate Communications

Must Apply By: July 15, 2025

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NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.

The Opportunity:

The Corporate Communications unit is seeking an experienced communications expert to join the Toronto Police Service as a Senior Communications Advisor (Advisor).

The Advisor will contribute to the communication success of one of the largest policing organizations in North America. The environment is fast-paced and energetic: no two days at the TPS are the same.

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience implementing communications strategies. The Advisor will bring to life a new, proactive communications agenda to optimize opportunities across the Service that resonate with the communities we serve.

The Advisor will develop the plans and communications products to support initiatives, programs, launches and campaigns and strive to achieve alignment and a cohesive corporate message for the Service s public-facing communications initiatives.

The ideal candidate has broad communications experience and is production and deadline driven. Experience providing communications support to executives is an asset as you will work with the Manager and Director in ensuring support to the Office of the Chief as required.

The Advisor will collaborate with internal partners in Units and Divisions by providing strategic communications counsel. You will work closely with partners across the Service to understand their priorities and help to develop communications plans that complement the Service s broader communications agenda.

You will be an excellent writer and experienced in developing strategic plans and communication calendars, roll-outs and products including news releases, speaking notes, key messages, fact sheets, social media and logistics scenarios.

You will be responsible for developing and overseeing the successful roll-out and implementation of all tactics identified within a plan. Collaboration will be important as you work with your Corporate Communications colleagues to develop your plans, whether it require media or issues management advice, video production, graphics, social media or other input.

To be successful in this role, the Advisor must build and draw on relationships and resources within the Service and acquire a deep understanding of the importance of our communities and stakeholders.

If you are an ambitious, experienced communications professional who strives for excellence and best-in-class communications, we want to hear from you. This role will require after-hours or weekend assignments at times.

This position requires afterhours and weekend work at times.

What you will do:

The Advisor will be responsible for the production and planning for external corporate communications efforts from planning to execution. This includes working closely with the Manager to develop integrated communications plans and oversee the rollout of these plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic communications plans and all supporting products and oversee the successful completion of programs, initiatives, and campaigns on behalf of Corporate Communications.
• Provide executive communications support upon request of the Manager or Director.
• Contribute to delivering on the strategic priorities of the Corporate Communications unit and the Service.
• Ensure proactive efforts are consistent with four key pillars from The Way Forward: public engagement, culture change, police accountability and neighbourhood policing.
• Stay abreast of emerging public relations and corporate communications tools and trends to ensure the Service is maximizing new channels.
• Support the Manager and Director in management and leadership of the broader team.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education/Experience:

• A degree in Communications, Political Science, Business, Journalism or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a designated communications role is preferred.
• Broad experience in corporate communications environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting executive communications is an asset.
• Public sector or policing communications experience is an asset.
• Public Relations agency experience is an asset.
• Track record of mobilizing integrated communications campaigns is preferred.
• Outstanding written and editing skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to persuade and motivate stakeholders.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills with the ability to lead a specialized, multi-faceted, team.
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire team members, creating a positive and engaging work environment.
• Willing to commit to the Service s core organizational values and The Way Forward.

Contact:

Talent Acquisition

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Notes

• All applicants who meet the qualifications of the position are invited to submit an online application for this vacancy
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24 hours
• Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

The Toronto Police Service is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, LGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s) and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service.

THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVES.

Accommodations will be provided, in accordance with applicable legislation, at all stages of the hiring process.

Contact us for if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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