Senior Communications Strategist — Public Affairs & Engagement

CPRS Toronto; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

OMERS pension plan

Comprehensive health plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Town of Oakville is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications for multiple departments. You will craft internal and external messaging, guide media relations, and support public engagement initiatives to promote the Town’s brand.

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Communications, you will manage collateral, supervise vendors, monitor reputational issues, and collaborate with senior staff to deliver timely communications aligned with policy and governance

Qualifications

• University degree in communications or related field with 5+ years in corporate communications, public relations or marketing.
• Municipal/public sector experience is preferred with governance understanding.
• Strong political acumen and ability to translate complex topics into clear messages.
• Proven ability to work with senior staff and make independent, sound judgments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications plans for multiple Town departments.
• Advise clients on internal/external comms, media relations and public engagement.
• Oversee collateral from concept to delivery, including budgeting and vendor management.
• Monitor media landscape, manage reputation and pitch stories aligned with Town priorities.
• Coordinate responses to media inquiries and provide on-site media support as needed.
• Ensure messaging consistency, accessibility, and adherence to CP style and corporate policies.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Public engagement

Internal communications

Writing and editing

Senior stakeholder collaboration

Political acumen

Education

University degree in communications or related field

Tools

MS Office

Content management systems (CMS)

InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop

Job description

The Town of Oakville is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications for multiple departments. You will craft internal and external messaging, guide media relations, and support public engagement initiatives to promote the Town’s brand.

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Communications, you will manage collateral, supervise vendors, monitor reputational issues, and collaborate with senior staff to deliver timely communications aligned with policy and governance