Specialist, Public Relations & Communications

National Media Awards Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Plan International Canada in Toronto is seeking a PR and Communications Specialist to help bring global conversations about children’s rights and girls’ equality to life. You’ll support media moments, create compelling content, drive campaigns and events, and amplify stories that matter.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Media & Public Relations, this entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience across media outreach, partnerships, fundraising and advocacy, with a hybrid work arrangement and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field is an asset.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading across diverse audiences, formats and channels.
• Strong project management abilities and cross-functional collaboration.
• Resourceful, creative and takes initiative with organizational skills.
• Comfort with digital platforms and social media; interest in trends shaping culture.
• Genuine interest in global issues—children’s rights, girls’ equality and international development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with media materials: pitches, news releases, backgrounders, media briefs.
• Support media outreach tasks: research, media lists, pitch calendars.
• Draft briefing notes, Q&As, remarks and presentations.
• Coordinate internal and external communications resources and research.
• Provide scheduling, coordination, meetings and general administrative support; track KPIs and produce insights.
• Support events, partnerships, fundraising and youth engagement activities.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Project management

Creativity

Social media

Global issues

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR/Journaling/Marketing

Job description

Summary

Organization: Plan International Canada

Reports To

Senior Manager, Media and Public Relations

Location

Toronto

Status

Current, Permanent, Full-Time

Contact Level With Children

B

The Position

As part of our PR, Events and Influencer Engagement team, you’ll be stepping into a role where you’ll help bring global conversations about children’s rights and girls’ equality to life.

As the PR and Communications Specialist, you’ll support media moments, create compelling content, help drive campaigns and events, and pitch in across the team to amplify stories that matter.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Media & Public Relations, you’ll dive into hands‑on projects that build your skills – from supporting media outreach to contributing to milestone days and initiatives like the International Day of the Girl and Gifts of Hope. You’ll collaborate with other skilled communicators, learn how to shape a brand’s public presence, and play a key part in strengthening how Canadians connect with our mission.

This dynamic role is ideal for someone early in their PR and communications career who wants to build hands on experience and do work that genuinely makes a difference. You’ll jump into projects that support media outreach, events, partnerships, fundraising and advocacy efforts – all while helping to strengthen the public profile of our organization that’s driven by purpose, impact and a commitment to building a more equal world for girls everywhere.

What success looks like?

Media and communications

• Assist with media and issues monitoring, including daily news briefs.
• Support the development of media materials (e.g., pitches, news releases, backgrounders, media briefs).
• Assist the team in media outreach tasks, including research and maintaining media lists and pitch calendars.
• Provide support for communications related to organizational campaigns such as International Day of the Girl, Gifts of Hope, and International Women’s Day.

Content and creative

• Draft or refine content such as briefing notes, Q&As, speaking remarks and presentations.
• Help research and organize information and resources for internal and external communications.

Administrative and operational Support

• Provide scheduling, coordination, meetings and general administrative support, leveraging AI‑assisted tools and workflows.
• Assist with procurement, invoicing and budgeting processes.
• Track monthly and campaign KPIs and turn this data into clear insights and reports.

Cross team‑ collaboration

• Support cross departmental projects in coordination with internal partners, vendors, freelancers, and agency stakeholders.
• Assist with the planning and execution of events.
• Support PR moments and communications needs related to Ambassadors, Influencers, partnerships, fundraising, and youth engagement activities.
• Assist team members as needed across a variety of communications tasks in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

As Our Ideal Candidate You Will Have

• An interest in communications, media and public relations. A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or relevant experience in a related discipline is an asset.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills across diverse audiences, formats and channels.
• Strong project management abilities, with the capacity to collaborate cross‑functionally and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Resourcefulness, creativity and initiative, paired with solid problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Comfort working with digital platforms and social media, with an authentic interest in emerging trends and conversations shaping today’s cultural landscape.
• A genuine interest in global issues – particularly children’s rights, girls’ equality, youth engagement and international development.
• Passion for mission‑driven work and values aligned with Plan International Canada.
• An adaptable, collaborative work style suited to high‑performing, diverse teams.

Plan International Canada is a hybrid workplace. You will work from the office and from home.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $50,000 and $62,000. We comprehensively evaluate a variety of factors to determine fair compensation, including experience, specific job‑related skills, and relevant educational or professional training. Additionally, we ensure that compensation is equitable across our team and aligns with current market trends. This role also qualifies for an extensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested, we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing [e-mail] so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.

Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Job Criteria

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Fundraising