Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Specialist

CIRO / OCRI • Toronto, ON

25d • $62,000 - $72,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Specialist supports the development and delivery of internal and external corporate communications. This role is ideal for an early‑career communications professional who is developing foundational skills in content creation, coordination, and channel management. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs and working with the guidance of senior communications team members, the role focuses on execution, coordination, and day‑to‑day support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, media, or a related role (including co‑op or internship experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Comfort working with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); experience with intranet or CMS tools is an asset
• Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe Express, or similar).

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting internal communications in a corporate environment
• Familiarity with basic analytics or reporting tools
• Interest in developing a career in corporate or internal communications
• Bilingual in English and French

Responsibilities

• Draft and support the distribution of news releases other external communications materials
• Develop and maintain targeted national and regional media lists
• Conduct media and social media listening to identify emerging issues, risks, and engagement opportunities
• Support social media posting, scheduling, and monitoring
• Create simple branded social media graphics, templates, and visuals
• Maintain social media and internal content calendars and tracking tools
• Draft and support content for employee communications, including intranet updates and newsletters
• Assist with planning and execution of Town Hall communications and logistics
• Support the planning and execution of communications initiatives and campaigns
• Provide administrative and project support to senior communications team members
• Track basic engagement metrics (e.g., opens, clicks, views)
• Prepare reports and summaries to support evaluation of communications effectiveness

Benefits

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Paid flex days and sick days
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence /Paternity Leave Of Absence top up
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level