Executive Communications Lead
About The Position
The Executive Communications Lead is responsible for producing strategic, persuasive and engaging communications that articulate the voice, vision, and leadership of Toronto Hydro. From executive speeches to thought‑leadership articles, board‑level communications, and social media content, you will craft influential and high-impact messaging that strengthens our visibility, reputation and branding across the organization and throughout the city. In this role, you help shape the tone and voice behind Toronto Hydro’s messaging, ensuring it consistently reflects our values and identity. With a refined, creative writing style, strong political and communications acumen, the Executive Communications Lead shapes narratives that resonate, inspire, capture audience attention, and drive meaningful engagement. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field
- Ten (10) or more years of experience in corporate communications, including at least five (5) years working directly with senior leaders on strategic communications
- Strong political acumen
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing content for senior leaders or executives
- Demonstrated experience preparing speeches, key messages, and content for diverse audiences and channels
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Strong familiarity with traditional and digital storytelling channels, including speechwriting, social media, podcasts and internal communications platforms
- Highly developed copyediting and writing skills, with strong attention to detail
- Familiarity with Canadian Press style
- Ability to gather insights and translate complex, technical information into clear, compelling stories that resonate with the audience
- Strong relationship management skills to work collaboratively with leaders, internal and external stakeholders
- Strong issues management skills
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience or familiarity with the utilities industry is an asset
- Post graduate education in Communications, Public Affairs or related discipline preferred
- Portfolio Preferred: Candidates are encouraged to include a link to their portfolio in their resume or cover letter to showcase their writing samples.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the executive leadership team to shape and deliver persuasive communications across multiple channels, including speeches, thought leadership content and key messages tailored for diverse audiences
- Elevates Toronto Hydro’s visibility through strategic storytelling that communicates business priorities and industry insights
- Craft engaging narratives that emphasize corporate strategies, initiatives, and values through clear, creative, and audience-focused writing
- Applies strong editorial judgment to maintain high standards of grammar, clarity, and tone across all written materials
- Ensure all communications are consistent with Toronto Hydro’s brand voice and style guidelines, while reflecting organizational values and demonstrating sensitivity to customer needs
- Contributes to issues and crisis communications planning and response when required
Benefits
- 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits
- 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
- Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
- Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
- Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
- Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
