Senior Advisor, Communications

Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: Senior Advisor, CommunicationsDEPARTMENT: Corporate Support ServicesPOSTING NUMBER: 106919 & 106920NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time PermanentHOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweekLOCATION: City HallSALARY GRADE: 6HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,277.00 - $112,812.00 per annumMAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $125,346.00 per annumJOB TYPE: Management and AdministrationPOSTING DATE: September 26, 2025CLOSING DATE: October 09, 2025AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:Reporting to the Manager, Communication Services, the position is part of a team of communications professionals who provide expert advice and service to internal clients across the corporation. This role leads the development, management and execution of comprehensive communication and engagement plans that increase awareness of City programs, services and priorities.Serves as a trusted advisor to internal clients, translating business needs into clear communication strategies. Responsibilities include identifying target audiences, crafting key messages and recommending the most effective channels—spanning print, digital, web, social, audiovisual and other platforms. This work involves creative concept development, writing, editing and collaboration with the Creative Services and Production teams to deliver high-quality, on-brand materials within budget and aligned with corporate objectives.Engages with internal clients and external stakeholders to anticipate and manage issues, facilitate effective resolutions and provide professional support. Promotes cross-divisional collaboration and ensures the inclusion of key stakeholders to safeguard and strengthen the City’s reputation, with messaging that is clear, consistent and aligned with strategic priorities.Provides research and expert insight in the field of organizational communications, recommending best practices and innovative approaches to strengthen communication effectiveness.Monitors and reports on corporate issues in a timely manner, ensuring Council, senior leadership and staff are informed of project status.Plays a key role in establishing and reinforcing communications governance across the organization by promoting consistent, standardized processes. Ensures that internal clients are equipped with tools, resources and knowledge to effectively communicate and engage with their audiences.Participates in Council meetings to stay informed and reviews client Council reports with a strategic and issues-management lens.Responds to inquiries from staff, elected officials, residents and outside agencies regarding corporate initiatives and services, while contributing actively to the success of the broader Strategic Communications team.SELECTION CRITERIA:EDUCATION:Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, English or related subjectsEXPERIENCE:Minimum of 5 years of organizational communications experience, preferably in the public sectorDemonstrated experience in providing communications support to senior management and elected officialsExperience dealing with the media on complex issuesOTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:Asset if a member of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) or a similar related professional organizationDemonstrated success in an account manager or communications consultant positionUnderstanding of municipal government environment and current issuesUnderstands the use of technology and its impact on communicationSolid English language usage skillsHas subject matter expertise in the design and delivery of effective communications products and messages. Understands creative design and print, digital and web productionUses MS Office, email, internet and other PC tools**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. Hybrid until January 5, 2026.If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106919 by October 09, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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