Public Affairs Manager

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada) Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced communicator to join our team dedicated to accelerating our public affairs efforts. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with superior stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, proven experience in navigating federal or provincial governments, media relations, local storytelling, and creating and executing events.

The role requires developing strong relationships with partners from across the enterprise, including supporting senior leaders and working with our regional offices to identify engaging opportunities and inform communication strategies and tactics. Strong knowledge of major Canadian public policy issues and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential to success in the role.

The candidate will be involved in creating and executing events, developing integrated communications plans, and writing content, including briefing documents, news releases, and social media content.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop the Public Affairs content strategy and calendar to proactively drive engagement across multiple channels.
  • Build excellent relationships with stakeholders across the enterprise and enhance collaboration with partners to advance the Bank's public affairs narrative.
  • Ongoing monitoring of key public policy themes/trends, including writing briefing notes for executives, flagging articles of interest, and connecting the dots across the Bank.
  • Working collaboratively with communications colleagues to integrate Public Affairs themes into business communications plans.
  • Writing internal and external communications products, such as news releases and social media content.
  • Gathering insights, conducting research, and measuring results to support the Bank's Public Affairs communication strategy.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in communications or a related field, with a background working in government, public policy, or in a corporate communications environment.
  • Post-secondary education, preferably a university degree.
  • Strong writing skills, with experience creating impactful narratives that effectively capture tone and voice.
  • Strong media relations skills, with experience in media training and working with journalists.
  • Ability to contribute to the development of innovative executive communications plans.
  • An exceptional grasp of current events, public policy, government, economic, and business trends.
  • Solid understanding of social media and content strategy.
  • Excellent time management skills to deliver exceptional quality work under pressure.
  • A team player who can also work independently.
  • Experience planning and executing media and stakeholder events.

About Us

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada) is one of the world's leading global financial institutions, with a commitment to delivering legendary customer experiences. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and colleagues.

We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that reflects our investments in our colleagues' financial, physical, and mental well-being. This includes a base salary, variable compensation, health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

Accommodation

We are committed to providing a barrier-free interview process. If you require accommodations, please let us know in advance so we can make arrangements to support you.

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