Manager, Corporate Communications

We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The hiring range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 annually.

We wake up to a different alarm.

The issues impacting our communities here in the GTA keep us awake at night. But it’s also what gets us up each day, determined to fight local poverty and its interconnected challenges, and to make this region everything it can be for everyone who calls it home. We believe in the power of community, of people coming together, doing what it takes to build and transform neighbourhoods where everyone can thrive.Any Way We Can.

United Way Greater Toronto is currently seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, the Manager, Corporate Communications will support the execution of United Way’s corporate communications plan for stakeholders from corporate, community and government sectors.

How you will make a difference:

• Lead development of newsletter content for staff, including media monitoring, daily media clippings, regular evaluation and identifying opportunities for enhancement

• To further UWGT’s relevance and thought leadership with donors and community partners, lead the development of a new content strategy for owned channels (e.g., website, social media, intranet).

• Using critical documents including the Annual Report and Community Impact Briefs, develop and implement a staff knowledge mobilization strategy in collaboration with the Senior Manager and Director of Communications

• Provide leadership across corporate communications projects including communications planning, project management, and cross-departmental organization and collaboration. Projects include leading the development of Community Impact Briefs and supporting planning for the Annual General Meeting with department and cross- departmental support.

• Contribute and support story development for media, stakeholder communications and online channels

• Draft and edit communications materials for organizational priorities and emerging issues: stakeholder correspondence, opinion pieces, key messages, backgrounders, briefs and talking points, materials for print, broadcast and digital

• Support the communications functions of UWGT’s Reconciliation and Equity plan

• Manage key initiatives and special projects as assigned

What you bring to the role:

• A love of community, with a passion for creating positive change for our communities
• Post secondary education in communications, journalism, public relations or related field, or equivalent work-related experience
• 3 - 5 years of communications experience with diverse audiences and stakeholders within corporate, non-profit and public service sectors
• A strong understanding of community issues, equity and inclusion and priorities in the areas related to United Way Greater Toronto’s mission
• Superior writing skills, including the ability to produce articles for publication, prepare written reports, and draft correspondence for senior management
• Ability to make sense of complex issues and frame a compelling story
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression
• A strong understanding of how systemic racism and discrimination impact community and the priorities related to United Way Greater Toronto’s mission
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and relationship management skills including the ability to work respectfully and inclusively with a diverse employee population and multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt narratives and tactics to the identified medium and audience
• Affinity and experience embracing new communications trends, technology and tools in an evolving communication, digital, social and earned media landscape
• Proven capacity for initiative, problem-solving and strong project management skills, carrying out projects to completion and responding to demands for fast turn-around
• Detail-oriented, ability to set priorities, manage several projects at once and meet deadlines under pressure
• Willingness to actively contribute to UWGT’s Reconciliation and Equity Framework through participation in learning opportunities and implementing anti-oppressive, and anti-racist learning into action internally and externally

Being part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including:
  • Salary
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Defined benefit employer-matching pension
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
• Generous paid time-off package including vacation, personal and cultural days, summer hours and hybrid work environment
• Commitment to the well-being and work-life balance for our employees
• Collaborative, high-performing, and team focused on long-term and collective success
• Largest United Way world-wide
• Work with the GTA’s top philanthropic leaders

Please apply no later thanApril 8, 2026.

As part of our recruitment process, United Way Greater Toronto offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If we contact you about an opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation.

UWGT is committed to the ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). While we currently do not use AI for decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects, we may use analytics or automation tools to improve donor engagement, personalize experiences, or optimize internal processes.

As per our recruitment policy, internal candidates are encouraged to let their current manager know that they have applied for another role.

About United Way Greater Toronto:

As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive. Mobilizing community support, United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building a more equitable region and lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges.

Diversity & Inclusion:

United Way is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community to ensure we’re best equipped to serve it. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. Our commitment to excellence in diversity goes beyond promoting equity. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.

Building community takes a community and together, with you, we will shape a stronger, brighter GTA for everyone who lives here.Any Way We Can.

Learn more about our work atunitedwaygt.org.