Who we are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

Coordinator, External Communications

The purpose of this position is to support the national Marketing and Communications team in achieving our Firm’s strategic priorities by engaging B2B audiences through the development and distribution of timely, relevant content on external channels, including social media, website, and newsletters.

As a Coordinator, External Communications your responsibilities will include

• Work cross-functionally with the external communications team to contribute to and execute communications strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications stakeholders to develop creative and engaging content that reflects the Firm’s voice across a variety of channels.
• Manage national social media channels, including content creation, publishing, and scheduling in alignment with content calendars and integrated marketing activities.
• Develop and maintain the social media content calendar using our content management platform and Hootsuite.
• Collaborate with internal teams and, on occasion, external advisors to coordinate the development of social media graphics, animations, videos, and other creative assets.
• Support the development, coordination, and distribution of internal and external newsletters, ensuring content is timely, engaging, and aligned with business priorities.
• Conduct research and gather insights to support the development of thought leadership content, media materials, and other strategic communications initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day community management of social media accounts, including monitoring activity, engaging with content, responding to or escalating inquiries, reporting on performance, and ensuring quality control across all channels.
• Support a positive client experience and lead management by responding to, triaging, and directing client and stakeholder inquiries to the appropriate teams and resources.
• Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to maximize channel effectiveness.
• Track, measure, and report on the performance and ROI of communications and social media initiatives.
• Support other communications projects and responsibilities, as required.

Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens! Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Coordinator, External Communications? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• Undergraduate degree in media, marketing, communications, or a related field
• 1+ years related professional experience
• 1+ years working in a B2B environment
• Proficient in managing, publishing, and creating content for social media platforms and related apps, including: LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube
• Experience in community management with the ability to communicate, effectively problem-solve, and de-escalate
• Creativity and the ability to develop original content that provokes engagement
• Approach challenges with creativity and brings a variety of perspectives to the table At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple. What's in it for you? Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more! At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $50,000–$65,000 in Toronto. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors. Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?