Senior Communications Specialist
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About the role
THE OPPORTUNITY
Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is seeking a full-time Senior Communications Specialist. (This job posting represents an existing vacancy.)
PURPOSE OF POSITION Accountable for the development and distribution of external communications that showcase high-impact projects, public announcements, media relations, and executive engagement at events and conferences. This role plays a key part in amplifying Building Ontario Fund’s work to catalyze investment in priority infrastructure across Ontario, generating high-quality multimedia content and supporting BOF’s thought leadership and digital engagement strategy.
Your day-to-day Play a key role in driving strategy and developing communications for external project announcements to amplify the profile of Building Ontario Fund’s investments, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across all channels, including news releases, social media, website, and internal platforms. Develop external communications to amplify corporate priorities, including the business plan and annual report, collaborating with internal department staff to gather relevant information, drafting and editing content, and facilitating approvals. Manage media relations, including building relationships, identifying opportunities, developing responses to inquiries in a timely manner, crafting materials (e.g., news releases, Q&As), and preparing executives for proactive opportunities. Manage issues by proactively identifying potential reputational risks, responding to media issues, collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging, briefing executives, and monitoring coverage. Support executives’ participation in speaking engagements and conferences through tailored message development and comprehensive briefing materials. Research event topics, draft speeches and key messages, and coordinate with event organizers to ensure seamless logistics. Design social media content strategies and craft engaging copy and multimedia assets that reflect the brand voice, highlight BOF’s success stories and drive audience engagement. Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality content for multiple audiences, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines, applicable directives, and accessibility standards. Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior Communications team members.
Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications, journalism, or public relations, including the successful planning and delivery of high-profile communication plans, such as public sector project announcements, for a wide range of stakeholders. Experience in crisis communication. Experience in a government agency environment is considered an asset.
Knowledge and Skills Strong Knowledge of contemporary communications theories, principles, and practices to provide expert advice, develop and implement strategic communication plans, and coordinate effective communication services; advise internal and external stakeholders on defining communication objectives, crafting key messages, identifying target audiences, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Knowledge of information gathering and dissemination techniques with experience in developing communications tools and products for a variety of media to support the announcement and promotion of priority projects. Advanced storytelling capabilities with the ability to illustrate the impact of BOF’s investments and the human side of delivering on critical infrastructure projects. Knowledge of inclusive communication practices and accessibility standards and legislation (e.g. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2009). Solid understanding of the media environment, including risks and opportunities. Strong written communication skills to quickly and effectively distill complex information into clear, impactful messages and create compelling, tailored content for external platforms. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to compose relevant communication materials and tools to support the announcement and promotion of projects; assess the quality and relevance of communication materials prepared, identify emerging issues and trends, and anticipate consequences to determine appropriate response. Interpersonal, collaboration and partnership building skills to comfortably engage directly with executive leadership to shape strategy and messaging and foster relationships; quickly build rapport and credibility with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive communication efforts in the delivery of communications initiatives. Project management skills to plan and deliver communication initiatives. Resiliency, organizational, and time management skills to adapt quickly and deliver results in fast-moving situations and make progress even when the path forward isn’t clear. Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization and navigate changing priorities with ease. Proficiency with various computer systems and software programs including MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint), database management and various website and social media content tools. Bilingualism in French and English, preferred but not required.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Physical Our office at 79 Wellington Street W, Toronto is steps from Union Station, with great dining and transit options.
As part of the Ontario Public Service, BOF requires employees to work in-office five (5) days/week. We believe in-person presence and collaboration strengthens culture and service delivery.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Competitive compensation We offer fair, market-informed salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, while balancing public sector responsibility.
The expected salary for this role is CA$96,000 - $120,000 for candidates who meet the stated qualifications.
A retirement plan that’s built to last We offer a defined-benefit (DB) pension through the (Ontario) Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) that provides predictable and secure income in retirement, indexed to inflation; early retirement options, survivor benefits, and is backed by the Government of Ontario. BOF also matches your contributions 1:1, adding ~9-11% of your salary in long-term value.
Benefits that prioritize your health & wellbeing For this position, we offer: “Day-1” Health, Dental, Life, AD&D and LTD insurance coverage for you and your dependents, with 100% of premiums paid for by BOF, and no annual deductibles or “upgrade” fees $750 Health Care Spending Account annually Optional supplementary life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance for you and your dependents Discounted Corporate Gym Membership Options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential help with mental health, fitness, relationships, nutrition, finances, elder care, and legal services Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-up Time to recharge including 4 weeks annual vacation time, 13 paid statutory holidays, 6 paid sick days/ year with up to 124 more days of sick leave at 75% of salary
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume through LinkedIn by 23, July 2026
Current BOF employees should send their resume to HR@buildingonfund.ca
Please note that only applicants considered for introductory conversations, assessments, or interviews will be contacted. Selection is based on technical competence, relevant experience, and, where necessary, educational/professional credentials.
Accessibility & accommodations We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please advise us, and we’ll work with you to provide any necessary and reasonable support to facilitate your participation.
Among other methods, you may reach out to us through our website, or send an email to HR@buildingonfund.ca.
Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion Diversity and inclusion are core to BOF’s strength. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, and hire through a merit-based process.
AI disclosure BOF uses AI to support documentation and summarization of candidate conversations.
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Senior Communications Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
THE OPPORTUNITY
Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is seeking a full-time Senior Communications Specialist. (This job posting represents an existing vacancy.)
PURPOSE OF POSITION Accountable for the development and distribution of external communications that showcase high-impact projects, public announcements, media relations, and executive engagement at events and conferences. This role plays a key part in amplifying Building Ontario Fund’s work to catalyze investment in priority infrastructure across Ontario, generating high-quality multimedia content and supporting BOF’s thought leadership and digital engagement strategy.
Your day-to-day Play a key role in driving strategy and developing communications for external project announcements to amplify the profile of Building Ontario Fund’s investments, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across all channels, including news releases, social media, website, and internal platforms. Develop external communications to amplify corporate priorities, including the business plan and annual report, collaborating with internal department staff to gather relevant information, drafting and editing content, and facilitating approvals. Manage media relations, including building relationships, identifying opportunities, developing responses to inquiries in a timely manner, crafting materials (e.g., news releases, Q&As), and preparing executives for proactive opportunities. Manage issues by proactively identifying potential reputational risks, responding to media issues, collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging, briefing executives, and monitoring coverage. Support executives’ participation in speaking engagements and conferences through tailored message development and comprehensive briefing materials. Research event topics, draft speeches and key messages, and coordinate with event organizers to ensure seamless logistics. Design social media content strategies and craft engaging copy and multimedia assets that reflect the brand voice, highlight BOF’s success stories and drive audience engagement. Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality content for multiple audiences, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines, applicable directives, and accessibility standards. Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior Communications team members.
Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications, journalism, or public relations, including the successful planning and delivery of high-profile communication plans, such as public sector project announcements, for a wide range of stakeholders. Experience in crisis communication. Experience in a government agency environment is considered an asset.
Knowledge and Skills Strong Knowledge of contemporary communications theories, principles, and practices to provide expert advice, develop and implement strategic communication plans, and coordinate effective communication services; advise internal and external stakeholders on defining communication objectives, crafting key messages, identifying target audiences, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Knowledge of information gathering and dissemination techniques with experience in developing communications tools and products for a variety of media to support the announcement and promotion of priority projects. Advanced storytelling capabilities with the ability to illustrate the impact of BOF’s investments and the human side of delivering on critical infrastructure projects. Knowledge of inclusive communication practices and accessibility standards and legislation (e.g. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2009). Solid understanding of the media environment, including risks and opportunities. Strong written communication skills to quickly and effectively distill complex information into clear, impactful messages and create compelling, tailored content for external platforms. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to compose relevant communication materials and tools to support the announcement and promotion of projects; assess the quality and relevance of communication materials prepared, identify emerging issues and trends, and anticipate consequences to determine appropriate response. Interpersonal, collaboration and partnership building skills to comfortably engage directly with executive leadership to shape strategy and messaging and foster relationships; quickly build rapport and credibility with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive communication efforts in the delivery of communications initiatives. Project management skills to plan and deliver communication initiatives. Resiliency, organizational, and time management skills to adapt quickly and deliver results in fast-moving situations and make progress even when the path forward isn’t clear. Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization and navigate changing priorities with ease. Proficiency with various computer systems and software programs including MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint), database management and various website and social media content tools. Bilingualism in French and English, preferred but not required.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Physical Our office at 79 Wellington Street W, Toronto is steps from Union Station, with great dining and transit options.
As part of the Ontario Public Service, BOF requires employees to work in-office five (5) days/week. We believe in-person presence and collaboration strengthens culture and service delivery.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Competitive compensation We offer fair, market-informed salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, while balancing public sector responsibility.
The expected salary for this role is CA$96,000 - $120,000 for candidates who meet the stated qualifications.
A retirement plan that’s built to last We offer a defined-benefit (DB) pension through the (Ontario) Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) that provides predictable and secure income in retirement, indexed to inflation; early retirement options, survivor benefits, and is backed by the Government of Ontario. BOF also matches your contributions 1:1, adding ~9-11% of your salary in long-term value.
Benefits that prioritize your health & wellbeing For this position, we offer: “Day-1” Health, Dental, Life, AD&D and LTD insurance coverage for you and your dependents, with 100% of premiums paid for by BOF, and no annual deductibles or “upgrade” fees $750 Health Care Spending Account annually Optional supplementary life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance for you and your dependents Discounted Corporate Gym Membership Options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential help with mental health, fitness, relationships, nutrition, finances, elder care, and legal services Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-up Time to recharge including 4 weeks annual vacation time, 13 paid statutory holidays, 6 paid sick days/ year with up to 124 more days of sick leave at 75% of salary
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume through LinkedIn by 23, July 2026
Current BOF employees should send their resume to HR@buildingonfund.ca
Please note that only applicants considered for introductory conversations, assessments, or interviews will be contacted. Selection is based on technical competence, relevant experience, and, where necessary, educational/professional credentials.
Accessibility & accommodations We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please advise us, and we’ll work with you to provide any necessary and reasonable support to facilitate your participation.
Among other methods, you may reach out to us through our website, or send an email to HR@buildingonfund.ca.
Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion Diversity and inclusion are core to BOF’s strength. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, and hire through a merit-based process.
AI disclosure BOF uses AI to support documentation and summarization of candidate conversations.
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