COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER FULL-TIME (HYBRID) DOWNTOWN, TORONTO, ON

Are you a strategic communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment? Do you enjoy balancing high-level communications strategy with hands-on execution across branding, proposals, and digital content?

The Company Our client is a highly regarded professional services firm with a strong national reputation for excellence, client service, and industry expertise. Known for its collaborative culture and sophisticated approach to client engagement, the firm partners with leading organizations across a broad range of sectors and industries.

This role sits at the intersection of communications, business development, and brand strategy, supporting key firm initiatives and leadership priorities. The successful candidate will join a high-performing environment where attention to detail, strategic thinking, and relationship management are highly valued.

Company Perks and Rewards Hybrid Work Model (3 days in office) $110K Base salary and a discretionary bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Vacation & Personal Days Collaborative and professional team environment Opportunity to work closely with the firm’s leadership and senior stakeholders Exposure to high-profile firm initiatives and strategic communications projects

MUST HAVES Experience directly managing at least one individual or indirectly managing Working with and writing for executives Industries preferred (corporate, professional services, Legal, accounting, engineering)

The Job! As the Communications Manager, you will lead firmwide internal and external communications initiatives while supporting branding, proposals, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement efforts. Reporting directly to the Chief Client Officer, you will work closely with Business Development Managers, lawyers, leadership, and internal teams to ensure clear, polished, and consistent messaging across all communication channels. Oversee the planning, drafting, and execution of internal and external communications, including leadership messaging, newsletters, announcements, and client-facing updates. Provide leadership and workflow oversight to the Communications Specialist, ensuring quality control, prioritization, and performance support. Support the full RFP, pitch, and proposal process, including drafting, editing, formatting, proofreading, and submission coordination. Maintain and enhance proposal, credentials, and precedent content, including firm descriptions, biographies, profiles, and standardized responses. Oversee firm and lawyer award submissions, rankings, and directory submissions, managing timelines and coordinating approvals. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop communications strategies and promotional materials supporting key initiatives and practice groups. Oversee digital marketing initiatives, including website content, social media, and email campaigns. Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, including writers, designers, web providers, photographers, and media contacts. Monitor media coverage and market developments, supporting communications responses and reputation management efforts where required. Support recruitment, onboarding, events, and internal engagement initiatives through effective communications planning and execution.

What you bring to the job You are a strategic, detail-oriented communications professional who excels at managing multiple priorities while delivering polished, high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.

3–8+ years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or business development within a professional services or corporate environment Exceptional corporate writing, editing, and storytelling skills Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications strategies end-to-end Strong stakeholder management experience, including supporting senior professionals and leadership teams Experience managing RFPs, proposals, award submissions, and firm credentials materials Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign), Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and email marketing platforms Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines Collaborative, proactive, and able to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how communications initiatives support business development and firm growth

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Gregg Lienhart.

Expected Compensation: CAD $100,000 – $110,000 Existing Position Vacancy: Yes

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

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