Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government's initiative to modernise and maximise the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognised domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximise its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.Position PurposeThe Director, Media and Issues Management serves as Infrastructure Ontario's lead spokesperson and strategic advisor on media relations, issues management, and reputation management. The role oversees the enterprise issues management function, leads media strategy and response activities, and provides executive communications support on high-profile and sensitive matters. Working closely with senior leadership, ministries, government partners, and stakeholders, the position helps protect and enhance Infrastructure Ontario's reputation while ensuring consistent, proactive, and effective communications.What You Will DoLead Infrastructure Ontario's enterprise issues management function, including issue identification, monitoring, response planning, and coordination across the organisation.Develop and execute media relations strategies that support corporate priorities,



strengthen stakeholder relationships, and enhance Infrastructure Ontario's reputation.Serve as a primary spokesperson and strategic advisor on media and issues management matters, providing guidance and support to executives and senior leaders.Oversee the development of key messages, briefing materials, media responses, speeches, presentations, issue notes, and other communications products.Manage relationships with media, ministries, central agencies, and government communications teams to support coordinated communications and stakeholder engagement.Provide media training, coaching, and preparation for executives and senior leaders participating in interviews, public engagements, and other high-profile communications activities.Lead crisis communications planning and support organisational readiness for emerging issues and reputational risks.Monitor emerging issues, public sentiment, stakeholder concerns, and developments that may impact Infrastructure Ontario's reputation and strategic objectives.Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for issues management, correspondence, stakeholder inquiries, and media relations activities.Identify opportunities to strengthen communications processes,



issues management practices, and organisational readiness through continuous improvement initiatives.Who You AreDegree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related discipline an asset.Significant experience leading media relations, public affairs, issues management, reputation management, or strategic communications functions.Demonstrated experience acting as a spokesperson and advising executives on media strategy, issues management, and high-profile communications matters.Strong understanding of government, public-sector, political, and stakeholder environments, including experience working with ministries, agencies, senior officials, or elected representatives.Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, media relations, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and provide strategic advice at senior levels.Proven leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, developing teams, and managing complex communications issues in quick-pace environments.What We OfferCommitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee's annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings

📌 Director, Media And Issues Management (Toronto)
🏢 Infrastructure Ontario
📍 Toronto