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Job Description

No.: SCH II- NE
POSTED: October 20, 2026
DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. November 10, 2026

Communications Advisor
1 – Permanent Position
Communication and Public Affairs
Schedule II, Level 7
(Non-Union, 12 Month)
$98,343 - $117,999

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices.

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Communications, the Communications Advisor will take leadership and responsibility for developing communications strategies to reach the TDSB’s internal and external audiences including parents and caregivers, staff, students and school communities.

As part of the Communications and Public Affairs team,



the Communications Advisor will work with Board departments and senior management to advise and solve communications challenges and research and write compelling copy to promote the Board’s objectives, policies and decisions. The Communications Advisor will be committed to service excellence in the delivery of communications strategies, tactics and communications products.

At Canada’s largest school board, the Communications Advisor will support the TDSB in reaching its many stakeholders and strengthening the Board’s reputation as a leader in delivering public education.

Summary of Duties

- Develop and implement strategic communications, special events, marketing, issues, government relations, and media relations coordination.
- Research and write a variety of communications materials, including, but not limited to, web content, speeches, news releases, key messages, and media statements to assist departments, senior managers, Board committees and elected officials to communicate with the TDSB’s many internal and external audiences.
- Develop communications strategies and tactics to help Board departments promote their programs and services and reach their target audiences both internal and external.




- Collaborate with the Media Relations and Issues Management and Creative Services units to ensure that decisions and policies of the Board and corporate news reach the TDSB’s broad audience base.
- Provide strategic communications advice to department managers and senior staff in resolving communications challenges and the management of contentious and sensitive issues.
- Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Three year College Diploma in a related field (e.g. Public Relations, Journalism) with a minimum of three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft clear and compelling internal and external communications.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and successfully implementing communications strategies.
- Experience working with and advising staff at all levels, including senior management.
- Strong client service orientation and commitment to excellence, with a proven track record for successfully delivering measurable communications results.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Proven skills in problem solving, consultation, and negotiating with staff at all levels.
- Ability to approach communications tactics with innovation, contributing new ideas and concepts to realize objectives in a cost-effective and effective manner.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a creative team environment.
- Proficient comp

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