Job Details

Posting Details

- - Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

- Showing 1 location
- Toronto Office
- Mississauga, ON L5W0G4, CAN
- Hybrid
- Pay or shift range: $52,000 CAD to $81,500 CAD
- Sales & Marketing
- Full-Time
- Requisition #: COMMU003832

Description

The Communications Specialist supports the development and execution of High Liner Foods’ internal and external communications programs. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, this role works with leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and deliver communications that support business priorities, strengthen employee engagement, enhance executive visibility, and protect and advance the company’s reputation.

*This is a 12-18 month contract

Essential Duties and responsibilities

- Develop and execute communications plans and materials that support business priorities, employee engagement and corporate reputation.
- Develop transparent, engaging content across a variety of channels, including employee communications, intranet content, digital signage, executive messaging, presentations, media materials and social media.
- Support executive communications through the development of presentations, speaking notes, briefing materials and other communications.
- Support external communications and media relations, including developing media materials, coordinating outreach and inquiries, monitoring coverage and supporting spokesperson preparation.
- Support the planning and delivery of quarterly Town Hall meetings and other employee and leadership communications initiatives.
- Partner with Marketing and other cross-functional teams to support communications related to business initiatives,



product launches and corporate announcements.
- Manage day-to-day content for key internal communications platforms and support other reputation-building initiatives, including awards, corporate giving and sustainability communications.
- Support issues and crisis communications as required, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of communications channels, tools and processes.

Qualifications

- Post-secondary degree or certificate in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
- 3–5 years of communications-related experience, preferably within a corporate environment.
- Experience supporting internal and external communications, with exposure to executive communications considered an asset.
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt communications for different audiences and channels.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative relationship builder who is comfortable working with leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Teams; experience with design or content creation tools is considered an asset.




- Customer focused-considers both internal and external customers regularly in decision‑making.

Salary Transparency: High Liner Foods’ compensation offerings are founded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $59,000 - $81,500; the base pay is offered based on a variety of factors including geographical market location, and may vary depending on job grading practices, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity factors.

AI Disclosure: We use an AI‑assisted note‑taking tool during our conversations to help us stay fully present and engaged. If you are uncomfortable with this for any reason, please let us know, and we will turn it off. Please be assured that all applications are reviewed by a human, and hiring decisions are made by our team based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and overall fit for the role.

Vacancy Status: Replacement

Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible See our policy for more details.

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

- Competitive Salary
- Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
- Volunteer hours
- Learning and mentorship opportunities
- Safety focused work environment

About

📌 Communications Specialist, 12-18 month contract (Mississauga)
🏢 Hlf 2023
📍 Mississauga