Job Description

Job #:

9817

Division:

Strategic Communications

Vacancy Type:

Full-time Permanent

Affiliation:

Non-Union: Management & Exempt

Contract Length:
Grade:

10

# of Vacancies:

1

Salary/Hourly Range:

$160,977.24 - $193,172.69

Hiring range/wage:

$160,977.24 - $177,074.97

Work Details (Days/hours):

36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Posted Date:

8/15/25

Existing or New:

New

Deadline to Apply:

9/5/25

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:

Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities; Minimum four (4) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service; Four (4) paid personal days; Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching; Health and dental benefits, including a health spending account available upon your start date; Employee and family assistance program; Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary); Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year; Fitness membership discount.

Hybrid Job:

This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.

What you'll do

Brand Strategy Development

Set the brand and marketing and communications strategy for Toronto Community Housing to drive TCHC brand awareness and grow engagement on TCHC's online communities. Unify the TCHC brand across digital and external tenant facing environments Define key audiences internally and externally through user segmentation and interest Conduct research to understand key attributes of the brand Develop brand architecture (Corporate brand/sub brands Establish the TCHC brand narrative (who are we, who do we aspire to be, why should you want to work with TCHC etc., what is our language i.e. compassionate, human, confident, hopeful) Define and maintain TCHC Visual Identity including style guide Engage with stakeholders internally and externally Procure and manage external marketing communications agency
Digital Strategy Development

Develop a digital first strategy for TCHC communications Identify and develop strategies to drive reputation and engagement across all social media platforms that the company participates in Identify digital media platforms and modernize TCHC existing web platforms, including intranet and other internal communications channels Develop on-premise (TCHC buildings and service offices) digital communications technology plan and implementation. Explore opportunities to use smart technology to communicate to tenants and staff i.e. text, apps and notifications Establish a coordinated and integrated digital online presence that optimizes user experience. Develop key performance indicators for digital media that optimizes our reach and impact. Partner with Information Technology team to develop digital technology roadmap. Drive and maintain AODA compliance
Content Strategy Development

Develop rich and engaging content that tells the TCHC story Develop marketing communications campaigns that provide TCHC tenants with information on building, community and social housing supports at the building, hub and regional level of the organization. Align staff communications with business objectives, tenant communications and overall digital strategy Leads development of communications plans, analytical framework, reporting and results optimization in alignment with TCHC's strategic plan Aligns communications strategies and messages to reach tenants, staff stakeholders, the City and the public using digital/social media and direct channels Directs the deployment of corporate communication channels, and ensures editorial design, quality control, visual identify and accessibility is upheld and to maximize reach and effectiveness of internal communications Establish standards and guidelines to develop content that meets accessibility and language needs of tenants. Amplify created and curated content, identifying the most interesting and impactful topics leveraging multiple media channels to drive engagement. Develop thought leadership content that draws on lived experiences, perspectives and the vibrancy of our communities. Establish editorial board made up of key content owners across the organization.
Develop Measurement Framework

In collaboration with divisions and strategy teams, determine appropriate strategic methods for engaging key tenants/stakeholders using the full suite of marketing tools and measure impact. Develop key performance indicators for employee and tenant communications and digital media that optimizes our reach and impact. Set targets for marketing communications reach and engagement. Analyze data and insights to inform and guide virtual engagement, create fresh content and design, maximize search and organization awareness
Relationship Development

Establish key internal stakeholder relationships to understand business needs and establishment of SLA's. Deliver communications expertise to business units across the organization, for both tenant and staff audience, and maintaining TCHC's communications standards Establish tenant relations framework to identify external communications strategies amongst our tenant populations that will input into TCHC's digital, brand and content strategies.

What you'll need

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, and English or related Field or combination of education and experience 10+ years of experience in marketing communications, digital communications, public relations / agency experience, or comparable communications experience Demonstrated exceptional people leadership skills and experience leading high performing teams. Proven ability to manage projects and teams in high paced environment Demonstrated experience in building strong digital presence and engagement supported by key performance indicators Demonstrated experience creating integrated marketing communications campaigns across both physical (i.e. building, retail) and digital environments. Passion for technology and its ability to innovatively communicate and engage with key audiences Tenant customer first mindset and values-based leadership Demonstrated experience in digital communications including social media, website management, content strategy and brand activation is important Proficient with outlook, word, excel, PowerPoint, Adobe (acrobat), Canva and other graphic and media design platforms Proven Ability to lead and influence cross-functional / cross-divisional teams and external resources to implement marketing plans Demonstrated leadership experience in chairing multi-stakeholder teams and driving consensus with detailed plan of action Strong written and verbal communications skills, and ability to share vision, positioning and messaging information with various stakeholders. Experience with creating and briefing executive-level presentations also desired Highly motivated self-starter; must exhibit a strong sense of urgency and be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, under pressure and with rigid deadlines Proven track record of exceeding customer expectations and providing innovative and timely solutions Ability to professionally engage with all levels within and outside of the organization

What's next

Once you apply, we'll review your resume and contact you if we believe your skills and experience will make you successful in the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks