Head, Public Relations

Job Type : Permanent

Work Model : Hybrid

Reference code : 127578

Primary Location : Toronto, ON

All Available Locations : Toronto, ON

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, we are driven to inspire and help our people, organization, communities, and country to thrive. Our Purpose is to build a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge.

Purpose defines who we are and gives us reason to exist as an organization.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Build a network of colleagues for life
• Be expected to share your ideas and to make them a reality.
• Be part of a firm that leads the way and pushes themselves to look like contemporary Canada.

Are you a senior Public Relations leader looking for an opportunity to shape and build the PR strategy at the #1 professional services brand in Canada?

Then come and lead the team!

What will your typical day look like?

You will lead the strategy, campaign development, and measurement / optimization efforts for the PR function for Deloitte Canada.

This includes proactive PR outreach, executive communications and issues / reputational management. Key strategic responsibilities include :

• Building the annual PR strategy for boosting the Deloitte brand, generating interest in Deloitte’s offerings, and building credibility of leaders in the market.
• You will develop and deliver all public relations activity with your team in support of marketing campaigns that strengthen brand health and drive demand for Deloitte’s services.

You will also lead and execute campaigns for the Chief Executive Officer to strengthen Deloitte’s position as a thought leader in Canada.

Campaign leadership includes strategic planning, execution, and measurement aligning to marketing’s broader KPI framework.

Working closely with the firm’s executive leadership team, office of the general counsel and senior partners, you will also act as an advisor on reputational issues responsible for closely monitoring, managing, and mitigating risk as it relates to traditional and social media.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of media relations and issues management.

About the team

Part of the Marketing department, the PR team is an integral part of the Brand, Content and PR team. Beyond Marketing, the team works closely with executives and partners right across the firm to achieve their goals and provide counsel when interacting with Canadian media.

The Marketing team is spread across the country, with PR team members located in Toronto and Quebec.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone who is / has :

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field
• 10+ years public relations experience, preferably in corporate communications or a marketing environment; Agency experience an asset
• A deep and thorough understanding of the Canadian media landscape, with established relationships and network
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with extensive experience dealing with senior decision makers both internally and externally, possessing the ability to effectively influence / communicate sensitive issues that align with Deloitte’s business goals.
• An effective problem-solver, with both a strategic and growth mindset
• Motivating leader that can effectively engage, lead, and mentor a talented team
• Deep experience using media monitoring tools to report on public relations metrics
• French language is an asset

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program.

Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels.

Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth.

Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization.

Some representative examples include : $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, 38+ days off (including 10 firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days"), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people : Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here.

We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada.

This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan , Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative .

We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.

ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

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