Communications Advisor

Communications Advisor

Department: Strategy Communications and Stakeholder Relations

Type: 12-Month Contract

Location: Toronto (Hybrid)

Posting Date: February 3 2026

At OPTrust paying pensions today preserving pensions for tomorrow is our mission and business.

When you choose OPTrust you join a team of smart talented people who fuel our success and have a passion for pensions. Everyone at OPTrust in Toronto London and Sydney makes a meaningful impact. Our culture is driven by team members with different backgrounds and perspectives creating an inclusive and fulfilling place to work for everyone. We work in a fast-paced environment but we find time to have fun and give back to the community.

What OPTrust offers you

About the role

In this Role the Communications Advisor will write and edit great memorable and compelling content. You will develop and lead communication strategies and make an impact with creative ideas that support organization-wide initiatives. Collaborate within the Communication team consisting of storytellers strategic thinkers designers brand experts and digital strategists.

What youll do

Coordination & Communication

• Partner with our internal clients and a variety of stakeholders to create campaigns that connect in inform and engage different audiences.

• Help tell stories define key messages and bring ideas to life.

• Support and help drive the development of communication strategies projects and programs to drive awareness of key initiatives.

• Work closely with leaders to strengthen OPTrusts culture.

Change Management & Process Enhancement

• Find ways to enhance and innovate communications practices and channels.

• Develop original content and stories for OPTrusts intranet website social media Town Halls Q&As member newsletters email campaigns and other materials.

• Review proofread and edit communications using the Canadian Press Stylebook as a guide.

Standard Requirements:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ensure clear understanding and adherence of all OPTrusts policies procedures guidelines as well as living our values and fostering an inclusive culture.

What you bring

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in journalism marketing public relations or a communications-related discipline.

• Seven to ten years of relevant communications experience in a creative agency PR firm public and private sectors.

• Proven experience in pension policy investment and responsible investing.

• A team player who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment and can easily manage multiple projects.

• Curious confident and can turn complicated concepts into clear compelling and memorable content.

• Effective writer strategic thinker and presenter.

• Proactive and creative in your approach to tackling challenges and identify solutions.

• Solid track record of creating influential communications content and campaigns.

• Pension communications experience a is plus.

• Passionate about pensions or interested in contributing to meaningful work to create peace of mind in retirement for our members.

• Exemplify OPTrusts values: collaboration and teamwork integrity respect flexibility excellence and continuous improvement.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The range of expected compensation for this position is $104550 to $ 128763 per year.

Please submit your application via Workday by February 17 2026.

Serving a membership as diverse as ours and investing in a global market means cultivating an environment that embraces inclusion diversity and equity in everything we do. OPTrust is an organization engaged in building on our unique and diverse strengths. We know a diversity of backgrounds cultures gender identities and perspectives are critical to achieving our shared goals.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please send a message to or discuss your needs with the Talent Acquisition Consultant during the telephone screening. We will do our best to work with you and provide appropriate accommodation.

As an organization were seeking ways to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadas Call to Action 92. We are working with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business to build bridges with Indigenous communities and partners and we have created an employee-led Reconciliation Working Group that will work with Indigenous experts to identify a path to reconciliation for our organization.

We thank all interested applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.