Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist – Toronto, Ontario

As Communications Specialist, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our people and leaders understand our business, celebrate milestones and stay connected to the work we do across Canada and the United States. If you want to make an impact, are a strong writer who is naturally curious, easy to talk to and interested in understanding how things work and why, this role was likely written with you in mind.

• Create compelling content that matters to our audiences by researching, interviewing, writing and publishing internal articles on Our House, the company’s intranet, to highlight employee stories, business milestones and key projects
• Help shape and lead internal communications campaigns or programs from idea through execution, with guidance and partnership from the Director, Communications
• Support the team with updating and maintaining Our House with new stories, documents and refreshing site content
• Create and manage engaging Linked In content aligned with our employer brand for Mattamy Asset Management, Mattamy Homes and Stelumar, including daily page management and a monthly internal Linked In roundup
• Track media coverage and turn it into clear, plain-language monthly summaries for senior leaders
• Work with internal teams to draft press releases that mark company milestones
• Review and present internal and external analytics monthly to identify what is working, what is not and where we can improve
• Bring ideas forward, spot opportunities and take ownership of projects as part of a small, collaborative Communications team, with opportunities to grow your responsibilities over time

• Undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations
• 3+ years of experience in communications (preferably with an internal focus), with demonstrated growth in responsibility or scope
• Strong writing and editing skills are essential, with the ability to adapt tone and approach across audiences and channels
• Natural proactivity, curiosity and comfort leading conversations with people at all levels of the organization, both in-person and virtually
• Experience using analytics to understand performance, inform recommendations and act based on findings
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, all while maintaining strict attention to quality and detail
• A self-starter mindset paired with a collaborative, team-first approach
• Comfort learning new tools and systems, with a keen interest in working more efficiently

• Hands-on experience with media monitoring tools like Cision or Meltwater, including tracking media coverage, pulling reports and summarizing results so the team understands what stories landed and why they matter
• Experience working in a Microsoft O365 environment, with comfort updating and navigating SharePoint-based intranets and Viva Engage to publish stories, post updates and keep employees informed and engaged
• Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or similar productivity tools to help draft content, brainstorm ideas, summarize information or work more efficiently day to day
• Active membership in IABC or CPRS

Note:

Writing is a big part of this role. Standout candidates should showcase their writing and storytelling skills through a cover letter. Selected candidates will also be asked to provide writing samples or a portfolio as part of the interview process.

The expected base salary range for this position is $57,500 - $87,500. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

You are also eligible to participate in Mattamy’s annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are met.

Mattamy Asset Management is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Mattamy companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.