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
*** Unique culture rooted in our core values – collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, excellence and continuous improvement.
* A purpose-driven environment where we all work towards the common goal of paying pensions today and preserving pensions for tomorrow.
* A flexible, hybrid work model.
* Benefits package after six months of consecutive employment.
* Optional membership in our world-class defined benefit pension plan.
* A dedicated inclusion, diversity and equity strategy with meaningful opportunities to participate, including our employee-led resource groups.
** 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 you’ll 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 OPTrust’s culture.

Change Management & Process Enhancement
* Find ways to enhance and innovate communications practices and channels.
* Develop original content and stories for OPTrust’s 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 OPTrust’s 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 OPTrust’s 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 $104,550 to $ 128,763 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…