Job Description

Position: Senior Communication Advisor

Posting ID: 7950

Status: Temporary Full Time (approximately 12-18 month)

Department: Communications & Public Affairs

Role Level: Professional Group PG11 ($48.85 to $61.06)

Posted Date: August 4, 2026

Posting deadline: August 11, 2026

At Trillium Health Partners, we are building a new kind of health care, focused not only on treating illness, but on improving the overall health and well-being of our communities. Through our Plan to 2030, we are transforming how care is delivered, improving patient and team experiences, and reducing hospitalizations.

Reporting to the Manager, Trillium HealthWorks Communications, the Senior Communications Advisor is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of high-quality internal and external strategic communications programs to support THP’s major projects. This role is ideal for a creative, strategic and highly collaborative communicator who can translate complex and technical information into clear, concise and compelling stories for a range of audiences.

As part of the Trillium HealthWorks portfolio, you will contribute to complex, high-profile initiatives that require thoughtful storytelling, strong stakeholder alignment, and a focus on outcomes for patients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic communications plans that support organizational priorities and major initiatives.
• Lead and support the planning, coordination and execution of community engagement and outreach initiatives, including community events, on-site engagements, tours and information-sharing opportunities that connect THP’s redevelopment work with patients, families, neighbours and community partners.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and internal clients to support effective decision-making and message alignment.
• Develop community engagement strategies, messaging, materials and briefing tools that provide timely, accurate and accessible information about THP’s major projects and redevelopment activities.
• Support opportunities to gather community feedback, identify emerging questions or concerns, and share insights with internal teams to inform communications planning, issues management and stakeholder engagement.
• Translate complex, technical and clinical information into clear, accessible and compelling content for a range of audiences.
• Develop high-quality materials including key messages, media releases, briefing notes, newsletters, speaking remarks and digital content.
• Proactively identify, develop and pitch newsworthy stories to media to enhance THP’s visibility and reputation.
• Manage emerging issues and contribute to risk mitigation, including participation in the communications on-call program as required.
• Leverage digital, social and visual storytelling approaches, including video, photography and web content, to strengthen THP’s brand and engagement.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, consistent and high-impact communications.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in communications, public affairs, community engagement, stakeholder relations or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting community engagement, consultation, outreach or stakeholder relations activities, ideally in a health care, government, infrastructure or public-sector environment.
• Strong facilitation, consultation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IAP2 principles, public participation frameworks or best practices in community engagement is considered an asset.
• Exceptional writing, editing and content development skills, with the ability to produce clear and compelling communications.
• Proven experience providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and internal clients, including support for complex initiatives and issues.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations, including pitching and placing stories with local, regional or national outlets
• Strong understanding of digital communications and experience using visual and multimedia storytelling approaches
• Excellent interpersonal, client management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines
• Results-oriented, collaborative mindset with a commitment to excellence
• Experience in health care, the public sector, infrastructure, government relations or community-facing organizations is an asset.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact – Help tell the story of Canada’s largest health infrastructure renewal and play a direct role in connecting patients, families, staff, partners and communities to once-in-a-generation hospital redevelopment projects.
• High-Profile, Purpose-Driven Work – Contribute to complex, visible initiatives that are reshaping how care is delivered across Mississauga and West Toronto.
• Collaborative Culture – Work with passionate teams across communications, clinical care, operations, planning, construction and community engagement in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• The successful candidate will primarily be based at a THP site and will be required to travel between locations and into the community to support engagement and outreach activities. Reliable access to a vehicle is required.

• Some evening and weekend work will be required to support community events, outreach activities and organizational priorities.
• Internal candidates who meet the qualifications and have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies, and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.