Job Posting: Manager, Communications
Office of Councillor Brad Bradford
Ward 19 | Beaches-East York
Brad Bradford is the second-term City Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches-East York. Brad brings an energetic, results-focused approach to delivering for Torontonians. With experience as an urban planner, he has a passion for tackling our housing crisis, strengthening local neighbourhoods, and building a safer, more affordable city that’s easier to get around.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your talents in strategic communications, media relations, writing and social media to serve the residents of one of Toronto’s most diverse and engaged constituencies. This is a fast-paced, highly rewarding position in a collaborative and energetic team.
Working with our team, the Councillor, residents and stakeholders, the Manager will refine and implement a strategic approach to communicating with residents and broader city stakeholders.
What can you expect to do?
- Develop and maintain a communications strategy, with a focus on clarity of message and growing audience reach across multiple channels and platforms
- Responsible for management and growth of social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc) by developing and sharing original content and through active community management.
- Play a key role in executing the Councillor’s digital communications by working closely with the Digital Communications Advisor to: plan, create and post multimedia content; triage resident inquiries across social platforms; monitor tags and mentions and manage digital communities; and grow online impact.
- Keep Councillor Bradford and his team up to date on current events, emerging trends, breaking news, and areas for policy and communications engagement.
- Respond to and arrange media opportunities.
- Prepare key messages, talking points and speaking notes for media inquiries, events, and speaking engagements.
- Lead writer for other communications activities, including the biannual print newsletter, news releases and op-eds.
- Assisting with responding to resident inquiries and correspondence by email, phone, and through social media channels
- Monitor metrics across media and digital platforms.
- Act as Councillor Bradford’s representative and lead contact for community associations, local boards and other community groups as assigned.
- Staff Councillor Bradford at public events as required.
- Contribute to other community-based and office projects, or take on other special assignments within the team.
What would make you successful in this role?
Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in public-facing communications work, with experience in a political or public relations role being considered an asset. The role will require the ability to balance both strategic planning and tactical execution, move quickly with close attention to detail, and support the community and our team through collaboration and a positive growth-minded attitude. Broadly, we’re looking for:
- Ability to multi-task and manage diverse projects and responsibilities within the frequently evolving priorities of a political office.
- Resourceful self-starter who can proactively and independently launch communication projects from start to finish, with keen attention to detail.
- An exceptional writer with an ability to adapt your style to the Councillor’s voice and key messages, communicate complex ideas in plain language, and to tailor content style for different audiences.
- A demonstrated collaborative approach to project and people management
- Experience with strategic communications planning, media relations, and with building and growing social media platforms.
- Interest in Toronto issues, city building, municipal politics (from policy to communication to operations), learning about government processes, and acting on opportunities to create change on issues that matter to residents and community groups.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and a strong working knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn.
- Knowledge of and experience with other platforms (e.g. BlueSky, TikTok, Youtube Shorts) is considered an asset.
- Able to handle sensitive constituent correspondence and government materials with confidentiality and discretion.
- Experience with photography, video, editing, and/or graphic design is considered an asset.
The position is full-time, starts immediately and is based primarily at Toronto City Hall. Employees are eligible for health benefits and are required to participate in the OMERS pension plan. Attendance at evening, weekend and holiday events is often expected.
Salary range: $65,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience
To apply, please email your resume and cover note to Craig Ruttan, Chief of Staff, at craig.ruttan@toronto.ca with the Subject Line “Application for Manager of Communications”.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning immediately, and will close on August 15, 2025. While we thank all interested applicants, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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