Senior Advisor, Internal Communications

50441 - Toronto - Regular 

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly  1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

General Accountabilities:

Support the Manager, Community Investment and Internal Communications and the Director, communications to support the company and department goals:

• Work with executives to provide advise on communications materials that are in line with the Company’s strategy and Internal or External Communications plans
• Show discretion when dealing with material or confidential information
• Develop materials consistent with the company strategy and Internal or External Communications plans
• Develop a communications calendar based on strategic objectives.  
• Manage staff and review and approve collateral to support communications and line of business goals and objectives
• Provide strategic advise and best practices to executives and Lines of Businesses in support of their goals and objectives
• Develop, coordinate and execute events
• Develop communications materials, speaking notes and messages from executive leadership team consistent with the strategy  
• Liaise with executive leadership team and develop internal and external materials consistent with the company strategy
• Other duties as required
• Assist the Manager with monitoring Lines of Business implementation of strategic initiatives and assess for alignment and consistency with the Company’s strategic plan and for optimization opportunities.
• Support the Manager in ensuring all materials are aligned and consistent with the Corporate strategy and Internal or External communication plans
• Conduct research and analyses to support the Company’s strategic initiatives.
• Assist in other assignments as required.

Selection Criteria:

• Experience in internal or corporate communications, including proven experience writing for executives, event planning and key message development
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior leadership
• Comfort working with executives, sensitive and confidential information, exercising sound judgment and discretion
• Experience developing communication plans tied to organizational strategy or change management initiatives
• Comfort and experience making decisions around material and confidential information
• Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly
• Demonstrated team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organizational and planning skills; ability to reprioritize work as required and deal with ambiguity
• Candidate must possess strong time-management skills
• This is normally considered to be acquired through at least 5 years of senior progressive work experience
• Requires a 4-year University degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent. Postgraduate certificate is an asset

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: May 27, 2025

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