Posting Title: Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs
Job ID #: 8085
Status: Temporary, Full-Time (18 months)
Salary: $91,779 - $106,238
Hours: 35.00
Location: 40 College St.
Department: Toronto Police Service Board
Vacancies: 1
Job Code: X28CCP
Opening Date: Friday October 23, 2026
Must Apply By: Thursday November 5, 2026
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The Toronto Police Service is the fourth largest municipal police service in North America. With over 5,000 officers and approximately 2,500 civilian employees, we are dedicated to delivering best-in-class police services, in partnership with our communities, by being where the public needs the Service the most, by embracing partnerships to create safe communities, and by focusing on the needs of the City.
NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.
The Opportunity:
We are pleased to share with you this new opportunity with the Toronto Police Service Board as a temporary Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs.
What to expect in this role?
As an effective communicator with strong relationship management, project management, writing, and strategic communications skills, the Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs will implement strategic communication plans and develop internal and external communications products to support the Toronto Police Service Board s day-to-day operations.
Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Policy and Public Affairs, the Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining and updating the Board s website, administering its social media platforms, and supporting the planning and execution of Board meetings.
Additionally, the Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs:
- Coordinates and supports the development and implementation of communication, public affairs, and engagement strategies that align with Board priorities and addresses critical issues.
- Develops and revises internal and external communication products, such as briefing notes, one-pagers, speeches, news releases, statements and presentations, often under tight timelines.
- Creates and manages project plans, tracking tools, metrics and reporting for communication and board initiatives. Monitors communication initiatives ensuring timelines, deliverables and objectives are achieved.
- Maintains and develops content across multiple digital platforms (website, social media) to increase awareness, engagement, and reach regarding Board activities, initiatives, and decisions. Ensures consistency of messaging, branding, and communication standards across all digital platforms.
- Provides communication advice and support to the Senior Advisor and leadership on sensitive, complex, or high-profile matters
- and translates complex policy issues into clear, accessible communications for a variety of audiences.
- Contributes to the strategic planning process, and ensures an aligned approach to the development, positioning, and documentation of the Board s message to internal and external partners.
- Monitor legislative, political, social, and community issues that may impact the organization and provide communication support as required.
- Builds and fosters collaborative partnerships to better understand communication needs across the Board, and to ensure integrated and consolidated approach to communication and content delivery.
- Use project management skills to support the lifecycle planning and delivery of corporate meetings, such as Board meetings, including planning, execution and wrap-up activities.
- Identifies gaps, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategies and deliverables. Prepares reports and presentations on results and recommendations for improvement.
- Assist with the building of positive media relations, including writing and editing news releases, coordinating board meetings, handling media enquiries.
- Serve as a liaison with external representatives by responding to inquiries, coordinating meetings, including meeting logistics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in communications, political science, public administration or related discipline
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in communications or policy or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience working within a public sector environment
- Experience with Adobe suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Premiere, Dreamweaver) and Canva is considered an asset
Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge of social media platforms and website content management systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills
- Knowledge of research and project coordination process and methodology
- Proven ability to exercise discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation
Probationary Period:
One (1) Year
**NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.
Contact:
Julie Tantsef, Talent Acquisition Advisor
Talent Acquisition Unit
Julie.tantsef@tps.ca
Notes
- All applicants who meet the qualifications of the position are invited to submit an online application for this vacancy
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24 hours
- Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted
The Toronto Police Service is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, LGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s) and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service.
THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVES.
Accommodations will be provided, in accordance with applicable legislation, at all stages of the hiring process.
Contact us for if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The Toronto Police Service does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during any stage of our recruitment and selection process.
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