Position Title: Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Specialist

Department: Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

Location: Toronto

Employment Type: Regular

Working Arrangement: Full-time, Hybrid

About Us

As a self-regulatory organization, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. At the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), we are committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

About this Opportunity

The Communications Specialist supports the development and delivery of internal and external corporate communications. This role is ideal for an early‑career communications professional who is developing foundational skills in content creation, coordination, and channel management. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs and working with the guidance of senior communications team members, the role focuses on execution, coordination, and day‑to‑day support.

Core Responsibilities

• Draft and support the distribution of news releases other external communications materials

• Develop and maintain targeted national and regional media lists

• Conduct media and social media listening to identify emerging issues, risks, and engagement opportunities

• Support social media posting, scheduling, and monitoring

• Create simple branded social media graphics, templates, and visuals

• Maintain social media and internal content calendars and tracking tools

• Draft and support content for employee communications, including intranet updates and newsletters

• Assist with planning and execution of Town Hall communications and logistics

• Support the planning and execution of communications initiatives and campaigns

• Provide administrative and project support to senior communications team members

• Track basic engagement metrics (e.g., opens, clicks, views)

• Prepare reports and summaries to support evaluation of communications effectiveness

What You Bring

Must-have:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, media, or a related role (including co‑op or internship experience)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Comfort working with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); experience with intranet or CMS tools is an asset

• Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe Express, or similar).

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting internal communications in a corporate environment

• Familiarity with basic analytics or reporting tools

• Interest in developing a career in corporate or internal communications

• Bilingual in English and French

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market

• Performance based bonus

• Hybrid work environment

• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one.

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

• Paid flex days and sick days

• Vacation days

• Maternity Leave Of Absence /Paternity Leave Of Absence top up

• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations.

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

Our purpose and our impact:

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

At CIRO, you’ll be part of an organization driven by Pride in Excellence, a strong Focus on Well‑being, and A Shared Purpose that connects our people to meaningful work. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where you can grow and make an impact. Learn more about what it’s like to build your career at CIRO by exploring our Careers page: https://www.ciro.ca/about-ciro/careers

Our Commitment:

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process across Canada. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.

Our Recruitment Process

• This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team

• We use automated (AI) tools to assist with candidate sourcing and communications. Applications are reviewed by our hiring team and hiring decisions are made by people.

• This role has a hiring range of $62,000 – 72,000 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted. #LI-HYBRID #Hiring