Communications Advisor (12-month contract)

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is the province’s medical regulator. We have a mission to serve the public interest in Ontario’s health system, ensuring patients receive quality care from fully trained, highly competent, deeply compassionate, and ethically guided doctors.

The Communications Advisor is a key member of CPSO’s communications team and is responsible for developing and implementing communications initiatives to support the achievement of CPSO’s strategic goals and organizational priorities. Reporting to the Director, Communications and Government Relations, the Communications Advisor is a strategic partner, working with leaders and program staff throughout CPSO, as well as communications peers to support several key communications functions.

This is a 12-month contract starting in January 2027.

Responsibilities include:

• Support and implement communication plans aimed at improving understanding and awareness of CPSO, and support the objectives of the strategic plan, vision, and values.
• Work with senior members of the communications team to develop internal and external messages and a range of communications products, and contribute to the overall communications function of CPSO.
• Liaise with and provide communications support to CPSO departments on current/emerging issues, including supporting communication plans/rollouts and related materials.
• Prepare and disseminate internal and external communications, including templates and content, using mass marketing platforms.
• Maintain and update content on CPSO’s website content management system (Agility) and intranet (SharePoint).
• Assist with preparing, coordinating and planning outreach events and presentations by CPSO representatives.
• Analyze and report relevant data and metrics (including email and web analytics).
• Monitor trends and emerging issues in the news and across the healthcare industry.
• Maintain an awareness of new developments and trends in communication.

Qualifications:

• Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or other relevant degree.
• 3 – 5 years experience writing for communication/influencing purposes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with Microsoft365 (including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
• Experience disseminating external communications using mass marketing platforms.
• Experience using enterprise content management systems (experience with Agility CMS would be an asset).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to support a variety of tasks and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support strategic communication plans and respond to the needs of stakeholders in sensitive situations supported by an awareness of the impact of actions.
• Demonstrated political acuity, ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and handle highly confidential and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to think quickly and develop creative solutions to complex communication issues and present information in user-friendly language.
• Experience working within the healthcare system or regulatory field in a communications, public relations, or similar capacity preferred.
• Team player, able to work collaboratively within a dynamic team and at all levels of the organization.

How to Apply

Please click apply now and submit a cover letter along with your resume. The deadline to apply is October 26, 2026.

Additional Information

• It is a fundamental requirement of employment at CPSO that employees reside in Ontario and can attend the College office as required.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required (minimum two doses).
• Hybrid, remote work with in-office attendance one day per week and/or more as needed.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Starting salary: $79,311

CPSO is committed to being an accessible, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all individuals feel safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

We recognize that Employment Equity plays a crucial part in our journey towards inclusion, and actively seeks to increase its diversity by encouraging and welcoming applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, colour, religion, beliefs or place of origin, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and individuals who identify as women.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we invite you to notify the Human Resources Department.