Communications Manager

Job Description: Communications Specialist V

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week

Contract Duration: 6 months

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Possibility of Extension/Conversion: Yes, based on business needs and performance

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist V to support project initiatives within its Global Security and Defence business unit. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, writing, and documentation of high-quality communications materials and content for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

This role is ideal for a seasoned communications professional with a background in security, risk, or a highly regulated environment. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and refine communications materials and content to support the CISO and related business initiatives.
• Create clear, concise, accurate, and professional written communications for internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality documentation, presentations, and other communications deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and team members to gather information and translate complex topics into clear, accessible content.
• Support project-related communications activities, ensuring deliverables meet established timelines and quality standards.
• Review and proofread content for accuracy, consistency, clarity, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities and evolving business requirements.
• Participate in regular team meetings and stakeholder discussions to coordinate deliverables and project activities.
• Build effective working relationships with internal partners and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall corporate or professional experience, with some flexibility.
• At least 8 years of experience in communications.
• Experience or a professional background in security, information security, risk management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and documentation capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deliverables and meet deadlines.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Previous experience in banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience in technical writing or communicating complex technical information.
• Post-secondary education, preferably in Communications or a related discipline.

Team and Work Environment

• Join a collaborative team of approximately five members.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and support CISO-related communications initiatives.
• Participate in an environment that values teamwork, flexibility, and positive working relationships.
• Expect approximately two or more hours of meetings per day.

Contract Details

• Initial contract duration of six months.
• Potential extension or conversion based on business requirements and individual performance.
• Performance will be assessed based on the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of assigned work.
• No travel required.
• No overtime or rotational shifts.
• The role does not involve direct customer-data access.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced communications professional who combines excellent writing and documentation skills with exposure to security or risk-related subject matter. They should be detail-oriented, adaptable, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Important consideration: Candidates with multiple short-term contracts or a frequent job-hopping history may not be suitable for this opportunity.

Interview Process

• Two rounds of virtual panel interviews.
• Approximately 30 minutes per interview.
• Interviews expected to begin November 5 onward.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status

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