Senior Advisor or Director (Communications): Toronto, …, Ahuntsic North

PAA Advisory | Conseils

is continuing to grow its national

Communications

practice, with a focus on corporate communications, and is looking for a high judgement, client facing consultant to join our Toronto (preference), Ottawa, or Montréal teams. We work with senior leaders at some of Canada’s most recognized organizations, supporting them through moments that matter, from profile building and executive positioning to complex issues, policy shifts, and reputational risk. Our approach is hands on, integrated, and built to operate as an extension of our clients’ teams.

You will work closely with colleagues across Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Québec City, as well as with trusted affiliates in Eastern, Central and Western Canada, delivering coordinated, national mandates.

Our team is collaborative, fast growing, and genuinely enjoys working together. We are building something here, and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of that.

This could be a Senior Advisor or Director (Communications) depending on experience What matters most is sound judgement, strong instincts, and the ability to operate in fast moving, high stakes environments while maintaining the ability to manage client relationships with high standards of quality.

What you’ll do

Lead day to day communications counsel for clients, with a focus on corporate PR, issues management, and reputation

Build trusted relationships with senior clients and become a go-to advisor over time

Anticipate client needs and bring forward ideas, not just respond to asks

Translate complex business objectives and goals into clear, credible communications strategies

Advise senior leaders on messaging, positioning, and media approach in both proactive and reactive situations

Lead and execute media relations, including shaping stories and managing sensitive or high‑pressure situations

Anticipate and assess emerging issues with potential business risk

Develop high quality materials, including key messages, briefing notes, Q&A, and executive content

While this role is not government‑focused, you will support integrated mandates alongside government relations colleagues, particularly where policy and communications intersect

Contribute to business development, including identifying opportunities and helping grow client relationships

Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to a strong, collaborative culture

What we’re looking for

8‑10+ years of experience in agency, corporate communications, or a related environment

Prior agency experience is essential

Strong grounding in corporate PR, with exposure or experience in issues or crisis situations

A clear understanding of the Canadian media landscape, particularly in Toronto

Interest in policy, politics, and how they shape business and reputation

Strong instincts and sound judgement: you know when to push, when to hold, and how to advise clients accordingly

Excellent writing skills, you can distill complexity into clear, credible language quickly

Comfortable managing multiple accounts and shifting priorities without losing quality

Comfortable working directly with senior clients and internal stakeholders

Self‑starter mindset, you take ownership, anticipate needs, and move things forward

Why PAA

You will work directly with senior leaders, both internally and on the client side

You will be part of an integrated communications and government relations team

You will collaborate nationally across offices and regions on complex mandates

You will be given real responsibility and autonomy

You will be joining a tight knit, high performing, and growing team

PAA Advisory | Conseils

Working at PAA Advisory | Conseils you will be part of a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact in public affairs and strategic communications. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and growth, allowing you to work on high‑profile projects that shape public policy and corporate reputations across Canada and around the world. With offices in Ottawa, Montréal, Toronto, Québec City, a national reach and a global partner network, PAA offers unparalleled opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Join us to be part of a team that values deep knowledge, trusting relationships, and a relentless commitment to excellence.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At PAA Advisory | Conseils, we value and seek to actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative organization guided by the values of integrity, industriousness, empathy, humility, and initiative.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities.

PAA Advisory | Conseils is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Thank you for your interest in PAA Advisory | Conseils. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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