Manager, Corporate Communications
The Team you are Joining – Who We Are:
The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.
About the Role – How you will Contribute to the Service:
Join Our Team as a Manager, Corporate Communications – Full-Time Opportunity with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS).
The Corporate Communications Manager plays a critical leadership role in advancing the strategic objectives of the Service by overseeing communications that foster public trust and enhance the organization’s reputation as a progressive, community-focused leader in public safety. With a minimum of 7 years of related experience in corporate or public sector communications, this professional serves as a key advisor to the Chief of Police, Senior Command, and the broader Service, ensuring all communications are transparent, aligned with the mission, and strategically crafted. This role is accountable for executive-level leadership of the Corporate Communications Unit, guiding all internal and external messaging, particularly in sensitive or high-profile situations. The manager ensures that all communications consistently reflect the Service’s commitment to community safety, equity, and policing excellence, reinforcing its vision of becoming a world-class leader in these areas.
Here’s what you will get to do:
- Provide timely, accurate, and strategic communication advice to the Chief of Police, Senior Command, and the Service as a whole.
- Design, implement, and assess both internal and external corporate communication strategies.
- Monitor media, environmental reports, and strategic documents to anticipate emerging issues and trends.
- Support the Service’s strategic plan.
- Oversee the creation of internal and external publications, including the annual report.
- Develop and manage the annual budget and expenditures for Corporate Communications.
- Lead recruitment, workload assignments, training, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations of staff. Conduct performance reviews and implement disciplinary actions as needed, in accordance with policies and collective agreements.
- Direct work activities related to contracted services, such as branding, graphic design suppliers, film, video, editing services, and other vendors. Recommend changes as appropriate and required.
- Oversee the development of the annual Corporate Communications Strategic Plan to guide proactive communication efforts.
- Develop and implement both long-term and short-term objectives, recommendations for staff and material resource requirements, budgetary needs (capital and operating), and key service delivery initiatives for the Unit.
- Manage public-facing content on the Service’s website and internal resources via SharePoint.
- Track and evaluate communication outputs and deliverables to ensure high quality and value.
- Create communications products that are professional, visually appealing, and consistent with the Service’s corporate branding.
- Manage relationships with the media and the public.
- Coordinate and organize special events, including consultation meetings, press conferences, and workshops.
- Contribute to various committees and task forces as required. Participate in special projects, assignments, and speechwriting as needed.
- Serve as HRPS’ spokesperson on police-related matters when directed by the Chief of Police.
- Implement systems to track public and employee sentiment through surveys, media monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure staff adhere to health and safety protocols in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Service policies.
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in handling police matters, in line with the Code of Conduct.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What you’ll Bring to the Role:
Education, Certifications and Qualifications: University degree in Communications, Public/Media Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related discipline.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, ideally within unionized, public sector, or non-profit environments.
- Proven leadership and people management experience, including coaching and mentoring a team.
- Demonstrated success supporting executive-level leaders and managing complex communications portfolios.
- Expertise in:
- Strategic communications and media relations
- Crisis and issues management
- Internal communications and employee engagement
- Social and digital media strategy
- Executive communications and speechwriting
- Strong financial acumen, including budget planning, forecasting, and expense tracking.
- High level of political acuity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
- Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Hootsuite
- Social media platforms and content creation (e.g., LinkedIn)
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and video editing tools is considered an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered by the Service.
Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen.
What We Offer:
We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service. Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and benefits package which includes but is not limited to comprehensive healthcare benefits, training and development opportunities, paid leave, onsite fitness opportunities, access to wellness resources and participation in a defined benefit pension plan – Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S.). This position is based out of our Oakville Headquarters facility which is located at the QEW and North Service Road West.
Salary Range: $157,248 to $172,146.
How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity: If you’re a communications leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about community-focused public service, we encourage you to apply online today! You are required to add a resume and a detailed letter outlining your experience and skills and how they relate to this role with the Service. All applications must be submitted to the Service’s on-line system to be considered for this vacancy Quoting: Competition #63-C-25 by August 10, 2025.
**Various skills assessments may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
The Halton Regional Police Service strives to be an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting us for assistance at civilianrecruiting@haltonpolice.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization. Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team.
