Communications Officer jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Type: Regular, Full Time

Department: Employee Communications

Location: Mississauga

Are you an ambitious and highly motivated communications professional with experience in employee communications? Are you looking to make the next step in your career? If so, apply below and join Peel Regional Police – one of Canada’s most progressive police services!

What will your typical day look like?

· Play a key role in developing, implementing, and evaluating the Employee Communications Strategy, including monitoring and reporting on communication effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.

· Partner with bureaus and leaders across the organization to develop, coordinate, and deliver employee communications.

· Support leadership and executive communications, including the Chief and the Chief's Management Group.

· Draft clear, accurate and audience-focused messaging, leveraging a variety of communication channels to effectively reach employees across the organization.

· Stay current on emerging trends, best practices and technologies in employee communications.

· Performs additional duties as assigned.

Enough about us, let's talk about you

You are someone with:

· Degree or Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Journalism, Government Relations, English or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience.

· A minimum of three (3) years' experience in Journalism, Media & Public Relations, Government Relations or Communications.

· Advanced research, writing and editing skills.

· Demonstrated understanding and experience with various social media platforms, with the ability to

· interpret analytics from social media platforms.

· Comfortable working with Microsoft 365 and other workflow/management software, i.e., Monday.com, Hootsuite, etc.

· Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.

· Demonstrated oral communication and interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative environment to gather information from across the organization and generate communications.

· Ability to work independently and within a team.

What we offer

The salary range for these permanent, full-time positions is $65,331.00 to $102,470.00 per annum. Please note that these vacancies are newly budgeted positions. Peel Regional Police offer a highly competitive compensation package; applicants will be considered for the top end of the range ($77,290.00 - $102,470.00) based on experience. The salary is complemented with a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance; and the OMERS Pension Plan effective upon hire.

These positions DOES NOT allow for regular remote working arrangements.

What’s in it for you

· A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including 100% employer-paid health, dental & insurance premiums for full-time employees (For Regular, Full-time Vacancy only)

· A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including employer-paid health, dental & insurance premiums offered semi-annually (For Temporary, Full- Time vacancy only)

· OMERS Pension Plan

· Excellent career development and access to a variety of job opportunities

· Tuition reimbursement for professional development

· Free on-site learning/training programs

· Work-life balance programs & services

· Hybrid remote working arrangements

· Wellness protection for you and your family

· State-of-the-art fitness facilities

· Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing service!

About us

Peel Regional Police is the second-largest municipal police service in Ontario and the third largest in Canada, serving more than 1.5 million residents across Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto Pearson International Airport. With more than 2,800 police officers and over 1,200 civilian employees, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to meeting the needs of its communities and supporting the health and well-being of all members. Recognized as one of the most progressive, innovative, and inclusive police services in the country, Peel Regional Police remains committed to its vision: A Safer Community Together.

The next step is yours!

Qualified persons should apply online at www.peelpolice.ca, referencing Job ID #500733 (Regular, Full-Time vacancy) by Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, by 10:59PM. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Check your inbox regularly, including junk mail. No agency contact and/or referrals, please.

Disclaimer: Peel Regional Police does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) during any stages of the recruitment process.

Applicants in consideration for hire shall be subject to a thorough background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, police checks with local, provincial and out-of-country law enforcement agencies, if required, education credentials, credit and financial inquiries, and personal and work references.

Peel Regional Police is committed to fairness and equity in our recruitment and selection process, and in building and retaining a talented and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform Recruitment and Staff Support of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Pay: $65,331.00-$102,470.00 per hour

Work Location: In person