Assistant Director, Internal Communications Industry Group Lead (12-month Contract)

The opportunity

The Assistant Director – Industry Groups sits within the Communications & Engagement pillar of EY Canada’s Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) team. In this role, you’ll deliver high quality communications for groups focusing on Financial Services, Industrials & Energy, Government & Public Sector, Technology and others. You will shape strategic, market‑relevant storytelling that connects people to growth ambitions and enable client impact.

We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic leader with experience of managing senior stakeholder relationships. This is a role best suited to a strategic communicator who thrives on solving complex problems, working at pace, and using innovation — including AI — to elevate impact. Here’s how to know if this opportunity might be for you:

Reporting to the Associate Director – Internal Communications, you will lead internal communications strategy and execution across Industry Groups, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and a connective force across the firm.

You will be expected to anticipate needs, shape solutions, bring fresh thinking — not simply respond to requests — and inspire a team of team of communications professionals

Your key responsibilities

• Act as the primary internal communications advisor for Industry Groups, building strong relationships with senior leaders and their teams


• Proactively identify communication opportunities aligned to Industry Group strategy, transformation initiatives and performance priorities


• Translate complex, technical subject matter into clear, compelling and actionable internal communications


• Design and deliver integrated communications across channels including leader messages, webcasts, intranet, video, presentations and campaigns


• Partner with other stakeholders to ensure messaging is aligned, timely and effective


• Measure effectiveness and continuously improve approach based on data and feedback


• Form meaningful relationships across the Communications & Engagement pillar and Brand, Marketing and Communications team overall to deliver impact

What we’re looking for

• A proactive, solutions‑driven communicator who brings ideas and recommendations — not just execution


• Proven experience advising senior leaders with confidence and professional judgement


• Comfort operating in ambiguity and simplifying complexity


• Strong writing, storytelling and stakeholder management skills


• Demonstrated interest in using AI as a competitive advantage in communications


• Experience working in a matrixed or professional services environment


• A passion for people management and upholding team culture 

Skills and attributes for success

• A strategic mindset focused on initiating new ideas and stories to elevate the EY brand


• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3+ years managing a team


• Bachelor’s degree with a Communications or related major; Masters an asset


• Deep understanding and proven experience with corporate communications


• Best-in-class skills in writing, editing, consulting, influencing, consensus-building and interpersonal communication


• Impeccable attention to detail, exceptional organization and project management and a strong commitment to delivering excellence individually and at the team level


• Proven ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels to deliver outcomes that drive business objectives


• Strong business acumen, executive presence and leadership skills


• Ability to think outside the box and operate with a sense of urgency in developing engaging and innovative communications that resonate across different channels


• A strong ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times when dealing with highly sensitive business matters or proprietary information


• Superior ability to contribute to communications deliverables while simultaneously managing, coaching and motivating a team of communications professionals


• Capacity to manage multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines with a keen focus on the client at the centre of everything you do


• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to navigate a highly matrixed organizational structure and make strategic connections to help drive success


• Experience in measuring, tracking and reporting the effectiveness and results of initiatives to demonstrate impact


• An aptitude to explore emerging technologies to achieve goals and stay at the forefront of leading communication practices


• Broad familiarity with business trends, including but not limited to those relevant to professional services firms


• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry


• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career


• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $92,300 to $142,300

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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