OFL Communications Representative

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) represents 54 unions and one million workers and is Canada’s largest provincial labour federation. The OFL is seeking to fill the position of Communications Representative, who will lead the organization’s membership and public communications efforts. The successful candidate will begin in September 2026, or as soon as possible, and report to the President of the OFL. 

“The OFL is seeking to fill the position of Communications Representative, who will lead the organization’s membership and public communications efforts.”

1.  CORE QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must demonstrate a deep commitment to social justice, workers’ rights, and the trade union movement, and bring 6–10 years of communications experience, ideally in a leadership role, along with:

• extensive experience in a union or non-profit environment;
• longstanding commitment to social justice and workers’ rights;
• excellent writing and editing skills;strategic communications expertise;strong media
• contacts and ability to pitch stories;experience in the trade union movement;op-ed and
• speechwriting experience;high-level social media skills;media/message training
• experience;ability to work independently;familiarity with Action Network, WordPress,
• Adobe Suite / InDesign, and graphic design tools;
• ability to manage competing priorities; and
• a driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

French language skills and graphic design abilities are an asset.

The successful candidate will provide a variety of functions, including:

1.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will provide a variety of functions, including:

General Communications

• Implement an integrated strategic communications plan rooted in the trade union environment
• Manage proactive and reactive media strategies
• Analyze communications impact

Member Relations

• Working with OFL officers and staff actualize the member engagement strategy, including working closely with affiliates
• Draft reports, literature, and speeches
• Write, edit, and coordinate all internal/external communications (e-blasts, newsletters, posters, web content)

Media Relations

• Draft advisories, releases, op-eds, and blog posts
• Prepare officers for interviews and develop message boxes
• Provide media training
• Maintain relationships with journalists and editors

Public Relations & Digital

• Oversee online, print, and broadcast advertising
• Maintain OFL branding (logos, fonts, style guide)
• Manage polling and focus groups
• Oversee website and campaign site development
• Lead social media strategy and manage accounts
• Provide social media training

Photography, Video & Design

• Maintain OFL photo/video archives
• Coordinate photography, videography, editing, and sharing
• Manage commissioned illustration and design work
• Oversee external communications vendors

3.  EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Join a small and dynamic, energetic team of elected leaders, social justice advocates, and other skilled staff at the OFL.

HOURS OF WORK:             Full-time, permanent position
LOCATION:                         North York, Toronto
START DATE:                      September 2026, or as soon as possible
UNIONIZED POSITION:       Covered under the COPE 343 Collective Agreement
REMUNERATION:               Weekly salary of $2,068.66, including Cost-of-Living Adjustment

(COLA) and Pension, generous Benefits package in accordance with the COPE Local 343 collective agreement

4.  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for the opportunity, please send a:

• Resume;
• Cover letter; and
• Supporting Communication Materials

to OFL Acting General Secretary, Anne Healy at careers@ofl.ca with the subject line:

“OFL Communications Representative – [Your Name]” by August 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

5.  EQUITY STATEMENT

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) values the diversity and intersectionality of the people it hires. At the OFL diversity means fostering a workplace where individuals’ differences are recognized, respected, appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents, strengths, and passion to better the lives of all workers. The OFL prioritizes hiring members from equity deserving groups and recruits, employs, and promotes, regardless of race, colour, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, age or national origin. The OFL is an equal opportunity employer, applicants from equity seeking communities are encouraged to self-identify in their application