JOB POSTINGS

Goldblatt Partners LLP
Marketing & Communications Advisor

DESCRIPTION

Goldblatt Partners is one of Canada’s leading progressive law firms, practising union-side labour law, civil litigation including class actions, constitutional law, Aboriginal rights law and public interest litigation.

Goldblatt Partners is seeking to fill the position of Marketing & Communications Advisor to lead the firm’s marketing, communications, and brand management initiatives. As the firm’s dedicated communications professional, this role works closely with the Managing Partner, practice groups, and lawyers to enhance the firm’s reputation, strengthen its engagement and visibility, and support business development efforts.

This is a hands-on position requiring a proactive, highly organized professional who can manage multiple priorities while providing strategic advice and delivering high-quality marketing and communications initiatives across the firm. Prior experience in communications roles at law firms or labour unions is a strong asset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media & Digital Communications

• Develop and execute the firm’s social media strategy across LinkedIn, Instagram, BlueSky and other relevant platforms.
• Create engaging content highlighting firm news, legal insights, awards, publications, events, and community involvement, in addition to social justice causes/issues in which the firm is involved.
• Maintain an editorial calendar and coordinate content with lawyers and practice groups.
• Monitor performance metrics and recommend opportunities to increase engagement and visibility.

Website Management

• Manage the firm’s website, ensuring content remains current, accurate, engaging, and aligned with the firm’s progressive values and client commitments.
• Coordinate updates to lawyer biographies, practice pages, blogs and other publications, events, and news.
• Work with external web developers and vendors on enhancements, maintenance, and new functionality.
• Monitor website analytics and recommend improvements to user experience, content, and search engine optimization (SEO).

Awards, Recognition & Legal Directories

• Identify, coordinate and draft submissions for firm, practice, client, and individual lawyer awards in collaboration with lawyers and leadership.
• Track award opportunities and maintain an annual submissions calendar.
• Promote awards and recognitions through internal and external communications.
• Manage the firm’s participation in legal directories and ranking publications, coordinate submission timelines, gather information from lawyers, draft compelling submissions, and manage reference processes.

Media Relations & Public Relations

• Coordinate media inquiries and support lawyers in responding to media opportunities.
• Draft media releases, announcements, and external communications; and promote media appearances internally and externally.
• Develop relationships with media, including labour and legal media.
• Monitor media coverage involving the firm, unions, clients, and relevant developments in Canadian labour relations and other aspects of the firm’s practice.
• Be attuned to issues advanced by and activities of progressive organizations (for example, the Broadbent Institute) whose values align with the firm.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the firm’s profile through earned media.

Internal Communications

• Coordinate updates and maintain the firm’s intranet, Goldmine.
• Develop internal communications that keep employees informed and engaged.
• Support firm announcements, leadership communications, strategic initiatives, and change management activities.
• Assist with presentations, speeches, and internal messaging as required.

Brand Management

• Champion and protect the firm’s brand and visual identity across all communications.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, tone, and design across digital and print materials.
• Maintain and update marketing collateral, templates, and firm biographies.
• Identify opportunities to modernize and strengthen the firm’s brand as a champion of social justice.
• Arrange for translation of website, collateral and social media as appropriate.
• Work with the Communications Committee and the firm’s consultants to develop and deploy a refreshed visual identity and brand language that reflects the firm’s culture, market position and social conscience.

Marketing & Business Development Support

• Collaborate with lawyers to develop client-facing marketing materials and proposals as needed.
• Maintain and update client list for marketing and business development purposes.
• Assist with seminars, webinars, conferences, sponsorships, and client events.
• Coordinate promotional materials, holiday cards, and event communications.
• Support business development initiatives through targeted marketing activities.

Relationship Management

• Build trusted relationships with lawyers, practice groups, and administrative leaders.
• Provide practical marketing advice and coaching to lawyers on profile development.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, designers, photographers, printers, and digital agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism, or a related discipline strongly preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, preferably within a legal or union environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience managing organizational websites and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with SEO, Google Analytics, and content management systems.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office, and email marketing platforms is an asset.
• Fluency in French language is considered a particularly strong asset

Core Competencies

• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach
• Relationship building and influencing skills
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Initiative and self-direction
• Creativity and problem solving
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to client service and continuous improvement

Success in the Role

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in the firm’s values (including its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) and have a strong desire to promote and support social justice issues. They will also enhance the firm’s visibility, strengthen its brand, ensure consistent and engaging communications, elevate the firm’s profile through directories, awards and media opportunities, and serve as a trusted adviser to lawyers and firm leadership on all marketing and communications matters.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental, an RRSP matching program, and fitness benefits.

How to Apply

• Deadline to apply for this currently vacant position is November 16, 2026
• Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter by email to the attention of Benafsha Khalegi at bkhalegi@goldblattpartners.com
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion and encourage members of all equity-deserving groups to apply. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make accommodations available upon request for applicants who take part in any selection process.

 

Craft is Hiring: Paid Internship Opportunities

January 2027 – April 2027 (4 months)

Hello there! We’re Jordana Wolch, Senior Vice President and Laura Brown, Vice President at Craft
Public Relations. We’re leading recruitment for two full-time intern positions at Craft, which will
run from January – April 2027.

Jordana joined Craft in 2019. She has worked in PR for almost two decades, she loves being part
of Craft and is excited to be a part of expanding the team. Laura joined Craft in 2024, bringing
fresh energy and a collaborative spirit to the team, and she will help mentor both interns
throughout our time together.

Lisa Pasquin founded Craft in October 2015 with the goal of building a small and nimble agency
filled with the best people, doing truly great work in service of incredible clients. Today, we’re
proud to work with some of the country’s best brands, including Nintendo of Canada, Hershey,
Tim Hortons, Moosehead Breweries and Kobo. We do award-winning work, but we also have a lot
of fun doing it – our vibrant work environment is one of the best things about Craft.

Just like any other members of the team, Craft interns are assigned to dedicated accounts to
ensure you get a fulsome agency experience – but of course, you’ll also support programs across
the company as needed. We’re a close-knit team, and we’ve designed our internship program to
ensure you have direct and meaningful opportunities to learn from some amazing public relations
(PR) leaders.

Craft offers a hybrid work-from-home and in-office model. We expect that during the internship
all interns will work from Craft’s office located at the East Room’s 50 Carroll Street location in
Toronto’s east end. This is a full-time position.

The Opportunity
Your responsibilities will likely vary week-to-week, but may include:
● Liaising with vendors to produce materials
● Developing media and influencer lists and conducting outreach
● Conducting research to support client teams
● Conducting media monitoring and producing coverage reports and trackers
● Coordinating shipping and packing media kits
● Working collaboratively as part of project teams

What You Bring to the Table
Prior experience working in or studying PR is not required for this role. The traits we’re looking for
include:
● Entrepreneurial in spirit – we’re looking for self-starters who can quickly immerse
themselves in all things PR and really seize the opportunity
● Not afraid to lend support where we need you in a given moment (not all aspects of the
job are glamorous, but every bit is important!)
● Detail-oriented and can manage your time well
● Creative problem solver
● Eager to learn, passionate and curious
● You are high-energy and action-oriented, and bring a positive mindset to work every day

The Process
Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET on October 27th, 2026. Please attach one file in your
application and answer the questions through the Spark Hire portal linked here.
● Resumé
● In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following two questions via Spark Hire (please
note this is a video platform that will record your answers).
● Why do you want to work at Craft PR?
● What makes you a great candidate for this internship?

Interviewing at Craft Public Relations includes:
1. One way Spark Hire Interview
2. Values alignment interview with Laura Brown, Vice President and Jordana Wolch, Senior
Vice President (30 mins)*
3. Complete our Craft Assignment
4. Offer

*All interviews will be conducted virtually but once hired, all onboarding will be conducted in-person at the Craft office.

Salary
At Craft, interns are paid on a semi-monthly basis an amount equivalent to a $40,000 CAD
annual salary.

Inclusion at Craft PR
Craft PR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and
welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We are committed to providing
reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a
disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to connect
with us at work@craftpublicrelations.com.

APPLY HERE

 

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay

Communications Specialist

Storyteller and guardian of the voice of a Neighbourhood that is becoming something new

Location  2025 Main Street West, North Bay, ON (on-site with a possible option for Hybrid)	Status  Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary range  $55,000 to $65,000 per year	Reports to  Director of People, Culture, Mission & Spirituality
Vacancy  This posting is for an existing vacancy.	Closing date  31 October 2026

Who We Are

For more than ninety years the Motherhouse in North Bay has been a place of care, prayer and welcome. Founded and guided by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Joseph’s Neighbourhood is home to Sisters, residents, tenants and partner organizations, and workplace to more than ninety employees across care, hospitality, property, administration and mission. We are working towards a significant transformation, from a Motherhouse into a vibrant neighbourhood where people live, work, gather and are cared for. Our work is rooted in five values: sacredness of all creation, community of belonging, unifying and reconciling love, wholeness of body, mind and spirit, and diversity and inclusion.

The Role

The Communications Specialist serves as the storyteller and guardian of the voice of St. Joseph’s Neighbourhood, ensuring that everything we say, write, publish and share reflects who we are, honours where we come from and invites others into what we are becoming. This is a new position, you will build communications expertise for the organization from the ground up: the channels, the rhythms, the templates and, most of all, the voice.

It is a hands-on role for someone who moves comfortably between strategy and execution. One day you are helping the Lead Integrator shape a message to staff about an organizational change. The next you are photographing a celebration, cutting a short video, drafting a media release about a new partnership, refreshing the website and finding the story behind a Sister’s fifty years of service. You will report to the Director (Steward) of People, Culture, Mission & Spirituality and work closely with the Lead Integrator, the Sisters’ Leadership Team and managers across every part of the organization. Because the role is new, its shape will be worked out together over the first year, in step with the development projects underway on the campus. It will be, in every sense, a growing together.

What You Will Do

• Internal communications: write and coordinate announcements, newsletters, leadership messages, presentations and FAQs for employees, Sisters, tenants and volunteers, so people hear what is happening from us first, clearly and with context, and help leaders communicate priorities, decisions and change well.
• Mission and values: work with the Mission Integration Committee on the rollout of our Vision, Mission and Values, and find and tell the stories that show them at work in everyday life.
• Content creation and visual storytelling: produce original content across formats, from feature stories, profiles and photo essays to short-form video, graphics, presentations and print, manage a content calendar that follows the seasonal and liturgical rhythms of the Neighbourhood, and build a living library of images and stories.
• Community and development communications: strengthen our profile and relationships in North Bay and the wider region, support communications on partnerships, programs and the planning and development of the Neighbourhood, and coordinate with partner organizations, including the St. Joseph’s Health Centre communications team, on matters of shared interest.
• Digital and media: maintain and grow our website and social media presence, prepare media releases, key messages and speaking points, and support spokespersons ahead of interviews.
• Advisory and planning: advise leaders on audience, message, timing and channel, help shape responses for sensitive or emerging situations, and maintain an annual communications plan with practical standards and templates.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline, and approximately five or more years of progressively responsible communications experience, preferably in health care, social services, not-for-profit, community, faith-based or similarly complex settings.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively and to shift tone for different audiences.
• A portfolio of original written and visual content, and working proficiency with contemporary design, photography, video and digital publishing tools, website content management and social media platforms.
• Experience supporting media relations, sound judgement and discretion, and comfort advising senior leaders.
• Strong project management skills, a calm and steady presence under pressure, and the initiative to work independently in a role being built for the first time.
• Respect for the history, culture and Catholic heritage of the Sisters of St. Joseph, alongside an inclusive approach that welcomes differences in culture, background, ability and belief.

Considered strong assets: experience communicating organizational change or complex and sensitive matters; advanced photography, video production or graphic design; fluency in French.

What We Offer

A salary of $55,000 to $65,000 per year based on experience, a great benefits package, paid vacation and personal leave, and the rare chance to define a new role and a new organizational voice from the beginning, in a workplace where the work is meaningful, the pace is human, and colleagues know each other’s names.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter, along with two or three writing or communications samples, to bcurran@csjssm.ca with “Communications Specialist” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will remain open until 31 October 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, and every applicant who is interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application.

Our Commitments to Applicants

Accessibility and accommodation. St. Joseph’s Neighbourhood is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available on request for applicants with disabilities at every stage of the hiring process, including application, interview, testing and selection. If you require accommodation, or need this posting in an alternate format, please contact Brenda Curran at bcurran@csjssm.ca or (705) 474-3800 ext. 271 and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and select on the basis of merit, without discrimination on any ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Use of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. All applications are reviewed by members of our team.

Privacy. Personal information submitted with your application is collected and used solely for candidate selection for this position and is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

 

 

 

 

Able to provide an internship opportunity?

CPRS Toronto is very committed to supporting students and their career pathways as they enter the field of communications and public relations.  Many post secondary programs require students to have some kind of industry experience as a requirement of their programs, but most are not aware of the opportunities available. An internship enables students to gain experience and exposure to real world scenarios, and employers benefit not only from the extra team support, but from fresh perspectives and competencies with tools and technology that students bring. If you or your organization are able to supply a short-or long-term, paid internship this coming year, please let us know term details by emailing Lois Marsh and we’ll include them in our job boards. Let’s help our new practitioners be set up for success!