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Communications Specialist / Technical Writer

@ Randstad Canada

Toronto, Ontario

$50.85–$52.24/hrContract
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Overview

Randstad Canada, through Cella by Randstad Digital, is hiring a Strategic Communications Specialist on a 6-month contract for a leading enterprise client in a highly regulated sector. The role produces executive briefs, memos, decks and content library upkeep in SharePoint. The posting states a hybrid arrangement of 4 office days in downtown Toronto plus 1 remote day, 37.5 hours per week on core business hours with no overtime or shift rotation.

Pay:

$50.85–$52.24 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Produce weekly updates, memos and board briefs for senior leadership
  • Compile performance and operational data into executive presentation decks
  • Audit historical content repositories for messaging continuity
  • Maintain the internal content library in SharePoint
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and senior management in strategic planning meetings

Requirements summary:

  • Extensive background in corporate communications or executive reporting
  • Strong writing and documentation skills for complex information
  • Experience in a financial, banking or highly regulated environment
  • Proficiency with SharePoint and content repository management
  • Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-10-29

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMarketing
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyCommunications, Public Relations, Journalism

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Randstad Canada

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Full company description

As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 777 Bay Street, Suite 2000, PO Box 128, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, CA
  • 525 Avenue Viger Ouest, Suite 501, Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1G6, CA
  • 4295 King St E, Suite 401, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0C6, CA
  • 311 6 Ave SW, Intact Place, East Tower, Suite 1640, Calgary, AB T2P 3H2, CA
  • 6345 Dixie Rd, Suite 6, Mississauga, ON L5T 2E6, CA
  • 244 Pall Mall St, Suite 400, London, ON N6A 5P6, CA
  • 4 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit D, Barrie, Ontario L4N 5R7, CA
  • 2456 Queen St E, Unit 201, Brampton, Ontario L6S 5X9, CA
  • 10 Stanley St, Suite 4A, Brantford, Ontario N3S 7N4, CA
  • 7055 Boulevard Taschereau, Suite 100, Brossard, Quebec J4Z 1A7, CA
  • 1100 Walkers Line, Suite 105, Burlington, Ontario L7N 2G3, CA
  • 10655 Southport Rd SW, Suite 1200, Calgary, Alberta T2W 4Y1, CA
  • 495 36 St NE, Suite 140, Calgary, Alberta T2A 6K3, CA
  • 321 6 Ave SW, Suite W940 (West Tower), Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B2, CA
  • 415 Hespeler Rd, Unit 3A, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6J1, CA
  • 6001 60 Ave, Delta, British Columbia V4K 4E2, CA
  • 787 Rue St-Pierre, Suite 303, Drummondville, Quebec J2C 3X2, CA
  • 10025 102A Ave NW, Suite 1902, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z2, CA
  • 2305 111 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 5E5, CA
  • 5 Boulevard Mountain, Granby, Quebec J2G 9M5, CA
  • 450 Speedvale Ave W, Unit 103, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7Y6, CA
  • 1809 Barrington St, CIBC Building, Unit 501, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8, CA
  • 275 James St N, Unit 2, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2L4, CA
  • 7655 Boulevard Newman, Suite 75, Montreal, Quebec H8N 1X7, CA
  • 2530 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson, Laval, Quebec H7T 2R3, CA
  • 2528 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson, Laval, Quebec H7T 2R3, CA
  • 5410 Boulevard Guillaume-Couture, Suite 84, Lévis, Quebec G6V 4Z2, CA
  • 460 Rue St-Charles O, Suite A, Longueuil, Quebec J4Z 1A7, CA
  • 80 Tiverton Ct, Suite 400, Markham, Ontario L3R 0G4, CA
  • 7357 Woodbine Ave, Suite 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 1A7, CA
  • 4080 Confederation Pkwy, Suite 501, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 0G1, CA
  • 6345 Dixie Rd, Suite 6, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2E6, CA
  • 809 Columbia St, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 1B9, CA
  • 20 York Mills Rd, Unit 208, Toronto, Ontario M2P 2C2, CA
  • 1600 Carling Ave, Suite 410, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1G3, CA
  • 2222 Carling Ave, Suite 2, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 1H3, CA
  • 4810 Boul Saint-Jean, Montréal, Quebec H9H 4B2, CA
  • 755 Boulevard Saint-Jean, Suite 130, Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 5M9, CA
  • 815 Boulevard Lebourgneuf, Suite 201, Québec, Québec G2J 0C1, CA
  • 2010 11th Ave, 7th Floor, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0J3, CA
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  • 3500 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu, Suite 175, Saint-Laurent, Quebec H4R 2X7, CA
  • 6335 Rue Jean-Talon Est, Saint-Léonard, Quebec H1S 3E7, CA
  • 310 Wall St, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1N7, CA
  • 124 Rue Wellington Nord, Suite 300, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5X8, CA
  • 701 W Georgia St, Suite 200, Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1C6, CA
  • 730 View St, Suite 420, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3Y7, CA
  • 100 Regina St S, Suite 140, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4P9, CA
  • 114 Dundas St E, Unit 103, Whitby, Ontario L1N 2H7, CA
  • 245 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
  • 1 Lombard Pl, Suite 1535, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X3, CA
  • 386 Boulevard Charest E, Quebec, QC G1K 3H4, CA
Other recorded names
  • Randstad Canada
Specialties
  • HR Consulting
  • IT Recruitment
  • Engineering Recruitment
  • Staffing and HR
  • HR Services
  • Recruitment
  • HR Outsourcing
  • Temporary Hiring
  • Permanent Hiring
  • Recruiting
  • Permanent Jobs
  • Temp Jobs
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Staffing
  • Finding Jobs
  • Employer Branding
  • Jobs
  • and Contract Jobs
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1997
SpecialtiesHR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting
Open jobs on Jobsy9,437
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Job description
Cella by Randstad Digital is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading enterprise client operating within a highly regulated sector. We are seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to join a dynamic team dedicated to developing high-priority content and executive communications. In this role, you will synthesize complex operational data into polished presentations, memos, and updates for senior leadership. This hybrid position is based in downtown Toronto, Ontario, and features a collaborative environment focused on alignment, messaging continuity, and engagement across internal executive teams.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested professionals are encouraged to submit their resume and a relevant portfolio or work samples promptly to be considered for this time-sensitive opportunity.

Advantages
Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension or conversion based on performance and ongoing business needs.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid structure combining 4 days in-office in downtown Toronto with 1 day remote flexibility.

Work-Life Balance: Standard schedule during core business hours (37.5 hours per week) with no required overtime or shift rotation.

Team & Culture: Join a supportive, highly collaborative, and positive environment within a well-regarded corporate culture.

Responsibilities
Produce weekly updates, memos, and committee/board briefs for Senior Leadership Teams (SLT), translating complex concepts into clear, actionable, and digestible content.

Compile and format performance and operational data into executive-level presentation decks.

Audit historical content repositories to maintain messaging alignment and continuity across corporate initiatives.

Maintain and update the internal content library using SharePoint to streamline intake requests and document management.

Collaborate directly with internal stakeholders and senior management, actively participating in regular strategic planning alignment meetings.

Qualifications
Extensive professional background in corporate communications, strategic messaging, or executive reporting.

Strong writing and documentation expertise, with experience transforming technical or complex information into accessible content.

Direct experience operating within a financial, banking, or highly regulated corporate environment.

Knowledge or background related to organizational security, risk management, or technical communications.

Proficiency with SharePoint and content repository management.

Higher education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage tight deadlines, and pivot adaptively in a evolving workplace.

Summary
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a skilled communications specialist to drive key messaging initiatives for executive leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong track record of high-quality deliverables, submit your resume and work samples today for immediate consideration.

Cella by Randstad Digital uses artificial intelligence to help our recruiters screen, assess and select qualified talent for this role and others within our database. Although Cella by Randstad Digital uses A.I. as a tool, candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by our employees.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.

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