AVP, CEO Communications

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Communications

Pay Details:

$155,000 - $215,000 CAD

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Job Description:

The AVP, CEO Communications is responsible for shaping and executing the CEO's internal and external communications agenda, in partnership with the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the Chief of Staff to the CEO, and key leaders across Corporate Affairs globally.  This role ensures high-impact, high-quality communications are delivered with consistency across a well-defined plan to drive clear outcomes that advance the CEO's narrative, external positioning, and internal communications in support of the Bank's business priorities. 

The Global Corporate Affairs team includes internal and external communications for the Bank in all markets, media relations, digital content, corporate citizenship, sustainability, Canadian and U.S. government relations, stakeholder engagement and change management communications. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a high‑impact, multi-year CEO communications platform that advances TD’s strategic narrative, including establishing thematic priorities, signature keynote moments, proactive media positioning, and thought leadership.
• Shape CEO’s presence across national economic, policy, AI, and social impact conversations, ensuring a differentiated and trusted leadership profile.
• Ensure a clear, consistent CEO narrative is embedded across enterprise communications aligned to strategy, purpose, promise, and culture.
• Partner closely with Chief Corporate Affairs Officer to translate strategic priorities into integrated CEO communications plans.
• Establish structured planning processes, governance, decision rights, and reporting discipline that accelerate execution and ensure quality and consistency.
• Lead disciplined tracking of emerging issues, stakeholder sentiment, reputational risks to strengthen CEO situational awareness and enterprise agility.
• Collaborate across Corporate Affairs, including media relations, public policy, government relations, and Investor Relations to ensure fully aligned CEO messaging and delivery.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight of a team of high-performing communications professionals supporting the CEO portfolio, ensuring consistently high standards and alignment.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all CEO communications meet regulatory, disclosure and reputational standards.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Establish clear success metrics and reporting cadence to assess platform effectiveness.
• Track progress against narrative adoption, stakeholder engagement, and visibility objectives.
• Provide regular forward-looking insights and recommendations to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and the CEO Office. 

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Understands the dynamics of a large complex organization and the needs and perspectives of internal and external audiences, including clients, media, business community, shareholders and government stakeholders. 
• Editorial Judgment: Exceptional standards for executive content with the ability to turn strategy into clear, compelling messaging.
• Influence & Communication: Builds trusted relationships with senior leaders; communicates clearly, confidently, and diplomatically.
• Financial & Regulatory Acumen: Strong understanding of financial services and the complex requirements of a publicly traded company.
• Operational Excellence: Applies structured processes, risk controls, and governance rigor to every aspect of program delivery.
• Innovation & Agility: Introduces creative solutions, digital tools, and sustainable practices to enhance program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications.
• Experience in a large, complex organization, with a track record supporting senior leaders and/or the CEO.
• Strong network of relationships in the external operating environment.
• Demonstrated success delivering programs with impact in a global, matrixed or financial services environment.
• Exceptional writing and editorial capabilities.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package
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Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet