Senior Public Affairs Advisor

**Senior Public Affairs Advisor** **Department:** Risk, Actuarial Services and Plan Policy – Public Affairs **Type:** Contract - 12 Month **Location:** Toronto (Hybrid) **Posting Date:** November 4, 2026 At OPTrust, ***paying pensions today, preserving pensions for tomorrow*** is our mission and business. When you choose OPTrust, you join a team of smart, talented people who fuel our success and have a passion for pensions. Everyone at OPTrust – in Toronto, London and Sydney – makes a meaningful impact. Our culture is driven by team members with different backgrounds and perspectives creating an inclusive and fulfilling place to work for everyone. We work in a fast-paced environment, but we find time to have fun and give back to the community. **What OPTrust offers you** * Unique culture rooted in our core values – collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, excellence and continuous improvement. * A purpose-driven environment where we all work towards the common goal of paying pensions today and preserving pensions for tomorrow. * A flexible, hybrid work model. * Benefits package after six months of consecutive employment. * Optional membership in our world-class defined benefit pension plan. * A dedicated inclusion, diversity and equity strategy with meaningful opportunities to participate, including our employee-led resource groups. **About the role** The Senior Public Affairs Advisor is responsible for managing OPTrust’s organizational reputation to external audiences, including media, stakeholders, Sponsors, and policy makers. The individual will advance OPTrust’s advocacy strategy and reputation management goals, as well as lead outreach and strategic growth initiatives, including plan expansion for OPTrust Select. **What you’ll do** **Research & Analysis** * Monitoring and analyzing the broader public policy environment as it relates to pensions and investment activity, briefing senior management and the Board of Trustees as needed, and developing strategic responses to emerging issues. * Identifying opportunities and implementing media relations strategies to gain exposure and build OPTrust’s reputation. * Preparing draft submissions on behalf of OPTrust in response to provincial and federal government consultations and policy. * Monitoring geopolitical events and the risks they may pose to OPTrust investments. * Preparing and reviewing internal and external communication materials and collaborating with internal departments to ensure all materials are aligned with key messages and reputation management goals. **Communication & Coordination** * Leading outreach and strategic initiatives for OPTrust Select, working directly with prospective employers and members to grow the Plan’s membership. * Engaging in public speaking opportunities on behalf of OPTrust to cultivate further exposure for the Plan and the defined benefit model. * Advising senior management on strategic approach to external facin