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Director, Communications
Organization:
Ministry of Labour
Division:
Deputy Minister's Office
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
XEXE2 - Executive 2
Salary:
$128,990.00 - $162,490.00 Per Year
Are you a sharp strategist and experienced communications executive looking to be a part of the Ministry of Labour? Then this is the ideal opportunity as the ministry is looking for a candidate to fill the role of Director of Communications who will report directly to a Deputy Minister and is a member of the ministry's senior executive team.
The Director will oversee a communications team responsible for strategic planning, issues management, media relations, social media, marketing, events management and public correspondence.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a key member of the executive team, you will provide counsel to senior government officials and be responsible for:
• Developing and implementing communications frameworks and strategies that effectively promote/create public awareness of the ministry's services and programs
• Collecting and evaluating research and identifying insights that will influence both program delivery and communications approaches
• Overseeing social media channels and developing a strategy with the right mix of active marketing and reactive audience relations
• Working with counterparts in policy, program, operations and legal to deliver on the ministry's mandate
• Providing strategic advice to the Deputy Minister and senior executives on branding and communication strategies, including how they align with broader government objectives
• Representing the ministry in communications and issues management planning with key stakeholders and other OPS ministries
• Fostering and promoting a productive team environment and a culture of communications excellence across the ministry.
• Effectively communicating and promoting important legislative matters inherent in a regulatory ministry.
How do I qualify?
Senior Leadership:
• You have experience in leading and mentoring high performing teams to deliver results in a high-profile communications environment
• You have demonstrated political acuity and an ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders
• You have a track record of presenting to senior leadership and achieving consensus on plans and priorities
Strategic Communications:
• You have a proven track record leading strategic communications, including working with senior management to set objectives and execute tactics
• You have led effective public communication/education/awareness programs with measurable results
• You have experience in analyzing research in the development of evidence-based plans
• You have experience with the design and development of digital communication strategies on social media platforms
• You have current knowledge of strategic communications theories, techniques and planning methods
Issues Management and Media Relations:
• You have experience in identifying potential organizational risks in advance and developing plans to remove or mitigate those risks
• You have experience in managing incidents that pose a physical or reputational risk
• You have training and experience in the fundamentals of media relations
Stakeholder Relations:
• You have developed strong media relationships and demonstrated the ability to proactively build and expand your network
• You have demonstrated stakeholder management expertise with internal and external clients and the ability to revitalize existing relationships
• You have experience in public relations including event management, consultations and other forms of public engagement
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 400 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Executive
Schedule:
Posted on:
Monday, June 5, 2017
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 25, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
