Managing Director, Advertising Review Board

The Advertising Review Board is an arm's length regulatory agency under the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services responsible for overseeing Ontario Government/Ontario Public Service (OPS) advertising, public relations, creative communications and media planning/buying selection process and ensuring, through the regular monitoring of individual contracts, that both policy standards and performance expectations are being met by all parties.

The ARB is seeking an innovative, self-motivated, experienced executive to provide strategic direction and leadership in the development and implementation of strategies, plans and relationship protocols which drive and support fair, open and transparent procurement.

The successful candidate will play a fundamental role as the OPS' primary contact with the advertising, public relations, creative communications and media industries which reflects commitment to the OPS values.

What can I expect to do in this role?

The Managing Director, Advertising Review Board will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the development and implementation of advertising, public relations, creative communications, media planning/buying, reviewing communication campaign objectives and establishing contract management practices to ensure compliance with OPS policy.

• Managing the selection and assignment of vendors of record (VOR) supplier selections for corporately contracted advertising, public relations, creative communications and media planning/buying contracts.

• Managing and ensuring the integrity of the acquisition of advertising, public relations, creative communications and media planning/buying contracts.

• Planning, directing and ensuring the integrity of ARB business and administration, including management planning, issues management, performance and quality assurance initiatives and reviews.

How do I qualify?

Executive Leadership

• You have proven senior management experience within an advertising or public relations environment, and have a strong track record of building high-performing teams.
• You are a strategic and innovative thinker who creates a vision for change.
• You have proven experience identifying opportunities and, evaluating creative strategies and directing the implementation of policies and programs.
• You are a strong leader who incorporates strategic priorities and transformational initiatives into daily operations.
• You are an inclusive leader who affirms, promotes and demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.

Relationship Management and Communications

• You have a strong client service orientation and the ability to develop communication solutions that align client needs with organizational objectives.
• You have superior relationship building, collaboration, and communication skills.
• You demonstrate excellent judgment and strong political acuity when managing complex, sensitive issues.

Knowledge and Skills

• You have proven experience working with large advertising or public relations agencies.
• You have experience utilizing market research and can easily determine the value of quality in those services.
• You have demonstrated ability to evaluate evidence-based communication programs targeting a wide variety of audiences.
• You have demonstrated stakeholder management expertise with clients, partners and suppliers.
• You have proven experience in analyzing data for the purpose of measuring and improving operational performance.
• You have proven experience in financial management, managing large budgets and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

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 Thursday, August 17, 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.