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Senior Communications Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Division:
Communications and Marketing Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
2 Permanent, 1 Temporary
Job Code:
6A005 - Communications06
Salary:
$70,538.00 - $103,944.00 Per Year
Are you a talented and passionate communicator? Do you take pride in developing strategies and writing clear communications to launch ground-breaking initiatives? Does leading communications projects inspire you?
If so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Communications and Marketing Branch.
What can I expect to do in this role?
What is a Senior Communications Advisor's role?
You will:
• Develop creative strategic plans for communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Dive deep into the policy environment to provide expertise, strategic advice and support to the Minister, Deputy Minister and Cabinet Office.
• Write communications materials to promote ministry programs and services.
• Incorporate appropriate government/ministry messaging in communications materials.
• Lead and guide branch, cross-branch and cross-program project teams.
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge
• You have demonstrated knowledge of contemporary communications planning and execution theories, principles and practices.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of government and ministry mandate and priorities, core businesses, and relevant legislation.
• You have proven knowledge of policy development, and legislative and political decision-making processes.
• You have proven experience in project management.
• You have a solid understanding of best practices in writing and editing
Communication Skills
• You have experience explaining policy/legislation to appropriate audiences, using appropriate language.
• You have experience preparing communication materials, briefing documents, proposals and recommendations.
• You have experience advising business partners, stakeholders and staff on strategic communications initiatives and programs.
• You have experience writing key messages and other communications products that are appropriately targeted and effective.
Research and Analytical Skills
• You have the skills to conduct environmental scans on strategic communications trends, developments and best practices.
• You can develop performance measurements and provide accurate communications assessments and analysis.
• You can look ahead to create quarterly, semi and annual communications plans incorporating different perspectives such as policy and program development and issues management.
• You have experience preparing responses, strategies and solutions to address contentious issues.
Leadership Skills
• You have built effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to plan strategies and develop communication materials
• You have led multi-disciplinary groups in implementing strategic communications projects and initiatives.
• You have led evaluations to ensure that strategic communications positioning is consistent with priorities.
• You can provide technical direction, guidance and training to branch/unit employees.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Permanent, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Communications; Marketing and Creative Services
Posted on:
Monday, September 25, 2017
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 10, 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.
