Senior Communications Advisor

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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.

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About the job

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.

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What you bring to the team

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.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.