Are you an experienced, motivated, highly-organized strategic thinker looking for a new challenge? Would you thrive in an environment dedicated to promoting Ontario Public Service (OPS)-wide transformation and challenging the status quo? Are you a natural leader and trailblazer? Do you get a rise out of conquering complex assignments that don't always have easy answers – the kind that have you scribbling ideas on a post-it note while you're waiting in line for your dry cleaning? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity with the Treasury Board Secretariat's Communications Branch.
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About the job
You will:
• champion research to inform the development of evidence-based, strategic communications plans for complex, high-profile, transformative, multi-ministry initiatives
• lead project teams, both within Treasury Board Secretariat and across line ministries
• project manage a number of complex but interesting and innovative projects
• provide expertise, advice and information, both written and verbal, to a range of high-profile clients including senior management
• research, write and edit a range of tactical products, including news releases, speeches, web content, Q&As, scripts, memos and backgrounders, and co-ordinate and plan media events for the Minister
• provide leadership, expertise and strategic issues management advice on a range of communications activities
• consistently and robustly evaluate communications activities against stated objectives
What you bring to the team
Technical Expertise
- you have knowledge of contemporary communications theory, principles and practices
- you have experience developing high-quality strategic communications plans and products, with a focus on evidence-based planning, SMART objectives and evaluation
- you have knowledge of and experience with senior-level strategic planning
Communication Skills
- you have excellent communication and presentation skills to influence and provide consultation to a wide range of audiences
- you have superior writing and editing skills to produce communications products
Leadership and Project Management
- you demonstrate leadership skills when working as part of a project team
- you have strong project management skills and experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating communications projects
Relationship Management
- you have strong relationship management skills to liaise with project teams/committees, partners, stakeholders and vendors
- you can develop effective partnerships
- you demonstrate conflict resolution and consensus building skills
Research and Analytical Skills
- you have strong research and analytical skills to identify, assess the relevance of, and use a broad range of information
- you can conduct research, provide accurate environmental assessment, and develop recommendations within tight timeframes