Senior Communications Coordinator- Bilingual

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If you have a thorough knowledge of strategic communications planning principles and practices and can link those to practical solutions and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then consider joining our Communications Team at the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

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About the job

• lead the development of strategic communications plans and products to support ministry initiatives
• manage complex communications plans and projects
• work in a fast paced environment with a wide range of files, including emergency and crisis communications

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You possess French language oral and written skills at the Advanced level.

Technical and Leadership skills

You have:
•demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, communications practices, tools and techniques as well as expert knowledge of strategic communications planning and products including digital and social media
•project leadership skills with the ability to balance multiple projects with competing deadlines
•the ability to work effectively either independently or as part of a team

Consultation and Communication skills

You have:
•exceptional relationship management and conflict management skills to develop effective partnerships with stakeholders and colleagues
•strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
•excellent writing, editing and presentation skills
•ability to participate in policy discussions and program development, consulting with key ministry partners

Research and Analytical skills

•You have strong research and analytical skills to provide thorough, accurate environmental assessment as part of the strategic communications planning and implementation process and to evaluate plans, products and outcomes and make recommendations for future planning activities.

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-SL-123722/18

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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.