Amended - Information Officer

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**AMENDED** Posting timeline: This posting will continue to be advertised as seen and available for applicant submission from April 2, 2020 to May 1, 2020**

Are you an experienced digital communications professional? Do you have strong communications planning skills with experience designing creative communications strategies? If so, consider this exciting opportunity where you will provide digital and strategic communications expertise to support the Ontario Human Rights Commission's (OHRC) mandate to promote, protect and advance respect for human rights and to identify and promote the elimination of discriminatory practices.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• plan and coordinate the publication and distribution of digital and print communication materials including the OHRC's website
• contribute to the OHRC's social media strategy and implementation
• identify new or changing communication requirements
• evaluate and report on the effectiveness of digital and publication distribution in the context of the OHRC's communication objectives
• support public education activities through planning, coordinating or delivering information through email, social media and representing the OHRC at a variety of functions.

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What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge:

• You demonstrate knowledge of digital communications, including HTML, Java, javascript, webpage design, web design tools (e.g. Drupal), online communication technology and common office software (e.g. MS Office, desktop publishing and design software, internet, e-mail), to prepare documents and coordinate the dissemination of information efficiently and effectively
• You demonstrate knowledge of communication methods and techniques and practices
• You have knowledge of accepted writing and editing techniques, standards and practices to write copy for OHRC publications (e.g. newsletters, pamphlets), organize text, select writing styles, and edit copy.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:

• You have analytical and problem solving skills to ensure accuracy and compliance in communications process and content
• You have analytical skills to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the OHRC website
• You have analytical and problem solving skills to resolve production and scheduling issues to ensure on-time delivery of communications materials
• You can analyze feedback or other usage data, and produce regular and ad hoc reports for management

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You demonstrate written communication skills to write and edit a variety of communications materials describing programs, services, new initiatives and achievements in plain language
• You have oral communication skills to discuss production/publication needs, communication objectives and deliver information to individuals and community organizations
• You have interpersonal skills to coordinate and work in a team environment.

Planning and Organizational Skills:

• You demonstrate planning, organization and coordination skills to plan and implement production/creative services and resolve problems to meet strict quality standards and deadlines
• You can maintain contact databases and electronic mailing lists, and manage inventory databases to ensure accurate distribution of publications.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• C-AG-148000/20

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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.