Communications Coordinator

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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 the Attorney General.

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About the job

In this role, you will be responsible for:
• managing, developing and implementing communications responses, strategies and resource materials to position, promote and support the mandate of the Office of the Chief Justice
• developing and recommending strategic communications approaches to build the image of the Office of the Chief Justice
• leading the development of strategic communications plans and products to support the Office of the Chief Justice initiatives
• managing a wide range of complex issues, communications plans and projects 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 must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Technical and Leadership skills

You have:
• demonstrated experience with communications practices, tools and techniques
• demonstrated knowledge of strategic communications planning and products including digital and social media
• demonstrated knowledge of policy development and political decision making processes and protocols
• 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
• computer proficiency to conduct research, manage budgets, develop communications products, conduct research and communicate with internal and external partners (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Microsoft Outlook)

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 and editing skills to translate complex information into clear, easy to understand language
• the ability to develop and present communications and issues strategies senior decision makers
• public relations skills with an understanding of a range of ethnic, cultural and other identifiable communities

Research and Analytical skills

• You have research and analytical skills to provide thorough, accurate environmental assessment as part of the strategic communications planning and implementation process
• You can identify and analyze attitudes, emerging issues and trends, and their relevance to current processes and policies

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• 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.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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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.