Are you interested in joining a dynamic communications team that plays a part in helping Ontario students access postsecondary education, feel supported during their studies, and successfully transition to the workforce? Do you have a passion for spotlighting the innovative work of Ontario researchers to demonstrate how their discoveries are benefiting Ontarians and the provincial economy? Are you a strategic communications thinker with strong writing skills and a proven track record of developing positive, long-term relationships with colleagues and sector stakeholders? If so, here is an exciting opportunity for you in the role of Senior Information Officer with the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.
About the job
You will:
• act as the key communications contact for assigned areas of responsibility
• develop and implement a wide range of high profile, internal and external communications projects
• advise senior staff in the planning and implementation of communication strategies, issues management, media and public relations activities
• research and write a wide range of communications products
What you bring to the team
Communications Planning Skills:
• You have expert knowledge of communications principles and practices, journalism and public relations.
• You have demonstrated strategic planning and conceptualization skills to proactively manage assigned portfolios.
• You have the ability to develop complex, short and long-term communications strategies and plans.
• You have political acuity to develop communication strategies that are consistent with corporate direction.
Project and Time Management Skills:
• You have developed excellent project management skills to lead large-scale projects.
• You have proven coordination skills to successfully achieve goals and deliverables.
• You can demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure with frequently changing and competing priorities.
Communication Skills:
• You have strong written communication skills to develop and prepare complex communication products including news releases, fact sheets, speeches, writing for the web and social media.
• You have excellent oral communication, consultation and presentation skills to provide advice to senior management and act as a communications expert on ministry and inter-ministerial teams.
• You have proven interpersonal, conflict management and partnership skills to develop long-term relationships with clients.
Other Important Skills:
• You have excellent judgement when dealing with politically sensitive and contentious issues.
• You are proficient using a computer and associated software such as word-processing, e-mail, database and Internet/Intranet.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you're excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment