If you are an effective communicator with strong relationship building, project management, writing and strategic communications skills and experience, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Infrastructure.
We are looking for a seasoned communicator who demonstrates leadership, political acuity, and strong problem-solving skills. In this role, you will lead, develop and implement strategic communications plans and products to tell the infrastructure story across the province.
The ideal candidate will also have a proven track record in delivering excellent client service and providing strategic communications advice to senior management. Apply today to make a meaningful impact!
About the job
In this position, you will:
• lead the planning and implementation of communication strategies and public relations activities for various infrastructure projects, initiatives and programs.
• develop and manage approvals for communications products, such as snapshots, one pagers, speeches, Minister's quotes, news releases, statements and presentations, often under tight timelines.
• provide strategic advice and deliver excellent client service to the Minister's Office, Deputy Minister's Office and senior management on high-profile communication strategies.
• use your project management skills to successfully lead the planning and delivery of communications projects and deliverables, working with various internal and external partners and stakeholders.
What you bring to the team
Strategic communications knowledge:
You can demonstrate:
• an understanding of theories, principles and practices of current communications and marketing, as well as relevant legislation to provide strategic communications advice and services.
• an understanding of communications planning and implementation to develop and propose strategies.
• the ability to utilize communications, social/digital media, marketing and public relations tactics to develop and deliver communications and distribute policy and program information.
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
You can demonstrate:
• the ability to conduct environmental scans and monitor and analyze performance for current and future communications strategies, activities and approaches.
• analytical skills and techniques to evaluate complex problems and gauge media and public opinion trends and reactions.
• the ability to assess situations, anticipate risks and determine appropriate response/action for strategic communications initiatives.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
You can demonstrate:
• the ability to prepare/edit materials and convey information in a clear, concise manner to the appropriate target audience.
• political acuity and the ability to understand the government's priorities.
• proven judgment, tact and diplomacy to handle urgent, highly sensitive and confidential matters.
• relationship management, advisory, consultation and negotiation skills to gain consensus on communications strategies and programs from a diverse group of stakeholders.
Project management and leadership skills:
You can demonstrate:
• project management skills and experience to develop project plans, manage timelines and complete deliverables within strict timelines.
• leadership skills to lead and coordinate working groups and external service providers.
• the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are 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 29 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 modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services