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Communications Coordinator
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary ( up to 12 months)
Job Code:
6A005 - Communications06
Salary:
$71,243.00 - $104,983.00 Per Year
Are you an innovative strategic communications professional? Do you excel at conveying information in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing, and enjoy writing a variety of communications materials?
If so, bring your expertise to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Communications Branch at the Ministry of the Attorney General. This is an opportunity to support initiatives dedicated to informing Ontarians about the mandate and work of the SIU.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• manage the planning, development and implementation of communication strategies (including social media), programs and initiatives to position, promote and communicate the role and activities of the SIU
• contribute to and assist with the planning, input and production of the SIU Annual Report and prepare a range of resource materials such as policy recommendations, speeches, brochures, news releases, media advisories and SIU information packages
• plan and manage all phases of a variety of high profile and sensitive projects, such as market launches of both private and public sector nature
• assist with and contribute to the development and implementation of community outreach products, services and strategies (including providing back-up to the SIU's Outreach Coordinator/s as required) to manage effective relationships between the SIU and a broad range of ethnic, cultural and community groups, including the police.
How do I qualify?
Technical Skill and Knowledge:
• You demonstrate knowledge of communications theory, principles and practices, and media/public relations to analyze opportunities, synthesize issues and interpret business context to develop communications plans and recommendations
• You demonstrate knowledge of issues management, community outreach and events planning critical to the coordination of SIU's communications activities
• You have public relations skills with an understanding of a range of ethnic, cultural and other identifiable communities, including the police
You are knowledgeable of the workings of the justice system in general, and the criminal justice system in particular
Research, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
• You are able to interpret, identify and implement a communications approach to manage an issue or communicate an initiative
• You can identify and analyze attitudes, emerging issues and trends, and their relevance to current SIU initiatives and policy development
• You demonstrate the ability to research and analyze information to determine issues that may be contentious and recommend appropriate response
Interpersonal and Influencing Skills:
• You demonstrate excellent written and oral communications to develop communications and issues strategies, conduct meetings, provide advice, make presentations and communicate with clients, stakeholders and other ministry partners
• You demonstrate diplomacy and relationship management skills to develop and maintain effective partnerships with various stakeholders
• You demonstrate discretion to handle a wide range of complex issues which have media attention and often require immediate response to avoid potential controversy or emergency
Leadership Skills:
• You demonstrate leadership and motivational skills to encourage participation, interact/work with colleagues, senior management, other ministry and OPS project teams in joint communications efforts
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5090 Commerce Blvd, Mississauga, Central Region, Enhanced – CPIC Check, Local Police Check
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Communications; Marketing and Creative Services
Posted on:
Friday, May 25, 2018
Note:
- 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-AG-120702/18
Frequently required to work beyond normal hours (including weekends)
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, June 8, 2018 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
