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SENIOR ISSUES AND MEDIA ADVISOR
Organization:
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Division:
Deputy Minister's Office - Communications Services Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract for 12 months with possibility of extension
Job Code:
02707 - Information Officer 4
Salary:
$1,422.92 - $1,773.85 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you enjoy working in the fast-paced world of media relations and issues management planning? If so, consider joining the dynamic communications team supporting the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) to provide media relations, strategic communications and issues management advice.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a member of a busy issues and media relations team, you will:
• provide media relations and issues management support
• monitor, anticipate, analyze and manage emerging issues
• provide strategic senior level communications expertise, consultative advice and guidance
• plan and coordinate implementation of communications plans and marketing strategies
• lead communications planning for the ministry's business planning process and annual strategic communications planning process
• liaise between Cabinet Office Communications and ministry Corporate Policy Secretariat
How do I qualify?
Media relations and issues management experience:
• You have demonstrated experience applying communications and planning theory and techniques, and methods with specialization in media relations principles and best practices.
• You have demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate the implementation of communications strategies and plans.
• You have excellent judgement and political acuity to develop communications strategies that are consistent with corporate direction and deal with politically sensitive and contentious issues.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of new media and web communications.
Communication and relationship management skills:
• You have excellent written communication skills to write and edit strategic communications plans, news releases, fact sheets, speeches, and backgrounders.
• You have oral communication and consultation skills to provide advice to senior management and act as communications expert on ministry and inter-ministerial teams.
• You have relationship management, conflict management and partnership skills to develop long-term relationships with clients.
Project management and leadership skills:
• You have excellent project management and leadership skills to effectively plan, organize, execute, monitor, and evaluate communications projects.
Time management and organizational skills:
• You have excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure with frequently changing and competing priorities and ability to plan and coordinate the implementation of communications strategies and plans.
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
• You have demonstrated research, analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, analyze and advise on potential, emerging and existing contentious issues, develop and implement a strategic response.
• You can resolve problems and anticipate courses of action.
Computer skills:
• You are proficient using a computer and associated software such as Word and Internet/Intranet.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 99 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Communications; Marketing and Creative Services
Posted on:
Friday, April 20, 2018
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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, May 4, 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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