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Amended - Information Officer
Organization:
Ontario Human Rights Commission
Division:
Communications & Issues Management
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary - duration up to 12 months
Job Code:
02703 - Information Officer 2
Salary:
$1,275.11 - $1,506.33 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
**AMENDED** Posting timeline: This posting will continue to be advertised as seen and available for applicant submission from April 2, 2020 to May 1, 2020**
Are you an experienced digital communications professional? Do you have strong communications planning skills with experience designing creative communications strategies? If so, consider this exciting opportunity where you will provide digital and strategic communications expertise to support the Ontario Human Rights Commission's (OHRC) mandate to promote, protect and advance respect for human rights and to identify and promote the elimination of discriminatory practices.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• plan and coordinate the publication and distribution of digital and print communication materials including the OHRC's website
• contribute to the OHRC's social media strategy and implementation
• identify new or changing communication requirements
• evaluate and report on the effectiveness of digital and publication distribution in the context of the OHRC's communication objectives
• support public education activities through planning, coordinating or delivering information through email, social media and representing the OHRC at a variety of functions.
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge:
• You demonstrate knowledge of digital communications, including HTML, Java, javascript, webpage design, web design tools (e.g. Drupal), online communication technology and common office software (e.g. MS Office, desktop publishing and design software, internet, e-mail), to prepare documents and coordinate the dissemination of information efficiently and effectively
• You demonstrate knowledge of communication methods and techniques and practices
• You have knowledge of accepted writing and editing techniques, standards and practices to write copy for OHRC publications (e.g. newsletters, pamphlets), organize text, select writing styles, and edit copy.
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
• You have analytical and problem solving skills to ensure accuracy and compliance in communications process and content
• You have analytical skills to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the OHRC website
• You have analytical and problem solving skills to resolve production and scheduling issues to ensure on-time delivery of communications materials
• You can analyze feedback or other usage data, and produce regular and ad hoc reports for management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You demonstrate written communication skills to write and edit a variety of communications materials describing programs, services, new initiatives and achievements in plain language
• You have oral communication skills to discuss production/publication needs, communication objectives and deliver information to individuals and community organizations
• You have interpersonal skills to coordinate and work in a team environment.
Planning and Organizational Skills:
• You demonstrate planning, organization and coordination skills to plan and implement production/creative services and resolve problems to meet strict quality standards and deadlines
• You can maintain contact databases and electronic mailing lists, and manage inventory databases to ensure accurate distribution of publications.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 180 Dundas St W, Suite 900, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Communications; Marketing and Creative Services
Posted on:
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Note:
- 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. - C-AG-148000/20
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 1, 2020 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
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.
