The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), an arm's-length agency of the Ministry of Education, requires your expertise and bilingualism in the application of marketing and communication principles and practices to promote the policies, programs and initiatives of the Agency.
**Amended: Closing date has been extended to July 25, 2022
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About the job
• research and produce a range of communications, promotional and training materials and tools for educational assessment programs and services (e.g. brochures, news releases, publications, fact sheets and media advisories)
• identify and analyze communication requirements related to key ministry policies, programs, legislation and services
• conduct research on, anticipate and identify emerging issues
• coordinate a variety of projects and special events in support of educational assessment promotion, including managing arrangements and resolving issues
• lead the development of a strategic framework by developing plans and strategies for new media business direction
• develop corporate policies, procedures, processes and standards for electronic communication systems (e.g. document design, electronic format, publishing standards, etc.)
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
Communications expertise:
• You have knowledge of communication theory, methods and techniques, trends and standards to apply strategic internal and electronic web communications practices.
• You can develop strategies and plans to promote and communicate educational assessments, events, products and services.
• You have familiarity with writing web content, and communications materials and are able to manage and maintain websites.
Research and analytical skills:
You can:
• perform environmental scans and identify issues of concern, and identify communication strategies in response to politically sensitive issues
• review and edit communications material for review by manager and political staff
• lead the development of framework for new media products and services
• establish and monitor metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of products and campaigns
Communication and consultation skills:
You can:
• prepare and edit materials (e.g. briefing notes, memoranda, letters) and convey information and ministry position in a clear and concise manner
• advise senior management on communication strategies for sensitive or contentious issues and new media technology
Project management skills:
• You have project management skills to coordinate ministry-wide special projects, events and conferences.