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Communications Advisor (Department Communications Advisor)

Communications Advisor (Department Communications Advisor)

The Regional Municipality of YorkYonge Street Newmarket, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$48.82–CA$53.06 hourly
Job description

POSITION PURPOSE :

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Special Projects, is responsible for providing strategic communications advice to clients; supporting the development of strategic communications plans; creating executive-level speaking notes and presentations; developing communications approach and content for digital media including social media, intranet and corporate website; developing and executing event plans to support clients and department; supporting the department’s media relations, issues management and stakeholder relations efforts; providing support for corporate-wide initiatives, programs, special projects and communications for the assigned client groups.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides communications counsel to client groups to determine strategic approaches to internal and external communications, media relations, employee engagement and issues management.
  • Supports the Manager in the development and delivery of departmental communication strategies, programs and services, which includes providing executive communications support to the Commissioner, as needed.
  • Provides key inputs in the creation and implementation of communications plans and strategies to support corporate events / initiatives, creates media releases and online communication content.
  • Conducts research on best practices to support effective communications, as required.
  • Drafts and edits copy for communication materials following plain language principles.
  • Reviews copy to ensure consistency of departmental messaging.
  • Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch, department and corporate goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Successful completion of a University Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge of communication practices and theory, including strategic communications, issues management, internal communications best practices, traditional and social media.
  • Highly developed skills in writing, editing and presenting, using plain language best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience fostering cooperative and collaborative working relationships, leading multiple projects, overcoming change and adversity.
  • Experience dealing with confidential materials and exercising good judgement and discretion in dealing with politically sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Proven political acuity and skills to respond to and deescalate issues.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience and ability in event planning, media relations, communications training, social media, art direction and photography.
  • Understanding of York Region, the nine local municipalities, municipal government and the programs and services provided to the public.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Legislation, Standards, Acts and Regulations.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.