Department Communications Advisor - Newmarket, Canada - York Region

York Region

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Newmarket, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary

Approximate length of assignment, in months

Type of Position
- a Replacement

Start Date
Immedidate
Salary
Per hour
Salary

Grade
- $ $52.0

Department
York Region > Corporate Services > Planning&Economic Development
Location
Economic Strategy Yonge Street
Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
Job Description (E)

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing and providing department communication advice, supporting the department's media relations, issues management and stakeholder relations efforts; and providing support for corporate-wide initiatives, programs, special projects and communications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Collaborates with corporate stakeholders and follows the corporate strategic leadership, planning and direction related to this function, supports the development and implementation of corporate initiatives, programs, processes, policies and protocols.
Provides advice to determine strategic approaches to internal and external communications, media relations, and issues management.
Researches and supports the development and delivery of communication strategies, programs and services.
Leads the development and implementation of campaigns, events and tactics aimed at increasing stakeholder awareness and advancing the delivery of Department programs.
Monitors and evaluates communication plans, identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, makes recommendations and implements options.
Develops departmental presentations and/or speaking notes, briefing material, reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Develops and executes print and digital communications materials including media releases, briefing notes, key messages etc. as required.
Supports the management team in taking complex information and identifying ways to make it relatable and easily understood for different audiences.
Works with staff to develop creative content for print, web, enewsletter social media and other media

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of a University Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three (3) years' communication experience in the development and delivery of strategic communication plans, executivelevel communications support and advice, issues management, internal communications and stakeholder relations.
Strong knowledge of communication practices and theory, including strategic communications, issues management, internal communications best practices, traditional and social media.
Highly developed writing, editing and presenting skills, using plain language best practices and Canadian Press Style Guide.
Demonstrated experience fostering cooperative and collaborative working relationships and leading multiple projects.
Experience dealing with confidential materials and exercising good judgement and discretion in dealing with politically sensitive and confidential matters.
Demonstrated knowledge, experience and ability in event planning, media relations, communications training, social media, art direction and photography.
Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
3 Scheduled Shifts
Operational Hours
Close Date
December 11, 2023

- # of Hires Needed

Union

CUPE 905 York Region

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