Team Lead, Strategic Communications - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism

Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you an effective communicator with experience in leadership, project management and strategic communications planning?

Consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, where you will provide communications expertise for a variety of initiatives to foster a more diverse, inclusive province where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: You will:

Provide team leadership to communications staff, monitoring and coordinating the flow of work and ensure timely completion.
Provide strategic advice and support to the Minister, Deputy Minister and senior management on strategic communications initiatives.
Lead the planning, development and implementation of a broad range of strategic communications projects, campaigns and initiatives.
Provide advice to senior ministry staff on strategic communications, public and media relations, and marketing campaigns related to policy initiatives and program changes.
Develop and maintain client relationships in support of ministry programs, services, goals and priorities.
Act for the Manager, Strategic Communications and Implementation during absences.

How do I qualify?:

Leadership and project management skills:

You have leadership skills to motivate team members and provide technical direction, coaching, guidance, orientation and training.
You can oversee the completion of work and provide feedback on strategic communications products.
You can monitor and coordinate workflow and recommend process changes to promote productivity and improve performance
You have proven project management skills to lead and coordinate all phases of strategic communications projects and ensure successful completion.

Strategic communications experience:

You have experience developing strategic communications plans to support core business goals, initiatives and priorities.
You have knowledge of digital and social media platforms to incorporate into strategic communications plans, programs, and initiatives.
You have the ability to quickly gain knowledge of government and ministry priorities, core businesses, mandate and goals and relevant legislation.

Communications and interpersonal skills:

You have effective oral and written communications skills to articulate and simplify complex policy/legislation for public and media audiences.
You can prepare and edit a diverse range of communications materials and recommendations for various audiences.
You have proven relationship management skills to develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and ministry partners.
You can provide strategic advice and guidance to senior management, create and present communications materials for senior officials to make informed decisions.

Analytical skills:

You have research and analysis skills to lead and conduct research and environmental scans on strategic communications trends, developments and best practices.
You can develop performance measurement mechanisms for postimplementation evaluation of programs and initiatives.
You have strategic thinking skills to conceptualize responses and solutions to complicated issues, problems and opportunities involving a multitude of stakeholders.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

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