Media Relations/communications Writer - Etobicoke, Canada - Infrastructure Health and Safety Association

Infrastructure Health and Safety Association

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Etobicoke, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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JOB OPENING - POSTING #MC2023-04
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Media Relations/Communications Writer_

The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is part of Ontario's health and safety system, which includes the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and six health and safety associations.

IHSA is a leader in health and safety education. Through skills-based training, auditing, and evaluation, we provide safety solutions to those who perform high-risk activities. Our goal is to support safe and healthy workplaces free from incidents, injuries, illnesses or fatalities.

Interested in learning more about who we are and what we do? Check out our About Us video.

Why should you join our team?

Competitive salary with a definedbenefit pension plan for our employees.
Comprehensive benefits package including life insurance coverage; dental plan, extended health care, and disability leave coverage.
Support for personal and professional growth and development, tuition assistance and membership reimbursement, with an opportunity for potential career advancement.
Home office set up, start at 3weeks vacation, paid holiday shutdown, wellness days, and discounted gym membership as well.
A meaningful, rewarding, and challenging career opportunity to make a positive impact in the health and safety industry.

***:Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Communications, the Media Relations/Communications Writer plays an important and diverse role in supporting IHSA's marketing and communications strategies and objectives. The Media Relations/ Communications Writer has a range of duties and responsibilities that include the planning and executing of marketing and communications initiatives and the writing and editing of both corporate-level communications as well as technical documents/manuals and marketing materials that target general audiences. The Media Relations/Communications Writer also acts as a writer and editor for Health and Safety Magazine and is responsible for providing guidance to other writers on articles and ads, and to graphic designers on design concepts and magazine layout. Key to the Media Relations/Communications Writer role is the ability to positively impact how IHSA communicates with its different stakeholders and the members of the sectors it serves, and to do so in a manner that not only promotes IHSA services across the province of Ontario but also effectively informs and educates its key audiences.

DATE OF POSTING:
August 9, 2023

LOCATION:
Remote Work

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

SALARY:
$82, $96,665.17

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivers and facilitates health and safety training programs that adhere to current provincial and/or federal legislation that support organizational policies, procedures and objectives to a variety of participants (senior management, supervisors, and front line workers).
Manage a range of projects such as events, promotional initiatives, campaigns, etc. This includes monitoring budgets to ensure they are not exceeded and taking the lead and guiding coworkers throughout the planning and execution process.
Ensure that communications and content meet professional editorial standards and will excel at performing the different levels of required editing (structural, stylistic, copyediting, proofreading) with confidence and skill.
Other duties will include crafting clear and effective informational and marketing copy that targets specific audiences (e.g., corporate, general) and promotes IHSA's objectives and mission, and thoroughly researching and drafting copy for brochures, catalogues, magazine articles, safety manuals, advisories, ads, etc.
This role also requires contributing to the creation of IHSA's Annual Report by conducting research and working with other IHSA departments to gather appropriate data to create concise, informative sections for the Report.
Employ a diverse writing style that can effectively speak to different types of audiences with varying education levels. Of significant importance is the ability to simplify and make technical language accessible in different communication materials including notices, health and safety advisories, instructional workbooks, and a range of other technical documents from different IHSA departments.
Conduct interviews with different types of industry partners, including highprofile stakeholders and IHSA members, in a way that not only facilitates openness and trust but also demonstrates professionalism and grasp of relevant issues.
Maintain website as required and be able to serve as a backup (upload documents and emergency notices) when the Digital Media Coordinator is unavailable.
Monitor media for industry health and safety items, craft media releases, maintain relationships with trade publications and other media as well as with government and industry stakeholders.