Communications Advisor Cor 23108 - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Communications Advisor

Corporate Services

Location:
Halifax, NS

Type of Employment:
Full-time, Permanent

Union Status:
Excluded/Non-union

Competition # COR 23108

Closing Date:
September 12, 2023

About Us

About Our Opportunity

The Communications Advisor develops, manages, implements, and evaluates communications plans and tactics that build internal and external awareness of NSPHA's priorities, programs, services, and initiatives, as well as activities aimed at increasing public confidence in NSPHA.

The Communications Advisor develops content for, and manages a range of communication channels, including social media, , industry blog and newsletter, presentations, information notes and briefing documents.

Graphic design skills are important.

The Communications Advisor also provides advice and coaching to staff on issues and topics and works collaboratively with Government of Nova Scotia staff specifically colleagues at Communications Nova Scotia.

Primary Accountabilities

Promotes public understanding of initiatives, programs and services by managing, producing, implementing and evaluating communication strategies, preparing written materials for public announcements and events, briefing notes and other public documents.
Working with the Director of Communications, identifies and anticipates emerging issues, and in advance of events, including news conferences and briefings for media, provides communication advice to the CEO and senior management by researching, preparing and editing a variety of communications materials, including news releases, backgrounds, fact sheets, speeches, and communication plans.
Handles incoming media inquiries as one of the prime media contacts for the organization.
Participates in working groups, committees and meetings to coordinate strategic communications and/or issues management where information must be delivered to a variety of audiences (internal and external).
Stays informed on emerging social media tools and digital technologies to support efficient and professional media services to the organization.
Proactively identifies, monitors, and builds understanding of trends and/or topics which may become issues, and undertakes action to mitigate issues in advance/proactive issue mitigation and management.
Builds partnerships with external and internal stakeholders to advance strategic communication initiatives participating in working groups, committees and meetings to coordinate strategic communications and/or issues management where information must be delivered to a variety of audiences (internal and external).
Provides backup support in the Director of Communication's absence.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in public relations or other related field, plus at least 4 years related experience.
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including senior management.
Familiar with emerging social media tools and digital technologies.
A willingness to work after hours (evenings/weekends) as needed to keep updated on issues and new information to provide timely advice to the CEO, senior management, and staff.

Assets

Experience in the public sector and/or a unionized environment
Project management experience
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 software

Equivalency

Benefits

Based on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.

Classification:
MC 20

Salary Range:
$74, $96,773.75 annually

Work Week: 35 hours

Note:
This is not a Civil Service position.
**We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self
- identify on your cover letter or resume: Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self

To Apply

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$74,441.14-$96,773.75 per year

Benefits: