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    Senior Officer, Communications - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

    City of Ottawa
    City of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    6 days ago

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    1 Full time Temporary - Up to 1 year
    Description

    Requisition ID: 12853
    Department: Public Info & Media Relations
    Service: Media Relations&Legislative Sup Service
    Branch: Media Relations Branch
    Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
    Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
    Affiliation: CIPP
    Salary Information: $79, $97,111.56 annually (2022 rates of pay)
    Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
    City: Ottawa, ON
    Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
    Application Close: 16/05/2024

    JOB SUMMARY

    The mandate of Public Information and Media Relations (PIMR) is to ensure communications efforts are aligned with the City's priorities and plans while providing strategic communications advice and support to the programs, services and initiatives of the corporation. PIMR delivers strategic communications by: aligning and integrating communications initiatives across the corporation; leveraging new and innovative information channels and technologies, e.g., social media and rich media (video); supporting Council and departments with legislative and policy communications; and managing the City's emergency communications in support of the Office of Emergency Management.

    You are responsible for the planning, development and coordination of comprehensive public education, awareness and corporate communications initiatives. You also provide strategic communications advice and support for integrated corporate initiatives and events.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Completion of 4 year university degree in communications, journalism or public relations, or related field

    Minimum of 3 years of related experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing and/or media relations

    KNOWLEDGE

  • Effective communication tactics and techniques using traditional and web-based channels
  • Trends in communications industry and approaches
  • Microsoft Office and related software such as Adobe InDesign suite
  • Photography and videography
  • Local and current events
  • Effective media relations
  • City governance, initiatives, programs and service
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

    • COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to prepare comprehensive communications strategies
  • Ability to influence and inform stakeholders regarding the application of communications tactics and techniques
  • Effective verbal communications, writing and editing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to liaise with graphic designers, printers, translators, advertising agencies, etc.
  • Ability to organize promotional and media events
  • Ability to be creative and think logically
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • Ability to work directly with City staff, elected officials and senior management
  • Ability to identify issues in the public domain
  • Demonstrate good judgment, tact, discretion, diplomacy, creativity and initiative
  • Positive attitude
  • Self-motivated
  • Organized and dependable
  • Works effectively in high pressure situations
  • Interest in current events and public affairs

    • WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing; Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
  • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

    • We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

    The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
    Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

    The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.

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