Communications Coordinator - Guelph, Canada - Ontario One Call

Ontario One Call

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Overview:

Ontario One Call acts as the communications link between buried infrastructure owners and individuals who are planning to dig in the province of Ontario, and regulates the public locate industry.

In 2012, the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act was passed, which stipulates that by law, anyone in the province of Ontario must contact Ontario One Call before they dig.

In addition, Ontario One Call operates a contact centre and is responsible for public education, industry outreach, and compliance.

As a service oriented regulator, Ontario One Call is focused on guiding construction, infrastructure and excavation industries towards creating efficiencies and improvements across the province.

Ontario One Call is a not-for-profit governed by a Board of Directors representative of the underground infrastructure and excavation industries.

Core Values:

At Ontario One Call, we are Reliable Experts who Care.

Reliable We are dependable and accessible

Experts We have the mindset to lead innovation

Caring We ensure the safety and well-being in our communities.

Do you have what it takes to join our team?

Position Overview:

The Communications Coordinator provides communications support related to Social Media, internal and external communications, education and training support.

They may also pull together reports to support Compliance activities, prepare surveys to gather stakeholder feedback and assist in arranging meetings and events.

If bilingual this role may also support French Translations.

This position reports to the Communications Manager and is located at the Guelph location at 104 Cooper Drive in Guelph, Ontario.

Ontario One Call has a hybrid work model with staff dividing their workweek between in-office and at-home work as per company policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support Social media monitoring, posting
Support our internal communications strategy
Work with internal teams to implement internal communications
Support external communications strategy, planning, and implementation (posts, articles, eblasts)
Support in updating the website on a regular basis
Written materials
Working with agencies
Coordinating internal departments for materials
Publishing, printing, and posting to the website

Education Support

Trade Shows, Materials brochures, post cards, etc, and Courses
Develop and implement Stakeholder Surveys to align with MOU and needs of Ontario One Call
Support French Translations
Develop bilingual materials to support dig safe and click before you dig materials
Website o Government materials
Stakeholder resources
Support with Internal compliance
Ensure reports, documents, procedures align with MOU and privacy standards
Support content creation, and event coordination
Arrange stakeholder meetings to develop dig safe and click before you dig materials, messages, and events
Other duties as may be assigned by the Communications Manager

Qualifications:

Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
Tech savvy with experience maintaining a social media presence, blog or other professional writing. _Portfolio samples are appreciated_
Strong time management, ability to meet deadlines and adapt to a fastpaced environment with priorities constantly changing
Ability to work independently as well as participate and function effectively on a team
Strong communications skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences
Excellent computer skills, proficiency with MS Office Suite products, and ability to learn new software would be a great asset
Highly organized with the ability to adapt to rapid change

Education & Experience:

Post Secondary education in Communications, Media, Journalism, Business Administration or related field of study
2 years experience working in a communications related role
Knowledge of construction, utilities, safety, and the regulatory environment in Ontario for worker safety is an asset

Rewards:

Starting salary of $49,000 $54,000/annum dependent on qualifications and experience.
Extensive health, dental and life insurance benefits.
Highly engaged workforce and excellent workplace culture.
Diverse and inclusive environment.
Collaborative team.
New, clean and bright facility.

As a precondition to employment, all potential new employees will be required to provide satisfactory employment references and successfully complete a criminal background check prior to or at any time following hire.

Ontario One Call is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.