Communications Advisor - Newmarket, Canada - York Region

York Region

Verified Company

Newmarket, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Special Projects, is responsible for providing strategic communications advice to clients; supporting the development of strategic communications plans; creating executive-level speaking notes and presentations; developing communications approach and content for digital media including social media, intranet and corporate website; developing and executing event plans to support clients and department; supporting the department's media relations, issues management and stakeholder relations efforts; providing support for corporate-wide initiatives, programs, special projects and communications for the assigned client groups.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides communications counsel to client groups to determine strategic approaches to internal and external communications, media relations, employee engagement and issues management.
Supports the Manager in the development and delivery of departmental communication strategies, programs and services, which includes providing executive communications support to the Commissioner, as needed.
Provides key inputs in the creation and implementation of communications plans and strategies to support corporate events / initiatives, creates media releases and online communication content.
Conducts situation analyses to help inform strategic approach to complex communications issues, projects or campaigns.
Evaluates the effectiveness of communication plans and programs and makes recommendations for improvement, including media monitoring.
Monitors communication projects budgets, outputs and deliverable of department specific communication programs for quality and value.
Participates on committees, working groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned.
Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
Depending upon the project, represents the Department/Branch with both internal and external stakeholders and is responsible for ensuring representation aligns with Regional messaging and brand.
Works closely with the Corporate Communications Branch to ensure continuity of communication services in accordance with Regional standards.
Liaises with internal and external stakeholders and makes recommendations for communicationrelated efficiencies, opportunities and partnerships

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a University Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three (3) years communication experience in the development and delivery of strategic communication plans, executive communications support and advice, issues management, internal communications and stakeholder relations.
Strong knowledge of communication practices and theory, including strategic communications, issues management, internal communications best practices, traditional and social media.
Highly developed skills in writing, editing and presenting, using plain language best practices.
Demonstrated experience fostering cooperative and collaborative working relationships, leading multiple projects, overcoming change and adversity.
Experience dealing with confidential materials and exercising good judgement and discretion in dealing with politically sensitive and confidential matters.