Communications Officer

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada Skilled Trades Ontario Métiers spécialisés Ontario Full time

Position Title: Communications Officer

Position Type: Full-Time/Permanent

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job Band: 5

Salary Range: $26.26 to $33.31/hour

Hours of work: 36.25 hr/week

Reporting to: Manager, Corporate Communications

This posting is applicable to: Internal/External Applicants

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades certification in Ontario, which includes:

  • Establishing apprenticeship programs, including training standards, curriculum standards and certification exams.
  • Assessing experience and qualifications of individuals who have not completed an apprenticeship program in Ontario.
  • Issuing Certificates of Qualification in all trades with certifying exams.
  • Renewing Certificates of Qualification in compulsory trades.
  • Maintaining a Public Register of people authorized to work in compulsory trades.
  • Conducting research in relation to apprenticeship and the trades.

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is seeking a Communications Officer to support in delivering on-brand marketing and communications products and materials, including media relations support and engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the creation of communications and marketing products including: speaking/briefing notes, information/decision notes, media releases, presentation decks, media tracking reports, website copy, marketing copy, correspondence for senior STO staff and other products, as required.
  • Regularly monitor media for relevant coverage potential opportunities
  • Ensure that all copy writing stays consistent with our brand.
  • Edit content created by team members.
  • Support the overall marketing objectives of STO both externally and internally.
  • Assist with the drafting of responses to a range of media including social media and public inquiries regarding STO; proactively pitch media opportunities for STO’s CEO; provide consistent messaging and responses to issues and effectively communicate and promote announcements, events and plans including strategies for the use of social media.
  • Monitor social media channels and provide responses to posts directed to STO.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • University degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
  • Proven years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing and/or media relations.
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills.
  • Able to meet tight deadlines and execute flawlessly on projects in a fast-paced, often pressured environment.

Knowledge of:

  • Communications and marketing methods, techniques and best practices in order to prepare reports, briefs, speeches, presentations and press releases.
  • STO programs, policies, terminology, and the strategic directions and mandate to ensure content meet the needs of STO.
  • Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
  • Canva, Asana, SharePoint etc.

Skills Include:

  • Verbal communication skills to provide consultative and communications advice and expertise across the organization for the planning, development and implementation of communication plans and products.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills to ensure departmental tasks are kept on track.
  • Knowledgeable in the use of Social Media.
  • Strong writing and editing skills to review draft reports, briefs, speeches, presentations, etc.

*This job is represented by OPSEU

*Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those whose skills, knowledge, and experience most closely match the requirements of the position.

Skilled Trades Ontario embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Skilled Trades Ontario’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Skilled Trades Ontario. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Skilled Trades Ontario is an equal opportunity employer.

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