Public Engagement and Events Coordinator

5 months ago


Toronto, Canada Ministry of Transportation Full time

The Ministry of Transportation is seeking an accomplished events professional to lead, plan, and execute high-profile media conferences, photo ops, tours, video shoots and more. This role is instrumental in shaping the ministry's engagement with stakeholders, showcasing its priorities, and promoting awareness for ministry programs and public services. This will require regular travel throughout the province in locations with limited access to public transportation.

The position requires a proven level of political acumen to interact with and support a Minister and senior government officials, as well as proficiency in media relations. If your skillset includes outstanding attention to detail, organizational and planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while building and maintaining relationships with colleagues, senior leaders, and vendors, this could be the job for you.

About Andrew:
Andrew is a people-focused leader with a track record of delivering outstanding results. He has more than 12 years' experience in strategic and digital communications within the Ontario Public Service. His coaching, problem solving and collaboration skills as a manager have helped MTO's digital unit establish a reputation for being a top performing team.

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this role, you will:

- Develop and maintain a ministry events strategy, framework, and protocols to support ministry goals
- Plan and lead tour strategies, public events, photo ops and video shoots, ensuring they align with corporate objectives and provide strategic communications advice
- Conduct briefing for minister's staff and stakeholders, lead the coordination and execution of events and tours and provide onsite support
- Research and evaluate emerging public/media issues, recommending proactive event planning
- Ensure event and tour strategies align with the broader corporate context and participate in broader communications planning
- Establish comprehensive e-binders for tours and events, event notes, event location proposals and other and briefing materials, and coordinate logístical activities
- Conduct briefings for stakeholders and accompany officials to events, ensuring effective execution and providing support
- Maintain contact with stakeholders, assess needs, and advise on event planning
- Coordinate event suppliers, manage budgets, and evaluate service providers
- Contribute to communications strategies, focusing on events and tours
- Build effective relationships with external stakeholders and internal teams
- Provide input into medium and long-term planning exercises to seize opportunities

**How do I qualify?**:
**Stakeholder Engagement and Event Planning Skills**:

- You have the ability to identify key stakeholders, trends, and interests to ensure that events are planned with relevance and credibility

**Communication Skills**:

- You demonstrate political acuity and verbal communication skills in providing strategic advice to senior officials and engaging with stakeholders
- You demonstrate written communication and editing skills for preparing briefings and event materials
- You have the ability to translate technical material into accessible language
- You possess strong interpersonal skills fostering effective partnerships and relationships

**Strategic Thinking and Project Management Skills**:

- You can demonstrate strong attention to detail, and organization while effectively managing competing priorities
- You can demonstrate proactive analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills for identifying and resolving issues
- You can demonstrate experience troubleshooting and problem solving in high-pressure situations and on tight deadlines

**Procurement and Budget Management Skills**:

- You have experience in securing vendors, including audiovisual suppliers, and managing logistics for events

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions
- **Schedule**:

- 6**Category**:

- Communications; Marketing and Creative Services**Posted on**:

- Tuesday, March 12, 202



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