Communications Advisor

3 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada Town of Oakville Full time

**Job Details**
Temporary Full-Time (Non-Union)

**Posting Status**
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

**Duration**:
This is a 1 year contract opportunity

**Closing Date**:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on** February 28, 2024.**
We offer:

- A hybrid work environment
- A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things
- An optional defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
- Contract employee benefits package

Reporting to the manager, Corporate Communications, the communications advisor is responsible for supporting the communications team in developing and executing strategic communication activities that build, promote and protect the town’s brand. The communications advisor understands and commits to the town’s vision, mission and values.

**As a communications advisor you will**:

- Work collaboratively with the communications team to develop and implement communications strategies for specific town initiatives.
- Foster and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders both internal and external to the organization
- Provide communications advice and support to clients including event planning, media relations, internal communications, print coordination, marketing, and online communications.
- Manage collateral development from inception to completion, including research, concept development, writing
- Monitoring media coverage and identifying potential and emerging issues
- Coordinate responses to media inquiries, plan and manage media opportunities and provide on-site media support as required.
- Review and edit materials for consistency of style, format, readability and accessibility.
- Plan or support the execution of some internal and external events for clients
- Exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues or materials.
- Perform general administration and other duties as assigned.

**How do I qualify?**

You have a university degree, diploma and/or post graduate certificate in communications or a related field along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing, journalism and/or related field. Your formal education is augmented by experience and competence in the duties and skills such as communications planning and execution, media relations, social media, internal communications, public engagement and issues management.

You also have exceptional writing and editorial skills simplifying and communicating complex information into compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences. You have worked with senior staff and Council and can work independently with mínimal direction.

In addition, your experience includes:

- Exercising sound judgment and evidence-based decision making in demanding or stressful situations, responding decisively and quickly to emerging opportunities or risks; being cognizant of decisions that may have political, social or cultural sensitivities;
- Demonstrating values and ethics in personal behaviour in keeping with corporate values; maintaining confidentiality and being accountable for your actions establishing inclusive, cooperative approaches with all staff - peers, junior and senior staff, and internal and external clients;
- Planning and adjusting work based on priorities and seeking clarification and direction as appropriate; setting priorities and making the most of time available;
- Making well-thought-out recommendations to management;

**Core Knowledge Required for Success**:

- You are an experienced professional with a comprehensive knowledge of:

- Writing clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles current practices, trends, technology and information relevant to corporate communications; including social media and other online communication tools
- CP style
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools
- Familiarity with graphic design software e.g., InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop.

DATED: February 15, 2024

**We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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