Media and Communications Officer

3 weeks ago


Burlington, Canada Royal Botanical Gardens Full time

Located at the head of Lake Ontario and within the municipalities of Burlington and Hamilton, Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada and one of the nation’s earliest nature sanctuaries. Comprising some 2700 acres of protected wetlands, botanical collections, parkland and display gardens, and within easy access of millions of nature-starved urban citizens, RBG dedicates its expertise in horticulture, conservation, science and education to connect people, plants and place for the purpose of nurturing and preserving healthy growing life on our planet. RBG directs its efforts, and seeks the support of individuals and organizations, to realize its vision of a world in which everyone is awake to the beauty, diversity and necessity of plants, and from that consciousness more actively works together to protect and preserve plant species and habitats and, by extension, our planet.

Working under the general direction of the Director, Marketing and in collaboration with the marketing team and department leads, the position is responsible for:

- Leading the planning, development and implementation of creative and strategic public and media relations activities, tactics and products to ensure maximum exposure and awareness of RBG and its offerings.
- Working collaboratively with program areas within RBG to identify how best to promote their business streams and activities.
- Developing, executing and evaluating innovative promotional, media and public relations approaches and brand positioning strategies for new and existing products and offerings.
- Providing a range of communication services to build and cultivate a positive relationship between RBG and its broad spectrum of current and potential users.
- Implementing a strategic plan to maximize use of media spending to maximize exposure and reach new target audiences.
- Building and cultivating effective working relationships with all media outlets as well as destination and local/provincial partners.
- Identifying, organizing, planning, and executing promotional and public relations events to leverage opportunities.
- Monitoring and evaluating all public and media relations activities and events.

**Skills & Experience**
- Proven knowledge of and understanding with respect to the operation of a large multi-purpose (cultural, artistic, horticultural, conservation, recreational use, entertainment, food and beverage, etc.) venue/agency with a broad spectrum of business streams and target audiences.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with marketing and communication methods, approaches, techniques and practices with a focus on public relations and media affairs.
- Proven experience in delivering results through targeted public relations and media affairs activities, strategies and tactics.
- Experience with, or strong understanding of the planning, design, and management of public spaces.
- Well-developed oral and written communications skills to clearly present and share information.
- Strong analytical, strategic, project planning and project management skills, with the ability to monitor execution and results.
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills to build and cultivate effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**Working Conditions**
- Position is required to work both indoors and outdoors. Ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Required to be outdoor in varying conditions, heat, cold, rain, snow.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to engage in the natural lands and gardens when escorting media.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.

Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians Act.

We thank all those applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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