Strategic Communications Specialist

Division: Communications and Community Engagement
Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square

Job Status: Contract Position
Estimated Probable Duration: Three (3) Years
Number of Vacancies: 1
Affiliation: Non union
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: n/a
Range of Pay: Group 11 - $3,104.50 to $3,654.70 bi-weekly

The start date will follow the selection process.

Main Function: Develop and implement communications, marketing, and engagement strategies to promote the City of Greater Sudbury's (CGS) vision and strategic initiatives.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general direction of the Director of Communications and Community Engagement, with day-to-day direction from designated department or project lead.

1. Develop and implement marketing and communications plans to support the priorities and goals of the organization as related to strategic initiatives and projects.
2. Proactively identify opportunities and develop strategies to promote Greater Sudbury in relation to strategic initiatives and projects.
3. Coordinate and oversee the development of related marketing and communications.
4. Provide strategic advice on confidential projects and develop plans for successful events, announcements, and launches.
5. Coordinate and approve communication and marketing expenditures within operating budgets. Track expenditures related to the implementation of the work plan and reconcile against budgeted resources.
6. Develop engagement strategies and coordinate the production of communications and marketing materials to advance the goals of strategic initiatives and projects. This includes reports/presentations to CGS Council, senior government funding partners, regional, and external partners.
7. Support the elected officials, senior leaders and staff in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and supporting materials.
8. Develop and implement strategies for the online and digital presence of strategic initiatives and projects.
9. Plan and oversee events and materials in line with the strategic goals of the organization.
10. Negotiate and manage contracts and agreements with outside agencies to provide services in support of the work plan.
11. Work to actively promote CGS's brand identity as related to strategic initiatives, promotional activities, and enforcement of existing and future funding agreements.
12. Lead communications and public relations projects related to strategic initiatives and projects, including speaking notes for senior leaders and elected officials.
13. May be required to work outside of regular business hours and participate on an on-call rotation.
14. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable provincial legislation listed therein.
15. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• University degree in a related discipline from a recognized university with Canadian accreditation.

• Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of directly related and responsible communications, engagement, marketing, or public relations experience.

Or

Education and Training:

• College diploma in a related discipline from a recognized community college with Canadian accreditation.

• Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related and responsible communications, engagement, marketing, or public relations experience.

Knowledge Of:

• Marketing, communications and public relations principles and practices.

• Public and community engagement practices and principles.

• Strategic goals of the organization as related to economic development, investment attraction and growth.

• CGS's priorities and current and emerging issues within CGS.

• Applicable legislation and related regulations.

• Leading practices within areas of responsibility.

• Horizontal linkages to other relevant governmental levels and services as well as the private sector.

• Economic development principles and practices.

• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal politics and decision-making processes/policies.

Abilities To:

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrate superior writing skills for corporate communications, business communications and marketing.

• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations and stakeholder engagement campaigns.

• Comprehend complex information and communicate it to a variety of partner and community groups, often under deadline.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Demonstrate tact and maintain professionalism in a politically sensitive environment.

• Demonstrate political acumen and organizational awareness.

• Manage time effectively and balance conflicting demands from various partners and community groups.

• Identify and manage issues. Anticipate risks and opportunities that may impact the reputation of the organization and its goals related to economic development, investment attraction and growth.

• Demonstrate supervisory and project management abilities.

• Collaborate within a complex corporate structure and be a trusted advisor to interdepartmental teams and initiatives.

Personal Suitability:

• Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

Language:

• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.

• Excellent French verbal skills and working knowledge of written French is required for the number of positions required to deliver the service in both languages at all times.

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

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All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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