Strategic Communications Specialist

2 months ago

Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time
Job Title: Communications Advisor

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Special Projects, this role is responsible for providing strategic communications advice to clients, supporting the development of communications plans, and creating executive-level speaking notes and presentations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide communications counsel to client groups to determine strategic approaches to internal and external communications, media relations, employee engagement, and issues management.
  • Support the Manager in the development and delivery of departmental communication strategies, programs, and services, including providing executive communications support to the Commissioner as needed.
  • Conduct research on best practices to support effective communications and provide key inputs in the creation and implementation of communications plans and strategies to support corporate events and initiatives.
  • Draft and edit copy for communication materials following plain language principles and review copy to ensure consistency of departmental messaging.
  • Participate on committees, work groups, task forces, and special projects as assigned and perform other duties as required in accordance with Branch, department, and corporate goals.
Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of a University Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge of communication practices and theory, including strategic communications, issues management, internal communications best practices, traditional and social media.
  • Highly developed skills in writing, editing, and presenting using plain language best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience fostering cooperative and collaborative working relationships, leading multiple projects, overcoming change and adversity.
  • Experience dealing with confidential materials and exercising good judgment and discretion in dealing with politically sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Proven political acuity and skills to respond to and de-escalate issues.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and ability in event planning, media relations, communications training, social media, art direction, and photography.
  • Understanding of York Region, the nine local municipalities, municipal government, and the programs and services provided to the public.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Legislation, Standards, Acts, and Regulations.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, and personal ownership.

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team at The Regional Municipality of York. As a key member of our Communications and Special Projects team, you will provide strategic communications advice to clients, support the development of strategic communications plans, and create executive-level speaking...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team at The Regional Municipality of York. The successful candidate will provide strategic communications advice to clients, support the development of strategic communications plans, and create executive-level speaking notes and presentations. Main...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team at The Regional Municipality of York. The successful candidate will provide strategic communications advice to clients, support the development of strategic communications plans, and create executive-level speaking notes and presentations. Main...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    7 days ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Position Overview As a key member of our Communications and Special Projects team, you will provide strategic communications advice to clients and support the development of effective communications plans. Main Responsibilities • Provide communications counsel to client groups on strategic approaches to internal and external communications, media...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    2 months ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Southlake Regional Health Centre Full time

    Job SummarySouthlake Regional Health Centre is embarking on an exciting journey to refresh and revitalize its brand positioning to champion a pride for people, place, and performance among its core audiences.The Communications Strategist plays a key role in executing Southlake's three-year communications plan, providing communications support to priority...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    2 months ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Southlake Regional Health Centre Full time

    Job SummarySouthlake Regional Health Centre is embarking on an exciting journey to refresh and revitalize its brand positioning to champion a pride for people, place, and performance among its core audiences.The Communications Strategist plays a key role in executing Southlake's three-year communications plan, providing communications support to priority...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Southlake Regional Health Centre Full time

    Job SummarySouthlake Regional Health Centre is seeking a skilled Communications Strategist to support the execution of its three-year communications plan. This 12-month maternity leave contract offers a unique opportunity to champion a pride for people, place, and performance among core audiences.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor external trends in healthcare...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    1 month ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Title: Communications AdvisorReporting to the Manager, Communications and Special Projects, this role is responsible for providing strategic communications advice to clients, supporting the development of communications plans, and creating executive-level speaking notes and presentations.Key Responsibilities:Provide communications counsel to client...

  • Strategic Communications Specialist

    1 month ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Title: Communications AdvisorReporting to the Manager, Communications and Special Projects, this role is responsible for providing strategic communications advice to clients, supporting the development of communications plans, and creating executive-level speaking notes and presentations.Key Responsibilities:Provide communications counsel to client...

  • Strategic Funding Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job SummaryReporting to the Supervisor, Debt and Investor Relations, the Strategic Funding Specialist is responsible for supporting a comprehensive and integrated funding strategy for the Region's capital program that optimizes the use of debt and reserves. This role involves administering current and future financial obligations, assisting with investors...

  • Strategic Financial Planning Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job SummaryAs a Strategic Financial Planning Specialist at The Regional Municipality of York, you will play a key role in supporting the development of a comprehensive and integrated funding strategy for the Region's capital program. This involves optimizing the use of debt and reserves, administering current and future financial obligations, and assisting...

  • Corporate Communications Specialist

    2 months ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Title: Corporate Public Relations SpecialistReporting to the Manager, Corporate Digital, Design and Public Relations, this role is responsible for conducting research to identify opportunities to profile the Region and promote its services. The successful candidate will represent the Region at public events, foster strong partnerships with internal and...

  • Corporate Communications Specialist

    2 months ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Title: Corporate Public Relations SpecialistReporting to the Manager, Corporate Digital, Design and Public Relations, this role is responsible for conducting research to identify opportunities to profile the Region and promote its services. The successful candidate will represent the Region at public events, foster strong partnerships with internal and...

  • Corporate Communications Specialist

    4 days ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Public Relations Specialist to join our team at The Regional Municipality of York. In this role, you will be responsible for promoting the Region's services and profile through various public outreach and community engagement initiatives.Main ResponsibilitiesIdentify and coordinate...

  • Corporate Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Summary: The Regional Municipality of York is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Communications Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our corporate digital, design, and public relations department, you will be responsible for conducting research to identify opportunities to profile the Region and promote its services. You will represent the...

  • Corporate Communications Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Title: Corporate Public Relations SpecialistReporting to the Manager, Corporate Digital, Design and Public Relations, this role is responsible for conducting research to identify opportunities to profile the Region and promote its services. The successful candidate will represent the Region at public events and foster strong partnerships with internal...

  • Corporate Communications Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Title: Corporate Public Relations SpecialistReporting to the Manager, Corporate Digital, Design and Public Relations, this role is responsible for conducting research to identify opportunities to profile the Region and promote its services. The successful candidate will represent the Region at public events and foster strong partnerships with internal...

  • Strategic Financial Planning Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job SummaryAs a Strategic Financial Planning Specialist at The Regional Municipality of York, you will play a key role in supporting the development of a comprehensive and integrated funding strategy for the Region's capital program. This involves optimizing the use of debt and reserves, administering current and future financial obligations, and assisting...

  • Corporate Communications Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time

    Job Summary: The Regional Municipality of York is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Communications Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our corporate digital, design, and public relations department, you will be responsible for conducting research to identify opportunities to profile the Region and promote its services. This includes representing...

  • Healthcare Communications Specialist

    1 month ago

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Southlake Regional Health Centre Full time

    Job SummarySouthlake Regional Health Centre is seeking a skilled Communications Strategist to join our team on a 12-month maternity leave contract. This exciting opportunity will play a key role in refreshing and revitalizing our brand positioning to champion a pride for people, place, and performance among our core audiences.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor...