Strategic Communications Specialist

7 days ago

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team at the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board. As a key member of our communications team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications plans to promote the Board's mission, values, and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic communications plans to promote the Board's mission, values, and initiatives
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including staff, parents, Trustees, and community partners
  • Provide strategic communications advice and counsel to senior administration, Trustees, and Board department staff
  • Research and analyze environmental trends and emerging issues to proactively manage communications services
  • Identify and monitor issues within the Board, media, Catholic community, and Ministry of Education that have implications for the Board and its stakeholders
  • Develop and implement a variety of internal and external digital publications and promotional communications, reflecting the Board's values and mission
  • Attend regular Board meetings, standing and special advisory committee meetings as required
  • Plan, support, and coordinate a variety of special Board events
  • Coordinate and manage the Board and school websites and handle Board and school social media outreach
Requirements
  • University degree or related certification in corporate communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism
  • Five years' related employment experience, showing progressively more responsibility and on-the-job success
  • Proven professional experience in the digital environment, social media, and excellent knowledge of related tools, applications, and various platforms
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic education system and a commitment to supporting its traditions, practices, and philosophy
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and strategic communication planning skills
  • An exemplary level of professionalism, initiative, and respect for confidentiality
  • Highly organized, and the ability to work under high pressure, tight timelines, and to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member with strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience in media relations, issues management, special and large group events, and print production
  • Understanding of the public sector, Catholic education, and educational issues in general
  • Proficiency in French is a definite asset
  • Proven photography skills
  • Comfortable working with a variety of platforms including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Office Suite, Google Suite, SharePoint, as well as learning digital publishing services such as Adobe Creative Suite, Metricool, Canva, and the Board's communication tool, Edsby
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary
  • A comprehensive benefits package administered through a provincial benefits trust plan
  • A non-union, permanent full-time, in-person position

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