Advisor, Executive Communications

**Job Description**:
**Advisor, Executive Communications**

**Corporate Services - Communications**

**Status**:(1) Regular Full-Time position

**Salary Range**:$100,172-$125,213 per annum

**Work mode**:Hybrid* _see below for more details about this work mode._

**Location**:10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

**Hours of work**:35 hours per week

**Who we are**: Communications advances organizational goals by providing strategies to promote and enhance Peel Region’s priorities, programs and services.

Are you a strategic communications leader with a passion for shaping public perception and driving positive change in the Housing sector? We’re looking for a dynamic professional to join our team and take the lead in developing and executing high-impact communications strategies that support and elevate the work of Housing Services.

In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for shaping and implementing communications plans that align with the Housing Team’s goals, enhance the Region’s reputation, and drive meaningful engagement with diverse stakeholders. From managing media relations to monitoring emerging trends, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community and shape the future of housing services.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:

- ** Strategic Communications Leadership**: Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of comprehensive external communications strategies that align with the priorities and business goals of Housing Services. You’ll ensure all communications initiatives support long-term growth and stakeholder engagement.
- ** External Communications Strategy**: Drive the creation and execution of external communications plans that enhance the Region’s reputation within the housing sector and beyond. You’ll implement KPIs to evaluate the impact of your efforts, ensuring continuous improvement.
- ** Media Relations & Event Management**: Take charge of managing media inquiries and crafting timely responses in collaboration with clients. You’ll also oversee key events, press conferences, and public relations opportunities, ensuring that the Housing Services message is consistently delivered with impact.
- ** Trend & Policy Monitoring**: Stay ahead of emerging federal, provincial, and municipal activities that may impact Housing Services and residents. You’ll conduct research and provide strategic communications recommendations to ensure Housing Services is well-positioned to respond.
- ** Public Opinion & Issue Analysis**: Monitor public trends, policies, and issues that could affect Housing Services. Your insights and strategic analysis will guide communication decisions and help us stay ahead of the curve.
- ** Process Improvement & Best Practices**: Analyze and recommend improvements to communication policies, strategies, and best practices. You’ll ensure that Housing Services stays at the forefront of effective communication in the sector.
- ** Audience-Centric Content Strategy**: Provide expert guidance on tailoring content to various audiences. Whether internal or external, you’ll ensure all messaging is clear, effective, and resonates with the intended audience.
- ** Impact Evaluation**: Use clear measurement and evaluation methods to assess the success of communication strategies and activities. You’ll provide actionable insights to continually improve the effectiveness of Housing Services’ communications.
- ** Consistency & Quality Assurance**: Adhere to the Communication Services Style Guide, the Canadian Press Stylebook, and Corporate Visual Identity standards. You’ll ensure all written content, from feature stories to news releases, meets the highest standards of quality and consistency.

**What the role requires**:

- University degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent professional work experience with demonstrated success
- At least 7 years of related experience including a minimum of 5 years writing /communications experience, preferably in the government sector
- Proven experience in developing and executing strategic communications plans, preferably in a public sector or housing-related context
- Expertise in analyzing trends, public discourse, and policy changes with an eye toward proactive communication strategies

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Proven high-level media relations strategy and execution experience; relevant contacts critical
- Ability to define, develop and drive strategic media relations efforts that contribute to a full and robust pipeline of major stories that help tell the consistent narrative of Housing Services
- Understanding of the use of technology and its impact on multi-channels of communication; well versed in digital communications, social media and web-based tools and techniques
- Experience leading large scale communication campaigns
- Excellent decision-making in setting priorities, identifying issues and seeking resolutions while managing multiple timel