Communications Advisor

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 12 - Type of Position - an Addition to Staff - Start Date - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $48.82 - $53.06 - Department - York Region -> Corporate Services -> Business Services - Location - Corp. Srvs-Business Services - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y6Z1 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce** - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Special Projects, is responsible for providing strategic communications advice to clients; supporting the development of strategic communications plans; creating executive-level speaking notes and presentations; developing communications approach and content for digital media including social media, intranet and corporate website; developing and executing event plans to support clients and department; supporting the department’s media relations, issues management and stakeholder relations efforts; providing support for corporate-wide initiatives, programs, special projects and communications for the assigned client groups. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Provides communications counsel to client groups to determine strategic approaches to internal and external communications, media relations, employee engagement and issues management. - Supports the Manager in the development and delivery of departmental communication strategies, programs and services, which includes providing executive communications support to the Commissioner, as needed. - Provides key inputs in the creation and implementation of communications plans and strategies to support corporate events / initiatives, creates media releases and online communication content. - Conducts research on best practices to support effective communications, as required. - Drafts and edits copy for communication materials following plain language principles. - Reviews copy to ensure consistency of departmental messaging. - Researches various legislation, policies and programs for background material and content, as required. - Conducts situation analyses to help inform strategic approach to complex communications issues, projects or campaigns. - Evaluates the effectiveness of communication plans and programs and makes recommendations for improvement, including media monitoring. - Monitors communication projects budgets, outputs and deliverable of department specific communication programs for quality and value. - Participates on committees, working groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned. - Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards. - Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned. - Supports and coordinates Regional events, as required. - Performs other duties as assigned, in accord