Public Relations

Job Type:
Contract

Department:
Strategic Communications

Salary:
$67,240.00 - $84,050.00

Close Date _(closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):_

June 13, 2025

Hours per Week:
35

Openings:
1

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Economic Development, this position is responsible for supporting the administration, research, stakeholder communications and project activities of Executive Services, specifically providing support to Economic Development, Strategic Initiatives and the Mayor & CAO’s Office.

Major Job Responsibilities

This role will be primarily in-office.

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Communications- Tracks key community research and supports special projects execution related to the government relations portfolio.- Monitors issues and data related to community trends and economic development milestones.- Drafts messaging and materials for stakeholder presentations, annual reports, meetings and other marketing activities that help to translate data and research into compelling stories that promote the community.- Supports tour logistics/visits from government and ministry representatives, and related functions and events.- Assists with administration and record keeping related to property matters, agreements of purchase and sale, leases and staff reports to ensure organized record keeping for the Town’s real estate portfolio and Economic Development work.

Community Research and Issues Monitoring- Works closely with colleagues to conduct both ad hoc and annual data collection assignments on a range of topics in support of strategic corporate and economic development initiatives.- Tracks annual Statistics Canada community data to support departmental initiatives, digital storytelling, corporate reporting, and presentation creation.- Leverages departmental technology to help department staff stay informed about major market trends, real estate activities and local business news that support Economic Development business and retention activities and government relations issues.- Scans, monitors, and provides updates on provincial and federal policy changes and funding announcements relevant to Executive Services team priorities.

Social Media, Digital Marketing & Event Coordination- Supports the implementation of Economic Development’s Marketing and Digital Strategies through daily monitoring and content creation that promotes Milton as a premier destination for business attraction and talent retention.- Coordinates the daily management of Milton’s LinkedIn channel - _Invest Milton_, including monitoring engagement activity, posting content, interacting with influencers/followers and community stakeholders as requested.- Attends key sector initiatives, meetings and site visits in order to capture stories/blog content for Economic Development’s website and social media channel.

Mayor & CAO’s Office and Departmental Administrative Support- Ensures prompt and professional customer experience as first point of contact both virtually and in-person.- Provides backup in person office coverage for the Mayor & CAO’s Office staff.- Assists in scheduling, drafting correspondence, writing speaking notes, conducting research, providing event support, and helping to manage the Mayors/CAO’s inboxes (as required and requested).- Responds in coordination with permanent office staff to requests and invitations for the Mayor’s attendance at official functions, business openings, banquets, or social events, arranging for alternates to represent Milton, if the Mayor is unable to attend.- Supports management of the Town Store Administration including maintaining records of budget, inventory, and sales (as required as back up for Executive Assistant).

Education & Experience- Minimum three-year post-secondary diploma from an accredited college, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, and/or Public Relations.- Post-secondary degree in related field or post-graduate certificate in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications and/or Public Relations, Municipal Administration, or related field is preferred- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a business administration, marketing, communications, public relations (PR) role.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.- A strong understanding of best practices for developing and maintaining digital, website and social media content.- Experience supporting the development of corporate key messaging, drafting professional correspondence, and researching and developing briefing materials for approval.- Experience in providing administrative, communications, or PR support to senior level executives.- Proficiency in the Microsoft suite and business toolkit: Microsoft Suite, Zoom, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.- Experience working in a politically sensitive environment, previous Municipal experience, experience working with Word Press websites, and strong understanding of digital and web