Communications Manager

**Position: Communications Manager**

**Closing**:Posting will remain opened until filled**

**Term: Full Time (35 hours per week)**

**Salary Range: $66,100- $77,660**

Our Vision is “to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.”

We are currently seeking a Communications Manager for any of our offices located in Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Dryden, Peterborough, Hamilton, Toronto or Ottawa.

As the Communications Manager you will be a key leader within the Communications team responsible for, but not limited to, the development and execution of strategic communication plans that effectively promote the organization’s mission, vision, and initiatives. Reporting to the **Senior Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations**, you will oversee the organization's internal and external communications, brand management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement strategies. You will manage communication projects from conception to execution and work collaboratively with various departments to enhance OAHS’s visibility and engagement.

**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR CAREERS PAGE**:
**In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter**.

**Compensation**:
In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package. **This comprehensive compensation package includes**:

- Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;
- Comprehensive medical & dental benefits + company vehicles available for fieldwork;
- $2000 Health Spending Account + $2000 Wellness Spending Account per employee;
- Company RSP matching program;
- Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Remembrance Day, Easter Monday and Family Day;
- Opportunity for cultural, educational, and other approved leaves;
- Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity;
- A competitive salary in the pay band 7, $61,000- $77,660.

**Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following**:

- **Support OAHS’s Mission and Vision**: Make significant contributions to the achievement of OAHS’ corporate strategic plan and goals;
- **Provide Strategic Leadership**: Lead and collaborate on the development and execution of the Communications Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with OAHS’s vision and long-term strategic goals;
- **Performance and Accountability**: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across communications functions, ensuring accountability for delivering results that elevate OAHS’s standing as a leader in Indigenous housing.

**Internal Communications**
- **Full Circle Meetings**: Coordinate, schedule, and manage logistics for staff-wide meetings, ensuring effective information sharing across all departments. This includes inviting Knowledge Keepers, working with Senior Directors on any department updates, and inviting guests when applicable to educate staff on OAHS-related initiatives;
- **Staff Newsletter**: Develop and distribute a monthly newsletter featuring updates, news highlights, and engagement initiatives;
- **Urgent Communications**: Draft and disseminate time-sensitive messages regarding organizational changes, crises, or policy updates to staff and stakeholders;
- **Media Relations**: Support internal teams in understanding media strategies, ensuring they are aligned with external messaging and organizational goals;
- **Brand Awareness**: Educate internal teams on brand consistency, voice, and messaging to maintain alignment across all communications;
- **In-person events**: Assist in the coordination of in-person staff events and support all communications-related efforts required for these events;
- **SEC and Board meetings**: Prepare reports, presentations, and key talking points for executive leadership and board members.

**External Communications**
- **Media relations**: Build and maintain relationships with journalists, draft press releases, handle interview requests, and manage crisis communications;
- **Social media**: Develop and execute a digital content strategy across platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), ensuring engagement and audience growth;
- **Website**: Oversee content updates (e.g. news stories, Request for Proposals, etc.) ensuring timely and accurate information about programs, initiatives, and services. Request and coordinate any website maintenance and design opp