Communications Specialist

**Job Description**:
**Communications Specialist**

**Corporate Services - Marketing and Communications**

**Status**:(1) Contract Full-time position - Up to 13 months

**Salary Range**:$89,469 to $111,834 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

**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

Peel Region is looking for a Communications Specialist to support the work of Peel Housing Corporation (Peel Living) who will utilize their **resilient consultative skills** to partner and support internal and external partners. You will make **sound recommendations** and **provide concrete advice,**in the development and implementation of **innovative and effective communications strategies**consistent with our “_Working with You”_ philosophy & strategic outcomes.

Do you have a **desire** for providing creative, **innovative,** and forward-thinking **solutions**?

Are you **client focused** and thrive in a team where **collaboration**, **relationship building,**and **passion to excel** are celebrated?

Are you **calm in a crisis** and thrive in uncertainty?

Do you have **creative and advanced writing capabilities**, to effectively produce clear and concise communication?

If **yes**, this role may be for **you**

**What you will do in this role**:
**Consultation**:

- Provide support to internal partners in communicating with various audiences, about Regional programs and services.
- Instill trust and confidence to our community, as well as align with the overall strategic direction of the Region of Peel.
- Through strategic consultation, you will be responsible for managing communication activities in the areas of integrated communications, issue management and crisis communications. This work is lead from development to evaluation of communication campaigns and activities by the Communications Specialist.
- Focus on strategy development, corporate communications, media relations, event management, creative and promotional writing, social media and crisis communications.

**Relationship Building**:

- Builds, nurtures and enhances relationships with designated internal partners through delivering high quality communications.
- This position plays a role in creating a collaborative culture that supports dynamic and innovative communication solutions.
- Works collaboratively to brainstorm ideas, share best practices, business tools and build synergies across the Region.
- Networking is a vital role with this position to establish a positive self-image with other government organizations, professional associations and communication professionals to keep abreast of best practices, to share experiences and seek collaboration, when appropriate.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

**Communications**:

- Through innovative and well-developed writing proficiencies, the Communication Specialist will play an integral role in writing enticing and thorough communication strategies and plans, print material and digital content that represents the Region of Peel.
- Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to develop & issue action management plans.

**Media Relations**:

- Through research of best practices and industry trends, you will prepare media materials such as news releases, backgrounders, and fact sheets.
- Lead the planning and execution of communication activities for photo opportunities, media briefings and news conferences in collaboration with internal partners and other section staff.
- Before distribution of media materials, you will advise internal partners on best practices for development and distribution. During time of crisis or standard media inquiries, you will work closely with internal partners to gather information, develop key messages and arrange media interviews.
- Act as a coach to the spokesperson and attends media interviews as required.
- Monitor and target media issues to identify solutions and encourage ongoing proactive opportunities.
- Plan and execute complex web, social media, graphic design and video projects in collaboration with other section staff, internal partners and external vendors.

**What the role requires**:

- A university degree or college diploma in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
- Minimum of five to seven years of communication experience in corporate communications, or a combination of education and experience may be considered
- Experience with managing multifaceted communication campaigns
- Strong knowledge of media relations principles and experience working with media especially with crisis or emergency management
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms
- Thorough knowledge of communication principles
- Knowledge of AODA requirements in relation to communications
- Access to a vehicle is r