Communications Specialist

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day. **Join our team as a Communications Specialist with OCWA** **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this role you will; - Provide day-to-day communications expertise and content for the Agency by developing internal - Identify and analyze emerging issues and planned communications activities through media monitoring and other communications evaluation tools, liaising with the Ministry of the Environment's Communications Branch as necessary - Develop, maintain, edit and update content relating to the Agency's internal and external websites and social media channels - Coordinate the design, development and maintenance of the structure of the Agency's intranet and website - Oversee specialized communications and marketing projects by developing the project plans, researching and recommending resources - Work with other departments to write all-staff communication that is clear, concise and suitable for the audience - Develop stakeholder relationships in support of OCWA's mandate and communications strategies - Provide writing/editorial services including writing, editing and proofreading to ensure copy is written in plain language and free of grammatical/formatting errors to be used in marketing/communications - Assist in the development, rollout and publicity of marketing and community outreach activities and initiatives - Work with marketing to support simple design materials - to be used for social media, website or publicity purposes **How do I qualify?**: **Knowledge**: - Excellent knowledge of communications and/or journalism with an understanding of contemporary communication theory, principles and practices in order to develop effective communication strategies to support core business goals and priorities - Superior knowledge of communication principles and practices to coordinate communication processes and participate in the planning and implementation of communication projects and initiatives - Knowledge of the communications and design techniques and software required to develop and maintain external and internal websites, and other multi-media products - Knowledge of social media trends and practices within a business setting **Skills and Abilities**: - Highly developed interpersonal skills are required to liaise effectively with Agency staff, management and external stakeholders (including Government and media) to research, investigate, evaluate and assemble quality content for a variety of formats and audiences - Project management skills to effectively plan, organize, execute, monitor and evaluate communications projects, and meet project commitments - Excellent written and oral communications skills, especially writing and editing to ensure clarity and accuracy of communications - Ability to set priorities among competing demands/tasks while adhering to set timeframes/deadlines. - Ability to work through problems independently and consult with management as necessary. **What's in it for you?**: - Flexible learning and development opportunities. - This position works 36.25 hours per week with a flexible schedule and hybrid work model. - Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario. - Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 25 years. - Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology. - Work with a dynamic team of engineers delivering technical services to over 200 municipalities within Ontario. - A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance. - Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents. **Additional