Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator

Requisition ID:
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.  
Service: Business & Technical Support Services  
Branch: Stakeholder Relations & Outreach Branch 
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years 
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP 
Salary Information: $85, $104, annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West  
City: Ottawa, ON 
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure 
Application Close: 30/10/2025

The Business and Technical Support Services Branch is responsible for providing strategic, business, technical and other operational support services through a centralized branch that consolidates and streamlines the delivery of specialized business supports and services to an assigned department.

On behalf of one or more of the department's Service areas, you develop, implement and evaluate stakeholder engagement, communications and event plans of moderate to high complexity/sensitivity/risk. You also provide specialized advice in these areas, and support strategic communications, media relations and issues management  for the department and Service area(s).
 

4-year degree in Communications, Public Relations or other related field.

5 years of experience planning, developing and evaluating stakeholder engagement, communications and event plans, and leading their implementation.
 

• Communications and stakeholder engagement concepts, principles, methods and tactics 
• Tools and technologies relevant to virtual and in-person communications, stakeholder engagements and events (e.g. social media, Zoom, MS Teams, Engage Ottawa, etc.)
• Event planning and management
• Industry trends and developments
• Project management
• General knowledge of the Corporation, departmental and service area business requirements, policies and organizational structure
• Legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines, procedures, issues and trends relevant to the department
• Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
  
   

• Able to work independently, with minimum support/direction, and cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
• Able to plan, lead and complete assigned projects and initiatives within set timelines
• Organizational skills
• Able to balance multiple demands and conflicting priorities
• Research and analytical skills  
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of applications and virtual engagement platforms
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written)
• Solid interpersonal skills
  
   

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
• Driver's License Requirement:  A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated  
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at esc-