Job Purpose:
Infrastructure Ontario's communications team is a talented and highly engaged group of professionals who provide creative and diverse support and advice to clients both internally and externally on corporate, project and program communications, marketing, and stakeholder relations. We work collaboratively on strategic communications, corporate branding, and interactions with clients, stakeholders, media, and the public.
We are currently looking for a Communications Advisor to execute communications, media relations and client relationships required to proactively plan, implement, and monitor all communications for Real Estate.
What You Will Do:
- Build constructive relationships across the organization and various levels of government, as well as public and private sector partners, to deliver successful communications programs.
- Develop and implement Communications strategies for Real Estate to support annual communications planning, a weekly communications calendar and corporate products as required.
- Develop strategic messaging in collaboration with subject matter experts and respond to media inquiries regarding real estate projects, properties and priorities.
- Create high quality products for approval by the Manager such as Web updates; Key messages and speaking notes; Communications Summaries, Qs&As and related background materials.
Who We're Looking For:
- Diploma or degree in communications, public relations or related field. Experience in developing and implementing strategic communications and issues management plans, developing communication products, media response and relations, stakeholder relations.
- Communications or public relations experience – ideally in a corporate or government setting.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, sound judgement and strong analytical skills.
- Experience or knowledge of public sector or the construction industry is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and familiarity with social media platforms including Twitter and LinkedIn.
What's in it for you:
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
- Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
- A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.
The salary range for this position is $71,300 to $107,000, with a corresponding job level of P3.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience.
Closing date: Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 5:00PM.
Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the positions are filled
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
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