Hybrid Strategic Communications Specialist

CAMA; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicken Farmers of Ontario is seeking a Communications Specialist who reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. You will develop audience-focused content and support communications, media relations, events and stakeholder engagements to advance CFO's strategic and operational plans.

You will curate content, manage digital channels, monitor media, plan events, and collaborate with CFO leadership and farmers across Ontario.

Qualifications

• A degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience managing media relations, stakeholder engagement and issues management.
• Experience supporting senior leaders with key messages, speeches, and briefing materials.
• Experience managing external vendors and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Ontario agri-food industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of communications products to support farmer and stakeholder engagement (annual report, key messages, web stories, scripts, news releases, briefs, presentations).
• Develops/implements communications strategies for operational, technical, policy/regulatory content and marketing materials.
• Translate complex ideas using plain language and storytelling techniques.
• Advise on social media and digital content across publications, websites, email, and video.
• Develop social media content and digital interactions on platforms like Instagram and ontariochicken.ca.
• Manage and develop website content with CFO SMEs on updates (auditing, pricing, allocation).
• Monitor media, influencers, and government channels; share timely insights with leadership.
• Support CFO events with logistics, materials, and on-site support.
• Cultivate relationships with CFO leadership, farmers, and stakeholders in Ontario.

Skills

MS Office

PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media platforms

SurveyMonkey

CRM / CMS tools

SAP CRM

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

CMS tools

Driver's license

Bilingual English/French

Education

Degree in communications/marketing/journalism

Tools

SAP Client Relationship Management System

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Content management systems

Job description

Chicken Farmers of Ontario is seeking a Communications Specialist who reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. You will develop audience-focused content and support communications, media relations, events and stakeholder engagements to advance CFO's strategic and operational plans.

You will curate content, manage digital channels, monitor media, plan events, and collaborate with CFO leadership and farmers across Ontario.