Manager, Community Engagement & Strategic Initiatives

Guelph Police Service; Guelph; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law enforcement agency in Guelph is seeking an experienced Manager for Community Engagement & Strategic Initiatives. This position involves developing communication strategies to enhance public awareness and support for departmental objectives. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in public relations and a relevant degree. Benefits include a pension plan, health benefits, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Defined benefit pension plan

Extended health benefits

Employee wellness programs

On-site fitness facility

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in corporate communications.
• Strong experience in developing content for digital and traditional platforms.
• Discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive communication and marketing strategies.
• Provide public relations and communication support.
• Promote and enhance the Service's image through media tools.

Skills

Public Relations Accreditation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience writing for various mediums

Knowledge of web technologies and social media

Public speaking and speech writing skills

Education

Degree/diploma in communications or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Manager, Community Engagement & Strategic Initiatives

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Number of Vacancies : 1

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week, including paid 1-hour lunch. Day shift.

Salary Range : $120, 311.21-$150, 389.01

Location : On-site at 15 Wyndham Street South, Guelph.

The Guelph Police Service is seeking an experienced Manager, Community Engagement & Strategic Initiatives to join our team. Guelph is a vibrant city of approximately 151,000 people located in southwestern Ontario, 100 km west of Toronto. The community offers a diverse range of recreational, manufacturing, service, technology, and innovative enterprises.

The Guelph Police Service is committed to community policing in partnership with residents, businesses, and organizations in Guelph. The Service has an authorized complement of 241.5 police officers and 122.9 civilian members, with an annual operating budget of over $66 million.

What we offer :

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100% employer matching;
• Extended life, health, and dental benefits;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top-up program;
• Training and development opportunities including tuition assistance;
• On-site fitness facility;
• Employee wellness and recognition programs.

Position Overview :

Responsible for developing comprehensive communication and marketing strategies. Oversees and provides public relations and communication support to all levels of the Service, promoting and enhancing the Service's image through effective media tools. This role harmonizes media relations, strategic communications, crisis communication, public engagement, and branding efforts to increase public awareness and support Service objectives.

Position Qualifications :

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in corporate communications; municipal or policing experience is an asset.
• A degree/diploma in communications, media/public relations, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience writing for various mediums (web, print, marketing) and developing content for digital and traditional platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Public Relations Accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of web technologies, social media platforms, and applications.
• Valid Class G Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., FOI, Privacy, Criminal Code).
• Discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Public speaking, speech writing, and meeting facilitation skills are assets.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and web content management systems.
• Experience in supervision and performance management is an asset.

Please visit http://www.guelphpolice.ca/en/ for further details and application instructions. The deadline is 4:00 pm on September 2, 2025.

We thank all applicants; only those under serious consideration will be contacted.

The Guelph Police Service is committed to equitable treatment and accommodation for all applicants, in accordance with applicable laws and policies. Please inform us if accommodations are needed during the recruitment process.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing and Sales

Industries: Law Enforcement