Manager, Strategic Communications

Employment and Social Development Canada; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is seeking a senior communications manager to lead ministerial events and media relations, coordinating strategic messages across government and partners.

The role oversees a small team of communications professionals, develops briefing materials for senior management, and ensures timely, accurate information reaches stakeholders and the public from Sudbury office.

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or equivalent.
• 2+ years of strategic communications experience.
• Experience briefing senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ministerial Events and media relations for the Minister and the office.
• Manage a small team of communications professionals and oversee outputs.
• Coordinate and deliver timely communications to stakeholders and media.

Skills

Strategic communications

Mentoring

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Public Relations/Communications/Marketing degree

Job description

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Employment tenure This process may also result in an extension or permanent appointment, even for candidates appointed on a temporary basis.

Salary $107,193 to $115,642

Level IS-05

Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.**Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in, or relocate to within 40 km of Sudbury, Ontario .**

Duties The position is being staffed for a one year term is the Manager responsible for Ministerial Events and Media Relations. That role also manages a small team of communications professionals and oversees all ministerial events and announcements, including communications with stakeholders and media relations.

Work environment Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario, supporting job creation and economic growth through programs, services and project funding. By partnering with businesses and communities, it fosters a strong, diversified and competitive regional economy. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities. Why Choose FedNor:

• Work with a great team who supports each other.
• Be part of a small department with a big heart.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.
• A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

The selected candidate will physically work in the Sudbury, ON office located at 19 Lisgar. St. In-office presence in Sudbury is currently required a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

Intent of the process Intent to staff one term position (approximately 1 year). This process may also result in an extension or permanent appointmentApplicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in our Sudbury, ON office.

Positions to be filled 1

Important messages Please note that your writing skills may be assessed throughout the application process.

Operational Requirements

• Willing and able to travel, specifically across the Northern Ontario region.
• Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice, including occasional weekends.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field, or a combination of experience and education.

Experience

• *Significant experience in strategic communications, including planning, delivery and execution.
• Experience managing, coaching and/or mentorship to junior or intermediate communication professionals.
• Experience providing briefings (verbal and/or written) to senior** management.*Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex, related activities for a minimum of two (2) years.**Senior management is defined as EX-01, EX-02 and above.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge

• Knowledge of event management practices (i.e., logistics, marketing, product and program development).
• Knowledge of communication practices (i.e., how to effectively convey information and engage with stakeholders, utilizing tools and strategies to foster engagement)

Abilities & Competencies

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset Qualifications

• Experience in performing internal communications.
• Experience in corporate communications.
• Experience coordinating or managing events involving a Ministerial Office.
• Experience in media relations.

Organizational Needs FedNor is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as member of a visible minority group, Indigenous people, person with a disability or women, could be considered in priority.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.