Senior Communications Strategist (Internal & External)

Electrical Safety Authority; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Safety Authority is seeking a Senior Advisor, Communications in Mississauga for an 18-month full-time temporary role. The incumbent will lead major internal and external communications projects, align with stakeholder relations, and oversee media activity while coordinating with senior management.

The role requires extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, PR, media relations and digital communications with strong writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of stakeholder engagement and communications theories.
• Knowledge of public relations, media relations, external communications, marketing and digital media.
• Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead in project planning and execution of major internal and external communications projects.
• Develop and manage internal and external communications plans including editorial planning and content development.
• Coordinate with third-party suppliers for creative materials to enhance campaigns.
• Manage media planning and respond to proactive and reactive media inquiries; draft key messages.
• Review communication initiatives and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness.
• Support crisis management and issue response processes with senior staff.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications strategy

Public relations

Media relations

Digital media

Education

4-year university education

Job description

Electrical Safety Authority is seeking a Senior Advisor, Communications in Mississauga for an 18-month full-time temporary role. The incumbent will lead major internal and external communications projects, align with stakeholder relations, and oversee media activity while coordinating with senior management.

The role requires extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, PR, media relations and digital communications with strong writing and presentation skills.