Strategic Communications Advisor - Contract, Flexible Schedule

Town of Caledon; Caledon; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Caledon is seeking an Advisor, Communications on a contract up to 18 months to lead the planning, design and creation of diverse communications materials and campaigns for municipal initiatives.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will develop and oversee communications plans, provide strategic advice and support across channels including online and digital media, and manage multiple projects with discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a communications advisor role, preferably in a municipal setting.
• 3+ years in corporate communications including issues management, crisis communications, media relations, communications planning, community engagement, social media planning and execution, email marketing, analytics, CMS, and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement and oversee communications plans and marketing strategies for high-priority projects, aligned to department plans and timelines.
• Provide strategic communications, marketing and public engagement advice to clients.
• Create content for social media, digital and print communications.
• Write media releases, backgrounders, FAQs or scripts; fact-check and proofread.
• Lead cross-departmental collaboration and resources for campaigns and UAT where applicable.
• Participate in weekly update meetings with Communications and check-ins with clients.
• Provide guidance to contracted staff, including technical direction and coaching.
• Develop, maintain and improve standard operating procedures.
• Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Content creation

Public relations

Strategic communications

Social media planning

Analytics

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing

Tools

CMS

Job description

The Town of Caledon is seeking an Advisor, Communications on a contract up to 18 months to lead the planning, design and creation of diverse communications materials and campaigns for municipal initiatives.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will develop and oversee communications plans, provide strategic advice and support across channels including online and digital media, and manage multiple projects with discretion and confidentiality.