Strategic Communications Manager - 9-Month Contract

Socket.dev; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Trades Ontario in Mississauga is seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications on a fixed-term basis to develop and deliver strategic communications activities and lead the creation of key communications products in support of STO’s mandate.

You will work with a dedicated team to craft internal and external messaging, build relationships with media, stakeholders and the public, and coordinate communications for media relations and brand-centric marketing collateral.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in communications and/or media relations, including demonstrated successful experience working with the media and experience in strategic communications, marketing and issues management.
• Experience identifying resource requirements, budgets, as well as developing action plans, campaigns, initiatives, events and managing the successful implementation of these strategies.
• Project management skills to plan, manage and execute strategies and undertake post-strategy evaluations and to manage external service providers and vendors.
• Experience managing and coaching employees, preferably within a unionized environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of media and government relations tactics.
• Highly developed political acuity.
• Skilled trades-related experience would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans to support the priorities of STO.
• Strategize, research, develop and execute a range of strategic communications products and materials including but not limited to communications and marketing plans, issue briefing notes, news releases, key messages, backgrounders, questions and answers.
• Effectively respond to interview requests, proactively gain media interviews and arrange for senior STO team members to participate.
• Work with the Registrar’s Office in communications planning and preparation of speeches and presentations for the Registrar & CEO and board members.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and media outlets.
• From a media relations perspective, manage a variety of social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and other emerging platforms to promote STO.
• Manage the communications and media relations team members and budget.
• Provide support to the other program areas, as needed, on a variety of initiatives.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Marketing

Issues management

Budgeting

Project management

Coaching employees

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/related field

Job description

Skilled Trades Ontario in Mississauga is seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications on a fixed-term basis to develop and deliver strategic communications activities and lead the creation of key communications products in support of STO’s mandate.

You will work with a dedicated team to craft internal and external messaging, build relationships with media, stakeholders and the public, and coordinate communications for media relations and brand-centric marketing collateral.