COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 52803
Job Category: Communications & Marketing
Division & Section: Strategic Public & Employee Communications, Strategy & Relationships
Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5H 2N2
Job Type & Duration: 2 Full-Time, Temporary (12 months & 24 months)
Salary: $86,716.00 - $112,255.00
Target Hiring Zone : $86,716 to $98,000
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 05-Feb-2025 to 20-Feb-2025
Are you looking to join a high-performing, fast-paced communications team where your work will truly make an impact on the lives of Torontonians? The Strategic Public and Employee Communications (SPEC) Division is responsible for communicating key City of Toronto programs and services to the public, City staff and media.
We are seeking skilled Communications Advisors to join at least two of our five Centres of Excellence (COEs) within our division. We have two immediate openings in the Strategy and Relationships and Media Relations and Issues Management Centres of Excellence, but as part of this job call, we are also establishing a qualified candidates list for vacancies that we anticipate will soon become available. The candidate list is good for two years.

PUBLIC EDUCATION, MARKETING AND CREATIVE

Create compelling narratives to inform and educate the public through traditional, social and digital advertising campaigns, as well as various public education materials to achieve strategic objectives while reaching diverse audiences.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in a discipline related to the job function (communications, marketing, public relations, journalism) or a combination of education, experience and transferrable skills.
• Extensive experience developing and executing communications strategies and plans and developing various communications materials.
• Experience in developing communications strategies that effectively engage diverse audiences in ways that are culturally appropriate, accessible and inclusive.
• Superior communication skills with excellent writing and editing skills for all communications channels and audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to prioritize and manage workload under tight timelines and competing deadlines.
• Strong political acuity and awareness of municipal processes would be considered an asset.

For the Toronto Emergency Management portfolio, in addition to above:

• Working knowledge of the Incident Management System (IMS), emergency management, business continuity and crisis communications would be considered a benefit for the Strategy and Relationships role.
• Prior experience in the nuclear industry or awareness of the energy sector would be considered an asset for the Strategy and Relationships role.

Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information, visit jobs.toronto.ca or follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/CityTOjobs, on LinkedIn at Linkedin.com/company/city-of-toronto or on Facebook at Facebook.com/CityTOjobs.

• Develop and implement strategic communications plans to inform and engage the public, City of Toronto employees and/or the media.
• Cultivate relationships with City divisions, agencies, vendors, media and other interested parties to advance City of Toronto initiatives and campaigns.
• Provide strategic communications advice and counsel to internal divisions and partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure impactful and consistent messaging across multiple channels and platforms.
• Write, produce, edit and review engaging communications products including videos, news releases, web content, social media posts, advertisements and newsletters.
• Identify, anticipate and mitigate reputational risks, advising on emerging issues that can affect the City’s brand and the achievement of its goals.
• Establish KPIs, evaluate and measure outcomes against communications and/or operational objectives.