Talent Pool - Communications Specialist (HYBRID)

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At the WSIB, you'll have the opportunity to:
• explore many career paths and follow your passion
• continuously learn and grow professionally
• be recognized for the great work you do
• participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You'll also receive a competitive salary and may be eligible to participate in our health and dental plan.

We are establishing our new head office in London and looking to grow our team in this region! Candidates located in this region will be given preference.

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What can I expect to do in this role?Salary Grade: N06 From: $77,627.00

Job Summary:

As a Communications Specialist you would participate in the planning, development and delivery of strategic communications plans and tactics that support short and long-term divisional initiatives. You would work closely with the Manager, Communications to implement communications strategies to assist the organization in achieving its goals and objectives while managing the reputation of the WSIB.

How do I qualify?Job Requirements:1. Education (Level and Specialty / Discipline):
• Recognized degree or diploma in public relations, communications, political science, journalism, or similar field
2. Experience (Years of Related Experience and Type of Experience):
• 5-8 years' experience in public relations, communications, government relations, issues management, government
• Proven experience in:
o Project planning to manage multiple and concurrent projects varying in scope and complexity

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
1. Provide technical expertise in drafting communications plans and tactics that will deliver on business goals and objectives.
• Work closely with the Manager Communications to provide technical advice to client groups regarding communications approaches to decision makers of the added value to be derived from the proposed communications solutions.
• Use diplomacy and sensitivity with confidential information regarding WSIB operations including initiatives which may result in reorganization of areas, changes in staffing, accountabilities and functions, budgets or other shifts in corporate direction.
• Use best practice services on the delivery of communications plans and tactics.

2. Assist as a communications support representative to cross-organization project teams.
• Use relationship management skills to maintain cooperative working arrangements with client and project teams.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with various operational areas of the WSIB and internal and external customer groups to exchange information that will support quality communications planning.
• Use vendor management skills to establish effective vendor contracts in support of plan execution.

3. Draft communication plans and tactics to deliver against organizational objectives, manage the WSIB's reputation and enhance audience engagement, both internally and externally.
• Assist with the preparation of confidential material regarding high level strategies and responses to stakeholder and staff.
• Liaise on creative solutions that reflect current and emerging trends, technology and industry best practices.
• Coordinate implementation of plans.

4. Draft content using superior and effective writing and editing skills in the development of internal and external documents such as presentations, newsletters, brochures, manuals and annual reports.
• Lead and organize events such as town halls and stakeholder sessions
• Coordinate with others to support plan execution, including graphic design, printing, web publishing, social media or other resources as required.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

The WSIB is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclosing conflicts of interestAs public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca.

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Application Instructions:As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.

To apply for this position, please submit your application on the WSIB Career page by the closing date.

Additional Information:

Note:

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

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