Description
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Salary
Range: $67,081 to $83,851 per year
1.0
FTE - Permanent position
The
Communications Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of
proactive internal and external public relations/communications programs
aligned with the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Strategic
Priorities. The Communications Officer plans public campaigns and activities,
manages social media channels, provides communication support to schools and
departments, works collaboratively with school board departments and schools to
develop communication plans, and supports initiatives that help to promote
confidence in public education.
Responsibilities:
·
Write, edit and distribute communication documents including media
releases, website content and video
scripts.
·
Provide editorial and proof reading services for internal departments.
·
Create and share positive social media content that aligns with the SCDSB
Strategic Priorities and promotes the board.
·
Design graphics for social media, web and marketing/promotional
resources.
·
Provide communications support with special events including school
openings, anniversaries and closings, new construction, and
partnerships/community use.
·
Support Communications Department and system by attending meetings,
community events and system events, including after hours, as required.
·
Provide media relations and crisis communication support.
·
Collaborate with Communications Department staff on shared projects and
communications plans as needed.
·
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
and Skills Required:
·
Three (3) year College Diploma or University Degree in communications,
public relations, marketing, graphic design, journalism, or equivalent program;
·
Experience in a large complex public sector organization, preferably in
an education environment;
·
Superior written and oral communications skills; proficiency in MS
Office, design and video production programs/software;
·
Enthusiasm for working as part of a small team responsible for internal
and external communications in a public education environment that includes
more than 100 schools and a range of centralized services and departments;
·
Graphic design skills would be an asset.
This is a full-time permanent
position. The regular work year for this position is twelve (12) months of the
year. The compensation range for this twelve (12) month position is $67,081 to 83,851
per year, depending on qualifications and experience. The normal work week for
this position is thirty-five (35) hours. This position requires the successful
candidate to work on-site at the Education Centre.
Participation
in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,
even
if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Qualified
applicants are invited to apply for this position through the Apply to
Education (ATE) web-site at www.applytoeducation.com. Applicants are required to submit a resume
detailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentation confirming
certifications; and written permission to contact two professional references on or before 12:00 p.m. (noon) on July 12,
2024 . Cover letters may be
addressed to Sarah Kekewich, Manager of Communications.
To
view the posting on the ATE web-site, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support
Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe
County District School Board. To apply
for the posting:
1. Sign into your ApplyToEducation
Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc. or Management and Professionals)
applicant account;
2. Select Search Jobs from the Job
Postings section;
3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in the
Keywords field;
4. Click the [SEARCH] button at the
bottom of the page;
5. Select the position of interest and
click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.
** All
fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District
School Board.**
Application packages will no longer be accepted
in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax. Should applicants require
assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at
1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
We value and are committed to upholding the
principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices
for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we
are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and
perspectives. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario
Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain
equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under
the Code.
Guided by the principles of dignity,
individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board
(SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that
supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff.
The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per
the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Applicants
are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including
their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County
District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check
(VSC) that is satisfactory to the board prior to beginning employment. All new
employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the board
prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their
interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an
interview will be contacted.
July
3, 2024 OA-18 ATE #: 3790653
