Senior Communications Advisor

City of Mississauga

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Base: $50.39 - $67.18; bonus/equity: not specified...
Hybrid
Exceptional communications management skills
Expert-level advice to senior decision-makers
Developing communications strategies
The City of Mississauga is seeking experienced Senior Communications Advisors to join their Strategic Communications & Initiatives team on a temporary basis. The role focuses on providing expert communications advice, developing strategies for high-priority initiatives, and managing community engagement projects

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert-level advice to senior decision-makers, developing communications strategies for high-priority initiatives, and implementing tactics for complex and special projects.
  • Your responsibilities will include recommending, developing, and implementing internal and external communications along with media, social media, and promotional strategies that align with the City of Mississauga's strategic plan, department action and business plans.
  • The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve.

Matching Summary

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The City of Mississauga is seeking experienced Senior Communications Advisors to join their Strategic Communications & Initiatives team on a temporary basis. The role focuses on providing expert communications advice, developing strategies for high-priority initiatives, and managing community engagement projects.

Salary

Base: $50.39 - $67.18; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • exceptional communications management skills
  • expert-level advice to senior decision-makers
  • developing communications strategies
  • implementing tactics for complex projects
  • managing communications for initiatives
  • leading development and writing corporate messages

Nice-to-have

  • support a culture of innovation
  • act as an effective collaborator
  • proactive and flexible approach
  • deal tactfully in an open political environment

Key Requirements

  • minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience
  • post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in communications, mass media or public relations
  • Ability to independently prioritize and manage several competing, complex and evolving projects
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • strong understanding of and commitment to applying inclusive language and equity, diversity inclusion (EDI) practices
  • Competencies required in all aspects of strategic communications
  • Experience providing senior leaders with strategic communications advice
  • sound understanding of the media landscape
  • Experience using and strong knowledge of how to develop engaging content and tailor messages for different social media channels/platforms
  • Ability to coach and mentor staff
  • Ability to problem-solve and look for creative and viable solutions
  • Ability to communicate with honesty, sensitivity, diplomacy, confidentiality
  • Ability to work creatively and effectively as a member of a larger team
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to display tact and diplomacy when interacting with Senior Leaders, Mayor and Council and dignitaries
  • Excellent skills and knowledge working with MS Office, databases, spreadsheets, presentation software, Content Management Systems (CMS), social media technology and data analytics
  • Experience in a corporate and/or municipal sector is preferred
  • Ability to work flexible work hours including weekends (as needed)
  • International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) accreditation, Communication Management Professional (CMP), Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP), Accredited in Public Relations (APR) through the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS), Master of Communications Management (MCM) is a desired asset
  • Experience with communications in Planning & Building is an asset

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