Communications Advisor - 18 Month Contract - Jobs in Woodbridge, ON

Job Description

Position Summary: 407 ETR is looking for an energetic and proactive Communications Advisor to join its Communications and Government Relations team to lead communications strategies and projects for internal and external audiences. The successful candidate must be a well-rounded and multi-faceted communicator who is at ease writing and designing print and digital content for various outputs.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafts communications strategies and campaigns and tracks results against departmental KPIs
• Strong copywriting and editing skills. Knowledge of CP Style required
• Leads internal communications programs; identifies trends and opportunities for improvement, drafts articles and edits intranet pages as required to meet the needs of internal clients
• Develops engaging PowerPoint presentations for shareholder and stakeholder presentations
• Assists with the coordination of internal events; serves as corporate photographer/videographer
• Represents the department on various internal working groups as required, assisting with the development of communications plans and products which may include CEO communications, scriptwriting, filming and editing and committee-specific newsletters
• Drafts and designs external communications products as required, including articles for customer newsletters, bill inserts, web banners, webpages and promotions, and social media channels
• Supports the day-to-day management of 407 ETR’s website, ensuring that content is up-to-date and accurate
• Produces professional quality videos with attention to proper framing of subjects and audio requirements – Experience operating a drone considered an asset
• Works with third-party vendors as required to ensure creative materials are delivered on time and within budget
• The successful candidate must have superior time management skills and demonstrated experience in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Must serve in an on-call rotation for after-hours monitoring of 407 ETR’s social media feeds

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or Business. Post-graduate certificate in PR or Communications an asset.
• 5-7 years of experience in a corporate communications or agency role
• Adobe Creative Cloud – including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Proficient in Canva
• Microsoft Office – highly proficient in PowerPoint
• Proficient working in a Mac environment
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Energetic, proactive and team player
• Ability to build and maintain an internal network across the company
• Knowledge of Content Management Systems, including SharePoint considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to write style guides and creative briefs
• Practical knowledge of modern web standards, user experience, and user interface design principles and best practices considered an asset
• Experience supporting diversity and inclusion communications strategies considered an asset

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Accommodations for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.Job Type: ContractQuick Apply

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