Job Title

Department Communications Advisor

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

21

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediate

Salary

Per hour

Salary Grade

$52.42 - $56.98

Department

York Region -> Corporate Services -> Economic&Development Services

Location

Economic Strategy - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

Job Description (E)

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing and providing department communication advice, supporting the department's media relations, issues management and stakeholder relations efforts; and providing support for corporate-wide initiatives, programs, special projects and communications.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Collaborates with corporate stakeholders and follows the corporate strategic leadership, planning and direction related to this function, supports the development and implementation of corporate initiatives, programs, processes, policies and protocols.
• Provides advice to determine strategic approaches to internal and external communications, media relations, and issues management.
• Researches and supports the development and delivery of communication strategies, programs and services.
• Leads the development and implementation of campaigns, events and tactics aimed at increasing stakeholder awareness and advancing the delivery of Department programs.
• Monitors and evaluates communication plans, identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, makes recommendations and implements options.
• Develops departmental presentations and/or speaking notes, briefing material, reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops and executes print and digital communications materials including media releases, briefing notes, key messages etc. as required.
• Supports the management team in taking complex information and identifying ways to make it relatable and easily understood for different audiences.
• Works with staff to develop creative content for print, web, social media and other avenues.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders and makes recommendations for communication-related efficiencies, opportunities and partnerships.
• Assists management in preparing, recommending, monitoring and controlling campaign-specific budgets.
• Responds directly to stakeholder inquiries and help resolve concerns and ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned;
• Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Successful completion of a University Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years' communication experience in the development and delivery of strategic communication plans, executive-level communications support and advice, issues management, internal communications and stakeholder relations.
• Strong knowledge of communication practices and theory, including strategic communications, issues management, internal communications best practices, traditional and social media.
• Highly developed writing, editing and presenting skills, using plain language best practices and Canadian Press Style Guide.
• Demonstrated experience fostering cooperative and collaborative working relationships and leading multiple projects.
• Experience dealing with confidential materials and exercising good judgement and discretion in dealing with politically sensitive and confidential matters.

Council Approval Date

Scheduled Weekly Hours

35

Scheduled Shifts

Operational Hours

Close Date

July 8, 2026

# of Hires Needed

1

Union

CUPE Local 4900

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

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