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Job title: Communications Officer at Toronto District School Board
Company: Toronto District School Board
Job description: Overview
COMPETITION #: SCH II-21-0073NE
POSTED: March 22, 2021
DEADLINE: 12:00 Noon, April 2, 2021
Communications Officer
1 – Permanent Position
Government, Public & Community Relations
Schedule II, Level 7
(Non-Union – 12 Month)
$83,589 to $100,295
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices.
Reporting to the Executive Officer within Government, Public and Community Relations or a designated manager, the Communications Officer will take leadership and responsibility for developing communications strategies to reach the TDSB’s parents, public school electors, key community and government stakeholders as well as internal employees. The Communications Officer will bring experience and innovation in communicating the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan and Board policies and practices including those relating to principles of human rights, equity, anti-Black racism, anti- discrimination, anti-oppression and decolonization to diverse stakeholder groups. Communications Officers will embrace service excellence and client satisfaction in the delivery of communications strategies, tactics and communications products. The Communications Officer will work with the Government, Public and Community Relations team, the Board of Trustees, Board departments and senior management to advise and solve communications challenges and promote the Board’s objectives, policies and decisions. The Communications Officer will demonstrate leadership and expertise in delivering communications solutions, plans for highly complex issues and Board policies and guide senior staff in responding to and resolving contentious issues.
Experience working on human rights, anti-racism and anti-oppression issues as well as your experience in corporate communications will help the TDSB reach its many stakeholders and strengthen the Board’s reputation as a leader in public education in the City of Toronto.
Summary of Duties:
- Provide strategic communications advice to department managers and senior elected officials in resolving communications challenges and the management of contentious and sensitive issues;
- Research and write web copy, briefing notes, speeches, news releases, FAQs, key messages, media statements and backgrounders that embed equity and inclusion to assist departments, senior managers, Board committees and elected officials to communicate with the TDSB’s many diverse internal and external audiences;
- Collaborate with the marketing, issues management, media relations and social media divisions to ensure that decisions and policies of the Board and corporate news reach the TDSB’s broad audience base;
- Foster a collaborative working environment with the Communications team that challenges thinking with an equitable and inclusive lens;
- Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Three year College Diploma in a related field (e.g. Public Relations, Communications, Journalism) with a minimum three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Experience in corporate communications, preferably with public sector organizations, agencies, government or community organizations serving diverse communities.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft clear and compelling internal and external communications;
- Experience in writing for both Web, electronic and print media;
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with a demonstrated track record;
- Proven experience communicating effectively with underserved or marginalized stakeholders in Toronto by demonstrating and understanding their lived experiences;
- Demonstrated political and institutional acumen;
- Demonstrated experience in developing and successfully implementing communications strategies;
- Experience working with and advising elected officials and senior management;
- Strong client service orientation and commitment to excellence, with a proven track record for successfully delivering measurable communications results;
- Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines;
- Proven skills in problem solving, consultation, and negotiating with staff at all levels;
- Ability to approach communications tactics with innovation, contributing new ideas and concepts to realize objectives in a cost-efficient and effective manner;
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a creative team environment;
- Proficient keyboarding skills and expertise in computer technology (e.g. presentation packages, social media, project management applications); and
- Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity.
Assets:
- Experience in working with media that centre on the diversities that exist within the Toronto District School Board and within the City of Toronto;
Special Requirements:
- Requires some travel across the TDSB.
- Will be required to attend Board and committee meetings as needed.
Location: 5050 Yong Street (wheelchair accessible).
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work Year: 12 month
Please note:
Applications must be submitted: * in résumé form with a covering letter to:
- with competition # SCH II-21-0073NE in the subject line
- Apply no later than 12:00 noon on April 2, 2021
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.
Expected salary: $83589 – 100295 per year
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 01:37:00 GMT
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