Communications Officer

Skilled Trades Ontario•Mississauga, ON

3h•CA$30 - CA$38•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades certification in Ontario. The Communications Officer supports Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) in delivering on-brand marketing and communications products and materials.

Requirements

University degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
Proven years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing and/or media relations.
Demonstrated strong project management skills.
Able to meet tight deadlines and execute flawlessly on projects in a fast-paced, often pressured environment.
Communications and marketing methods, techniques and best practices in order to prepare reports, briefs, speeches, presentations and press releases.
STO programs, policies, terminology, and the strategic directions and mandate to ensure content meet the needs of STO.
Verbal communication skills to provide consultative and communications advice and expertise across the organization for the planning, development and implementation of communication plans and products.
Excellent time management and organizational skills to ensure departmental tasks are kept on track.
Knowledge of Website design and content.
Knowledgeable in the use of Social Media.
Strong writing and editing skills to review draft reports, briefs, speeches, presentations, etc.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation, writing, and editing of STO’s internal and external communications and related publications.
Assist with the writing and editing of communications and marketing products including speeches, information/decision notes, presentation decks, website copy, advertising copy, correspondence for senior STO staff and other products, as required.
Ensure that all copy writing stays consistent with our brand.
Edit content created by team members.
Support the overall marketing objectives of STO both externally and internally.
Assist with the drafting of responses to a range of media including social media and public inquiries regarding STO; provide consistent messaging and responses to issues and effectively communicate and promote announcements, events and plans including strategies for the use of social media.
Work closely with graphic design and web staff to ensure that marketing and communications materials are executed on brand.
Monitor social media channels and provide responses to posts directed to STO.