Communications Officer

Skilled Trades OntarioMississauga, ON
CA$30 - CA$38Onsite

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.

Benefits

  • Work-life balance
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • RRSP matching (up to 6%)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health with employee perks
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