Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality.
Our national public sector client is seeking an experienced Communications Manager for this 6-month assignment to support its public voice, media relations, digital communications, and audience engagement. This is a hands-on role for a flexible and agile communications professional who can move quickly between strategy and execution.
Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing, you will develop and deliver communications across web, social media, media relations, events, and executive messaging. You will create clear and compelling copy, support social media strategy and engagement, maintain consistent brand messaging, and help the organization respond to emerging issues across the federal landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute communications, media relations, and social media plans that support organizational priorities.
- Write and edit compelling content for web, social media, media materials, executive remarks, and other communications channels.
- Build audience engagement across social platforms and monitor performance, trends, and relevant issues.
- Coordinate media interviews, announcements, press conferences, events, and relationships with media partners.
- Maintain consistent brand messaging and manage communications vendors, timelines, and deliverables.
Qualifications
- Fluently bilingual in English and French, both written and verbal, is an asset
- Demonstrated experience in communications, media relations, public relations, or a related area.
- Experience working within the federal landscape, or with a national organization, is strongly preferred.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and content for different audiences and platforms.
- Demonstrated experience developing social media strategy and building meaningful online engagement.
- Experience supporting senior leaders with speaking remarks, media preparation, and public-facing communications.
- Proficiency with communications and digital tools such as Microsoft Office, WordPress, Canva, and Adobe applications.
How to Apply: If you feel that you have the right combination of skills and experience for this opportunity, please submit your resume. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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